Category: Health & Safety

Red and yellow maple leaves with a light covering of snow.

Fall Safety: Prepare for Wildfires and Pending Winter Weather

9/12/2024 - By noaa.gov. Get ready for autumn by planning for seasonal weather hazards Fall may bring images of changing leaves, football games and pumpkin patches to mind, but as we prepare for these annual autumn favorites, it’s also time to prepare for potential weather hazards. This fall, NOAA’s National Weather Service… SEE MORE

Rescue of Six Fishermen Shows Importance of Personal Locator Beacons

9/10/2024 - By Carli Stewart. Six fishermen were rescued, and their disabled vessel was towed to Satawal Atoll in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) after a coordinated search by international operations. The United States Coast Guard, one of the crews involved in the rescue efforts, has written statements about the importance… SEE MORE

Nearshore Topwater Shark Fishing

9/1/2024 - By Capt. Zac Grossman. Find incredible action for high-flying blacktip and spinner sharks near the suds. How often is the word “guaranteed” included in a fishing invite? And how often is that fishing invitation an opportunity to target 75-plus-pound sharks that violently attack popping plugs and flies? Those who are… SEE MORE

Local Sea Scouts picking up debris from a public beach in Bay Village, Ohio.

Volunteers Help Monitor, Clean Up Ohio Beaches

8/29/2024 - By coast.noaa.gov. Volunteers are cleaning up Ohio’s Lake Erie shoreline while contributing to national marine debris monitoring efforts, thanks to a partnership between the state’s coastal management and research reserve programs. Marine debris, or solid litter that ends up in marine or Great Lakes environments, is a type of nonpoint… SEE MORE

6 Tips For Safe Boating from the US Coast Guard

8/16/2024 - By boatingmag.com. Boat safe this holiday weekend--and every day. The Coast Guard warns boaters in the Tri-State area to use extra caution while out on the water this Labor Day weekend. Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of the traditional beach and boating season, and is usually a very… SEE MORE

Take Your Tow-Sports Skills to the Next Level

8/6/2024 - By Zenon Bilas. Want to take your tow-sports skills to the next level? Use these techniques to move beyond just riding behind the boat. When you first learn to get up on water skis or a wakeboard, it’s an exhilarating experience. The feeling is euphoric when you let go of the… SEE MORE

Kayaking As A Couple: How To Have a Romantic And Safe Paddling Date

7/27/2024 - By Tom Gaffey. Paddling in a kayak, canoe, or on a SUP board is an activity many people enjoy without company. But paddling with a partner is always a good idea. It’s safer, easier, and it can even be romantic with the right company. If you are interested in bringing… SEE MORE

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Stilt Houses and Scallops: A Dive Into Old Florida’s Hidden Gems

7/18/2024 - By Carrie Honaker. A writer rediscovers her love of scalloping amid the historic stilt houses in New Port Richey, Florida. The sun rises on a steamy July morning as I sip my coffee and slather sunscreen all over, preparing for a day out on the water hunting for culinary treasures… SEE MORE

How to Get In (or Out) of a Kayak or Canoe Without Embarrassing Yourself

7/6/2024 - By Karuna Eberl. Make a splash—in a good way—and impress friends with a smooth transition from land to lake. GETTING INTO A CANOE IS unnerving. Failure means capsizing, plus looking foolish in front of that cute camp counselor. But as you wobble aboard, know you’re not alone. Even the experts dump… SEE MORE

America’s Boating Club, United States Power Squadrons Offers Free on-the-water Training To Members

6/28/2024 - By Raleigh, N.C. Recently Released Recreational Boating Statistics Reveal Boating Education Is Vital To Preventing Accidents. America’s Boating Club, United States Power Squadrons, the nation’s largest and oldest volunteer recreational boating safety nonprofit, announced today that as revealed in the recently released U.S. Coast Guard’s Recreational Boating Statistics, 75% of on-the-water… SEE MORE

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