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 ...

It felt great just to be getting back on the water. For several weeks ice cover had eliminated any possibility of launching a boat on any of the area’s waters.

I’ll admit it, I tend to feel a little paranoid whenever I launch my boat. I believe it’s because of the occasional embarrassing and stupid faux pas that I’ve managed to pull off in front of others at ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. Virtually every time we go boating, the day is marred by unpleasant experiences on the boat ramp.