Death by Powerboat | New PFD Law in RI | Boating Etiquette - 04/04/23

Kayak Safety

Rhode Island Makes PFDs

Mandatory for Kayakers

Kayaking looks fun and easy – the only trouble is, it’s not safe unless a PFD is worn.  Each week in our “Accidents of the Week” we usually report on one or more deaths by kayak. Almost without exception these fatalities were not wearing a PFD. Last year 3 people died in the state of Rhode Island. The state Department of Environmental Management has now taken action. We hope it becomes a trend. More...

Boating Safety

Death By Powerboat

On August 11, 2019 on Rhode Island’s Narragansett Bay – in a scene very much like the image above – Sandra Tartaglino was hiked out on her racing catamaran and was struck in the back by a speeding powerboat. She died immediately. As a result, a few of her friends formed the Better Bay Alliance (BBA) in her memory to help promote boating safety through education and social outreach. Remember that a powerboat can be a lethal weapon. More...

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Boating History

In Praise of Boston Whaler

This boat in a former incarnation, first built in 1958, was responsible for eventually moving the USCG into creating a U.S. Federal law requiring that all boats 20’ (6.09 m) and smaller with a 2-hp engine or greater, float level if swamped. Thousands of lives have been saved as a result. Find out about the current version of our #1 Hero boat.

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Buyer's Guide

Bay, Flats and Shoal-Draft Boats Round-Up

Dollar-for-dollar, bay, flats and shoal-draft boats are some of the best values on the boating market. Check out dozens of them from big builders and small in today’s Boat Buyer’s Round-up. More...

Features Video

Cruisers Yachts 50 Cantius:

Express Consent

With a sunroof and sliding windows all around, the upper salon of the Cruisers Yachts Cantius 50 is an open and airy spot for entertaining both night and day. More...

Pre-Owned Yacht

2018 Viking 55 Convertible:

"Why Knot"

WHY KNOT, features a bow thruster, Seakeeper, Garmin electronics and Furuno Omni sonar. She has low hours on her MAN Common Rail 1550 hp V12's with Soundown silencers. Accommodations include three staterooms. 

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Boating Etiquette

Reading Between the Rules

Boating etiquette is not only about social norms and rules on the water but also about safety, so it’s best to learn a few basics before you untie the dock lines. More...

E-Boating

Photo Voltaic Power for Boats, Part I

Solar power and electric propulsion is rapidly getting traction in the boating world, but do you know how we got here? Here’s a brief history of the origins of solar-powered boats. More...

Boat Maintenance

The Smell of Defeat

Getting rid of bilge odors can be as simple as tightening a fitting on a blackwater hose. Check these tips for keeping your bilge clean, dry and odor-free. More...

Test Drive a New Boat

The Sovereign Boat Club has a variety of boats to satisfy the needs of would-be boat buyers on the east and west coasts of Florida. Take advantage of a club membership and try before you buy. Memberships may be transferable and can be seasonally customized up to 12 months. More...

New weekly feature “Accidents of the Week,” is designed to alert responsible boaters and the boating industry to things that go wrong while operating a boat of any type, and by inference, ways to avoid trouble – for VIP Subscribers only. More...

Photo Of The Day

Brisk Morning on the River Sava in Belgrade, Serbia!

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