There are dozens of good reasons to keep your boat shipshape and under control, but in this social media era the first that comes to mind is this: Please don’t let me show up on the Qualified Captain.

An educated boater reduces the risk of accidents, running aground or getting lost on local waterways. The Coast Guard Auxiliary’s Certified classes.

This week there was a tragic boating accident in Martin County waters. Sadly, a passenger in a boat lost his life when there was a collision. Annual boating fatality statistics have shown that a large ...