National Boat Safety Week 2025 is May 17 to 23, promoting safety and responsibility ahead of the holiday. The state Department of Natural Resources will offer free boat inspections at public boat ...

You can report boating violations, such as reckless operation or an intoxicated boat operator, by calling SCDNR’s toll-free, 24-hour hotline at 1-800-922-5431 or dialing #DNR on your mobile phone.

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The Florida Legislature passed a bill that will prohibit law enforcement officers from stopping boaters without probable cause to conduct vessel safety checks, which helps them uncover crimes and ...

Changes to New York's boating rules go into effect this year and every New Yorker who drives a boat must take a safety course or face a fine. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports. Credit: Randee ...

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) - A safety reminder for boaters in our region. People whose boating plans take them into New York will now need some extra paperwork. Under a new law, all motorized boat ...

It takes effect July 1. Banning random vessel safety inspections without probable cause will reduce boat safety, critics say. Overfishing, water pollution and harming wildlife are other concerns.

Administered by the U.S. Coast Guard, the weeklong initiative is meant to help boaters prioritize safety at all times ... every person aboard a boat must have a properly sized U.S. Coast ...

Simpson had been out celebrating his 28th birthday and was headed home shortly after 2 a.m. April 28 when he mistakenly drove onto a boat ramp closest to the Avenue of the Arts Bridge at Cooley ...

Always have a float plan that includes destination, needed items, weather, and tides. Essential items include life jackets, first aid kits, navigation tools, and a VHF radio. Be aware of tides and ...