Australia is a nation of boaters, with one of the world's highest rates of boat ownership. There are about 1 million registered vessels in Australia and one in ten Australians has a boat license.

Hundreds of lives are lost each year on U.S. waterways due to recreational boating accidents that can be prevented, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. Last summer, 564 deaths and 2,126 non-fatal ...

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Expect lakes and rivers to be filled with watercrafts of all kind this weekend. Memorial Day is the unofficial start to the boating season and conservation officers in both ...

Now that Memorial Day weekend is here, many people are heading to lakes and pools in search of cool fun. Each year, though, what started out to be fun can quickly turn in a tragedy. Drowning is the ...

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 ...

Vessel examiners from the Six Chicago Flotilla and other Auxiliary units from District 9WR stand ready to provide vessel examinations at Chicago area marinas throughout the summer. Check out local ...

Meteorologist Kolton Woods gives boating tips from the lakeshore. Weather warning issued before Chiefs-Texans game Sunday shows preview: Hegseth in the hot seat as details emerge around drug boat ...