Pyrotechnic Visual Distress Signals

Pyrotechnic Visual Distress Signals

Boating can be an exciting adventure, offering the chance to explore uncharted waters and enjoy stunning vistas. However, it also comes with its share of risks, and safety should always be a top priority. One crucial safety measure that often gets overlooked is the use of Pyrotechnic Visual Distress Signals (VDS). These devices are essentially…

best waterproof bags for boating

Waterproof Bags for Boating

When we are on the water in our boats, water sprays everywhere. When we are washing our boats in the driveway or in the boat slip, water sprays everywhere. Boats are wet. We want to keep our stuff dry. Here’s how you can keep your gear dry while boating. What Are the Best Waterproof Bags for…

Steering Control on a PWC

Steering Control on a PWC

If you have been thinking about getting a Personal Water Craft (PWC), then you really need to understand steering control on a PWC. Driving a PWC takes a little practice, but understanding a PWC’s steering system is crucial. It is important to know that 42 of the 50 U.S. states require passing a mandatory boating…

preparing your boat for spring

Preparing Your Boat For Spring

As spring approaches, it’s time to give your boat some much needed TLC. After months of being idle in the offseason, boats need some basic maintenance to get them in top shape before they hit the waters. With a few simple steps and some attention to detail, you can ensure that your boat is ready…

Lake ettiquette

Lake Etiquette To Know Before You Go

Did you finally take the plunge and buy that boat you’ve always wanted? Would you like to brush up on the rules of the road on the water? Has it been a few years since you took your boater’s education course? Lakehub.com has put together a comprehensive look at how boating etiquette transfers into safety…

do you need a boating license

License to Boat: What You Might Need

You might be surprised to know that 42 U.S. states require mandatory boating education certificates to operate a boat. The eight states that have no boating education requirements are Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, Hawaii, Idaho, Maine, South Dakota, and Wyoming. Your state boating license may not be valid in another state. There are boating safety courses…