When inflatable life jackets fail, the results can be deadly. Unknown bladder leaks, fabric degradation or an improperly installed carbon…
Topping off our fuel tanks is not only one of the more expensive activities boaters do, but it’s also one…
All boaters should get in the habit of staging regular boating safety drills on their vessels. No matter how much…
Features of the app include: state boating information; a safety equipment checklist; free boating safety check requests; navigation rules; float…
To navigate bridges safely, particularly on the Intracoastal Waterway, boaters should be aware of a few safety and protocol basics.
Every craft moving over water leaves a wake. It has two distinct sets of waves: one following the vessel and…
Hurricane preparation for boaters can help protect your boat during the predicted above-normal 2022 hurricane season. If you live in a…
If someone falls in the water, having a man overboard rescue kit on your boat can aid in your rescue…
Beginning April 20, new U.S. Coast Guard regulations change extinguisher expiration dates and the minimum classification of fire extinguishers carried…
Make your own first-aid kit. Take a first aid course.
We’ve all heard it’s a good idea to keep our marine fuel tanks full, but do you know the reason…
The Biden administration’s April 12th move to give a waiver from the Clean Air Act to allow the sale of…
The STAR Report is an annual report prepared by a Squadron to let a District know how, and what, a Squadron is doing over the year.
“Paddlers do not think of themselves as boaters.”
– A Boater’s Guide to the Federal Requirements for Recreational Boats by the U.S. Coast Guard
The Leave No Trace organization accomplishes its mission by providing innovative education, skills, research and science to help people care…
A Lesson in How to Have Fun Over a year ago, a small group in the Houston Squadron were discussing…
Let’s talk about offshore fishing, with a little twist on the topic. Apparently offshore fishing is fun! More especially it’s…
Why MMSI? Any boater could face a sudden situation caused by a fire, collision, capsize, sinking boat or medical emergency.…
Texas Marine is great, and the proof is right there in the trophy case! Over the last five years, Texas…
Part 3 of 3 Personal Protection – Save Your Life with a PFD First is Fit. Not physically, but that…
Part 2 of 3 Safer Boating with Education Boating safety training and education is easy and there are three excellent…
Part 1 of 3 Getting Ready for the Adventure So, you’ve heard that paddlesports, including those who kayak, is the…
If you are going for just a few hours on your boat, let someone know where you expect to be…
Display of Your Boat Number • The boat number must be painted on, or otherwise attached to each side of…
Zebra Mussels are a highly destructive invasive species in some northern Texas lakes. Know what you have to do BY…