Thousands of people take to the water every summer on boats off of Connecticut shores for recreational purposes. Fishing, water skiing and just socializing out on the open water can all be reasons to head out in a boat when the weather is nice. Most boating trips are...
Water Accidents
The common illegal choice that leads to many boating incidents
As temperatures rise, people who own boats will start getting them ready for the season. Both thousands of landlocked lakes and the open ocean are tempting for those who love to fish, water ski or just escape the daily grind. Those who own a boat may have many...
Avoiding a boat accident this summer
With Memorial Day weekend just around the corner, boating season has returned to Connecticut. Whether you have been on the water already this spring or you are getting your boat ready for the holiday weekend, you probably know that every time you get out on the lake,...
Recreational boating has become more dangerous in recent years
Connecticut is in many ways a boater's paradise. It has access to landlocked waterways and lakes as well as the Atlantic Ocean. Whether you own your own vessel, go out with a friend who frequently fishes or plan on taking a recreational boating excursion with family...
Dangers you face when operating a small boat this summer
A pastime that many people enjoy during the summer months is heading out on the water in their boats. Doing so can prove deadly, though, if you are not careful. U.S. Army data shows that at least 80% of all boaters who die on the water do so in boats measuring under...
People partying on boats can crash into other vessels or swimmers
Nothing says a celebratory weekend quite like going out on the open waters of the Atlantic Ocean or the Long Island Sound. Enjoying the sunshine, the light on the water and the company of friends can make such a trip incredibly relaxing. Even landlocked lakes and...
Connecticut’s life jacket safety laws
Connecticut looks over the beautiful east coast and boasts over 3,000 lakes, ponds and reservoirs. Visitors and residents alike love to take advantage of the gorgeous waterlines available in our state. When you go out for a summer swim or cruise in your boat, though,...