Louisiana introduces free life jacket loaner stations to enhance boating safety and ensure compliance with state PFD ...

Make sure any boating activities include proper flotation devices, like U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets, in case of an emergency. Consider learning CPR, especially if your child regularly ...

It’s that time of year when families are enjoying the summer heat around water. It’s a fun time, but it also comes with the potential for danger.

Diving in shallow water can cause permanent physical disabilities or death. On boats, PFDs should be U.S. Coast Guard-approved and should fit correctly. Inflatable swimming devices, such as "water ...

Finally, she says to make sure you have lifeguard or Coast Guard approved life vests, especially on open water.

SHARP COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) - After a spring of severe weather and heavy rain, people look to make their way to lakes and rivers. Thunderbird Marina in Cherokee Village Dock Supervisor Braydon Lopez ...

Lake County Sheriff's Office is one of the agencies tasked with protecting a 26-mile section of the Lake Michigan shoreline, and this will be the first summer for its new 44-foot Marine One boat.

CHICAGO (WGN) — Chicago’s beaches are officially open, marking the start of the 2025 summer season. From now until Labor Day, city beaches will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Chicago Park ...

The sea trials were carried out at OPT’s newly permitted test site in Southern New Jersey following site visits and operational reviews by the US Coast Guard. Philipp Stratmann, CEO of the ...

Riders can take their own PFD if it is U.S. Coast Guard-approved or use one that will be provided by the park.