Boating Safety and Accident News

National Safe Boating Council reminds boaters to 'Wear It!'
White Lake Beacon - Whitehall, MI, USA WASHINGTON, DC — The National Safe Boating Council is promoting boating safety and life jacket safety by encouraging boaters to “Wear It! ...

Operation Dry Water to Target BUI Boaters June 26-28
Southern Maryland Online - MD, USA ANNAPOLIS (June 21, 2009) -- A new national program called Operation Dry Water seeks to keep intoxicated boaters off of national waterways. ...

Alcohol abuse rises on Tennessee waters
The Tennessean - Nashville, TN, USA By Nicole Young • THE TENNESSEAN • June 21, 2009 Pam mckellar lost her 18-year-old niece in an alcohol-related boating accident on Old Hickory Lake four ...

Boating Under the Influence
24-7PressRelease.com (press release) - USA Florida law treats the crime of Boating under the Influence (BUI) quite similarly to the crime of Driving Under the Influence (DUI). ...

Coast Guard joins effort to crack down on drunk boaters in Keys SouthFlorida.com
Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:01 AM PDT The Coast Guard will be teaming up with state and Monroe County officials in the Florida Keys to make sure boaters don't overdo it on the water this weekend.

State Park Officials Warn of CO Danger
FOX 13 Utah Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:28 AM PDT Carbon monoxide poisoning is likely what caused two people camping in Cache County over the weekend to die. State park officials have started a campaign to warn people about the hazards of carbon monoxide in recreation settings. The odorless gas is especially dangerous to boaters as it can accumulate on the surface of the water near swimmers. Boat owners are encouraged to get regular tuneups and ...

One dead as boat capsizes in Ohio River
Huntington Herald Dispatch - Huntington, WV, USA(AP) — A capsized boat in the Ohio River has left one man dead and rescue crews are searching for another missing boater. Parkersburg Fire Capt. ...

Off-Duty Nat. Resources Officer Rescues Boaters
WJZ - Baltimore, MD, USA He called the NRP Communication Center and informed them off the observation, then proceeded to the nearest patrol boat station located at the Chesapeake ...

One missing after boating crash
Port Huron Times Herald - Port Huron, MI, USA The US Coast Guard is searching Lake St. Clair for a Chesterfield Township man who went missing after a boating crash about 1:30 am Rescue crews responded ...

Missing boater located, safe
New England Cable News Sun, 21 Jun 2009 15:45 PM PDT (NECN: Mattapoisett Harbor, Mass.) - The Coast Guard was searching for a 22-foot bayliner off Mattapoisett Harbor on Sunday. The bayliner rescued a person from a party boat, but was unaccounted for on Sunday afternoon, as the Coast Guard was unable to confirm that it made it back to shore. Upon arriving at his house, Libert called the Coast Guard at 4:40 p.m. to report he was safe and sound. ...

Four fishermen rescued after boat overturns SouthCoastToday.com -
New Bedford, MA, USA By Curt Brown MATTAPOISETT — Four fishermen were rescued on Father's Day after being tossed into Nasketucket Bay when their boat was swamped at Cormorant ...

Boater Dies In Late Night, High Speed Crash
CBS 13 Sacramento Sun, 21 Jun 2009 15:31 PM PDT A man was killed in a late-night boating accident in Placer County, according to authorities. The Placer County Sheriff's Office says they received multiple calls late Saturday night reporting a high speed boat crash on Camp Far West Reservoir.

Boater Risks Life To Save Man In Jupiter Inlet
WPBF Palm Beach Sun, 21 Jun 2009 15:12 PM PDT A boater risks his life to save a complete stranger in the Jupiter Inlet.

Yacht freed from rocks in strait
BBC News - UK A yacht taking part in a race which combines sailing with climbing Britain's highest mountains became stuck in rocks off Anglesey.

Yacht-dodging ferry runs aground
BBC News - UK A high-speed ferry carrying 65 people ran aground off the Isle of Wight while avoiding yachts taking part in the annual Round the Island race. ...

Boater missing from overturned canoe
Torrington Register Citizen - Torrington, CT, USA WASHINGTON - Area officials are responding to reports of an overturned canoe in Bee Brook as well as a missing boater, initial reports state. ...

Boater Missing On Damariscotta Lake
WCSH-TV - Portland, ME, USA JEFFERSON (NEWS CENTER)--Wardens are in Jefferson, along Damriscotta Lake in Lincoln County looking for a missing boater. Wardens say that two boaters have ...

Coast Guard uses Facebook to locate boater; saves thousands in tax ...
By cgnews Eastport, Maine – Coast Guard Sector Northern New England was searching early this morning for a possible overdue fisherman out of Cobscook Park in Eastport.Coast Guard News - http://coastguardnews.com/

Coast Guard Rescues Family Of Bogue Inlet MyNC.com
Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:58 AM PDT The Coast Guard says a family of four has been rescued from a sinking boat off North Carolinaâs Bogue Inlet after several radio calls for help were lost.

Man stranded on his sailboat near Point Conception
KSBY - San Luis Obispo, CA, USA A 47-foot motor lifeboat from the Coast Guard station in Morro Bay towed the sailboat to Coho Anchorage in Santa Barbara.

Coast Guard Gets Help From Brazilian Navy to Rescue a Disabled ... InjuryBoard.com -
Tampa, FL, USA The crew of a disabled sailboat was assisted by the Brazilian navy ship, Cisne Branco. The crew of three on the sailboat was helped on Wednesday. ...

Lincoln man injured severely in boat accident
Lincoln Journal Star Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:07 AM PDT A 42-year-old Lincoln man ended up with severe injuries after a boating accident Sunday night at Branched Oak Lake.

Missing yacht found empty in middle of Atlantic
CNews Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:00 PM PDT A French yacht that had two people on board has been found empty and floating in the middle of the Atlantic.

No injuries reported in yacht fire
Daily Pilot Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:36 AM PDT A few boat owners got a morning surprise Thursday when they saw smoke coming from a neighboring boat, officials said.

Woman Killed, Another Seriously Injured in Boat Accident
KPTM-TV - Omaha, NE, USA The pair were riding on a tube being pulled by a boat. 30-year-old Todd Spangler was cited for boating under the influence. There is no word yet on what ...

2 survive after boat goes over dam in SE Iowa
Chicago Tribune - United States MOUNT PLEASANT, Iowa - Authorities say two people swam to safety after their boat stalled and then floated backwards over a dam in Mount Pleasant. ...

Coast Guard rescues two fishermen from sinking boat
kgw.com - Portland, OR, USA By BILL GALLAGHER for Kgw.com Coast Guard rescue crews managed to save two fishermen whose 36-foot boat was taking on water just 1000 yards from where the ...

3 Rescued From Chesapeake After Boat Capsizes
Washington Post - United States Three people who were clinging to two Igloo coolers to stay afloat after their boat capsized were rescued from the Chesapeake Bay on Saturday night after ...

One killed during boat race - Kansas City Star
CREVE COEUR, Mo. A Texas man has died after losing control of his drag boat while racing on a St. Louis-area lake.Kansas City Star: Sports - http://www.kansascity.com/sports/index.rss