A float plan outlines your boat, route, timeline, and contacts to ensure safety on the water. Learn what to include and how to file one before each trip.

Discover the peace of boating at night. Learn essential safety tips to navigate after dark and enjoy cooler temps, fewer crowds, and starry skies.

Discover top tips for safe boating with kids! Learn what to pack, safety musts, and how to make family boating trips fun, smooth, and stress-free.

Winter boating season is here! Don't start winterizing your boat just yet—instead, head out on the water and enjoy the scenery. Be sure to dress for cooler temperatures and take advantage of open waterways and less crowded marinas. Read on for more winter boating tips.

Sun safety is an extremely important topic for all boaters. Our Sun Safety guide covers everything from the best sunscreens for boating, to sun protective clothing and utilizing your boat's sun-protection features.

Watersports safety covers a wide range of boating activities, including tubing, wakesurfing, wakeboarding, waterskiing, kneeboarding and more. Follow these safety tips to ensure an enjoyable watersports experience.

Learn how to choose the right Coast Guard approved life jacket and ensure a proper fit for safe and responsible boating.

Being proactive and getting prepared before the hurricane or tropical storm hits is extremely important—not only for the safety of you and your loved ones, but also for the safety of your boat.

When it comes to a boat safety checklist, there's a wide variety of equipment that responsible boaters should have onboard. The U.S. Coast Guard requires different items for different boat sizes, but some basic gear should always be kept aboard and inspected when completing your pre-departure checklist.

Nothing is more exhilarating that the smell of the sea and the wind in your hair as you sail carefree under a warm sun. If you enjoy boating, there's no reason not to take your best friend with you, after all, dogs love going places with their owners.