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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Launching • Don't pull onto the ramp until your boat is ready to launch. • Prepare for launching in the parking area. Remove covers, load equipment, remove tie downs, attach lines and put in drain ...

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 ...

As summer arrives, more people will be boating and boat ramps can get busy. To ensure things go as quickly and efficiently as possible, follow these tips. And remember that everyone is trying to enjoy ...

While anglers have discovered their own best way to launch their boat while fishing alone, avoiding methods that could put your boat or rope in peril must be considered. Northland Outdoors host Chad ...

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 ...

We are entering that time of the year where there is a huge surge of inexperienced recreational boaters hitting the lakes, creating challenging scenarios at the launching and docking areas. This makes ...

For a first-time boat owner, few things are as intimidating as launching your boat. You’ve got to back up to the launch and unload while more experienced boaters are watching — and waiting. But ...