Bowrise, or inclination, affects several aspects of your boat’s ride and handling. The basic thing to remember is that if the bow is up, the stern is down—and vice versa. So, if you are navigating a ...

Learning to operate a boat is much like learning to drive a car. The basics of navigation are fairly clear, but many lessons are learned simply through observation over time. It’s as much about ...

CHATFIELD STATE PARK, Colo. (KDVR) — When it comes to sailing, Tibor Van den Wildenbergh cuts right to the chase: “I love it. It’s my favorite thing to do.” Not many a man can speak those words ...

With summer in full swing, boating season has begun, making it essential for both boat owners and guests to brush up on their boating etiquette. Understanding proper boating etiquette can make the ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — The Alabama Law ...

Owning a boat is a great achievement. Having the ability to travel around coastlines or out into the ocean is a great way to not only have fun but to see the world as well. While boating is a thrill ...

Officials say children 12 or older are eligible for a vessel operator’s license, but that they will not be able to operate ...

ALEA’s Marine Patrol Division Announces 2026 Boating Basics and License Course Schedule MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Marine Patrol Division is gearing up for another season ...