Water temperatures in North Dakota, even in mid-summer, can cause cold shock. And without a life jacket to keep you afloat, it doesn't take long for fatigue to win. North Dakota’s boating laws require ...

MARANA, AZ — The Coast Guard Auxiliary and other Arizona officials are reminding Valley boaters of simple safety steps that can make the biggest difference in an emergency. Saturday kicked off ...

The most fundamental paddling safety rule is a single, essential piece of gear: Aways wear a personal flotation device (PFD), known as a life jacket. This article was produced under a grant from the ...

Sometimes, a public official makes a point so directly, so pointedly, the best choice is just to repeat it. "We have never worked a drowning where someone has been wearing a life jacket," said Shannon ...