Boating Safety

Safety

Each year hundreds of lives are lost... thousands are injured... and millions of dollars of property damage occurs because of preventable recreational boating accidents on U.S. waterways. Too often pleasure outings turn tragic. You — as a boat operator, passenger, or concerned individual — can make a difference.

Publications & Brochures

Here are listings of boating books, guides, brochures and other information.

Boating Safety Courses

Operator errors account for 70% of boating accidents — take a course

Boating Under the Influence

The risk is high and the consequences severe — know the dangers and avoid being a victim of BUI

Carbon Monoxide

Educate yourself about this potentially lethal boating danger

Vessel Safety Check

Learn how a free vessel safety check can help you navigate through problem situations

Placing a VSC decal on a boat

"The Vessel Safety Check (VSC) is a free public service provided by the Coast Guard Auxiliary and U.S. Power Squadrons."

— U.S. Coast Guard