Having adequate and appropriate marine insurance can provide boat owners with a better outcome in the event of an accident and improve their peace of mind.

The Beaufort Force scale provides mariners with a useful tool for estimating both wind speed and anticipated sea state in universally understood terms.

Hints on how to block and shore your boat correctly for off-season storage and boat winterizing activities.

Knowing how to anchor a boat is an important seamanship skill. Review anchor types, systems and terminology at Boating and Sailing.

Consider installing an engine kill-switch on your boat. New technology is making this an important option for enhanced boating safety.

Boats stored for long periods in the water are at risk for fire. There are several things you can do to reduce the risk of fire while your boat is stored for the winter.

A little time spent briefing your passengers in onboard safety procedures will pay handsomely during a true emergency.

Vessel Safety Checks assure boaters that they are ready for operating on the water safely. Schedule a VSC soon.

Taking a few extra steps now in winterizing your boat will make it easier to prepare and return to the water next season.

Using safe operating practices with marine haulouts and boatlifts will benefit marinas, boatyard operators, and vessel owners.