Boat ramps are often closed if the water level drops too low, and lakes are often closed to recreational boaters during severe floods, according to the Lower Colorado River Authority.

While double-checking the condition of your boat and engine, you should also make sure those things are ready before your first trip of the season. No one wants to wear a lifejacket that is musty ...

MIAMI — Two kids were killed and two more are in critical condition after a barge struck and sunk their boat, sending them overboard during a sailing camp in Miami on Monday, authorities said.