Programs
Chris Peterson from Hells Bay Boats Offers His Most Important Boating Tip
Chris Peterson from Hells Bay Boats reminds boaters that operating a boat under the impairment of alcohol or drugs is really bad idea. Alcohol is the number one leading contributor to boating accidents. If you can’r say Ride Dry, Drive Dry five times fast, let somebody else take the helm.
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Troopers Share Stories of Responding to Drinking and Boating Accidents
Watch for the first time as we see the lasting effects that impaired boating has on first responders as Lake of the Ozarks Missouri Highway Patrolmen share their insights on years of impaired boater accident investigations. Corporal Stacey Mosher (25 years with Missouri water patrol) reports that alcohol was involved in every fatal incident she’s […]
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Don’t Try This at Home
Some of the most important decisions you make while boating happen before you even leave shore—like whether or not to knock back a few beers. Although it can be tempting to enjoy a drink or two while out on the water, booze and boating really don’t mix. According to the U.S. Coast Guard, alcohol is […]
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Tragedy on Dungeness Bay
A sea kayaking accident underlines the peril of cold water. By Jeff Moag Dungeness Spit is a sliver of hard sand barely 100 yards wide and more than five miles long, sheltering a shallow bay on the northern edge of Washington’s Olympic Peninsula. The wildlife sanctuary teems with birds and sea life, and the spit […]
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Captain Chris Wittman Shares His Most Important Boating Tip
Captain Chris Wittman reminds boaters that operating a boat under the impairment of alcohol or drugs is really bad idea. Alcohol is the number one leading contributor to boating accidents. Take the pledge and Ride Dry, Drive Dry or at least designate a sober skipper.
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Capt. Benny Blanco Shares His Most Important Boating Tip
Capt. Benny Blanco, host of Florida Sportsman Watermen, shares his video reminds boaters that operating a boat under the impairment of alcohol or drugs is really bad idea. Alcohol is the number one leading contributor to boating accidents. Take the pledge and Ride Dry, Drive Dry or at least designate a sober skipper.
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Video: Salty Jefferson and The Missing Partner
Every paddler has heard the tales of ol’ Salty, or at least versions of them. On any paddling excursion: Always paddle with a partner, a plan, and with a marine VHF radio.
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Video: Salty Jefferson and Sober Choices
Every paddler has heard the tales of ol’ Salty, or at least versions of them. In a case for clear decisions and safety on the water: Never paddle impaired.
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Video: Salty Jefferson and Weather Ahead
Every paddler has heard the tales of ol’ Salty, or at least versions of them. For canoeing and kayaking, the reminder is clear: Always check the weather forecast to inform a safe plan.
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Video: Salty Jefferson and What to Wear
Every paddler has heard the tales of ol’ Salty, or at least versions of them. If you’re going to be on the water, prepared to be in the water. Always dress for immersion.
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Video: Salty Jefferson and The Legend of the Leash
Every paddler has heard the tales of ol’ Salty, or at least versions of them. When it comes to your next standup paddling adventure: Always Wear a Leash.
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Video: Salty Jefferson, The Life Jacket Legend
Every paddler has heard the tales of ol’ Salty, or at least versions of them. In this case: Always Wear a U.S. Coast Guard-Approved Life Jacket.
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