COLUMBUS Launching and loading a boat can be a challenge for some people, according to the Ohio Division of Watercraft. But when done correctly, it can make for a much more enjoyable boating ...

A boat prelaunch checklist reduces distractions and errors. Clear verbal and visual communication prevents accidents during boat launch. Securing boats at the dock and aiding transfers reduces injury ...

The task of launching and retrieving a boat for a pair of experienced partners is typically a demonstration of teamwork, each member having clear responsibilities. For the solo boater the operation is ...

We are entering that time of the year where there is a huge surge of inexperienced recreational boaters hitting the lakes, creating challenging scenarios at the launching and docking areas. This makes ...

Backing your boat down the ramp, especially when there’s a line of boaters ready to start their day who are waiting behind you, is one of the most stressful aspects of boating, right up there with ...