Boat life: The Hitchcock family left their home in Colorado to live aboard a catamaran they bought early in the pandemic. Here, Konstantina is anchored in the Berry Islands in the Bahamas.

As legal frameworks lag behind a rapidly expanding boating industry, all watercrafts should be held to the same safety and accountability standards as automobiles, particularly in crowded waterways.

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Elliot Schoenfeld and Jennifer Johnson lived on a boat for a year to travel and save money. They didn't have much boating ...

Most boating incidents occur in good visibility and calm waters. Essential safety items include life jackets, visual and audio signals, and a VHF radio. A first aid kit, GPS, and fire extinguisher are ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - With school out for summer, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers emphasizes the critical importance of safety in and on the water, especially when boating. Progressive Insurance is ...