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 ...

So you have finally purchased or decided to get your very own boat. Owning a boat can open doors to a variety of water-based activities that you can enjoy yourself as well as with your friends and ...

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 ...

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 ...

I’ll admit it, I tend to feel a little paranoid whenever I launch my boat. I believe it’s because of the occasional embarrassing and stupid faux pas that I’ve managed to pull off in front of others at ...

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 ...

Large construction equipment has been moving dirt, placing boulders and regrading a section of the bank of the Colorado River in Palisade’s Riverbend Park this winter to improve access and safety for ...

Boat rentals, including kayaks, canoes and paddleboards, are available at St. Patrick’s County Park from May 23 to Oct. 5. Michigan's DNR has launched a new interactive map to help locate boat ...