Investing in a Kayak? Be Sure It Has This Safety Feature

This article was produced in partnership with the Water Sports Foundation When shopping around for a recreational kayak, most people spring for the affordable buy. As long as it floats, right? Wrong. Inexperienced recreationists might not realize there’s a key difference between legit vessels and bargain finds: bulkheads. Drowning is an omnipresent risk when recreating … Read more

Wild Footage Shows Two Men Barely Escape Boat Before It Explodes

Two Michigan boaters barely escaped their vessel before it exploded into a ball of flames. Nathan Greenwood was boating out on Michigan’s Grand Traverse Bay when he came upon two unidentified men trapped inside of a burning Bali watercraft. Greenwood’s wife, Rino, captured the terrifying event on camera. The video begins with the trapped men exchanging … Read more

Take Paddling Safety Seriously This Summer: Learn the Ropes Before Hitting the Water

This article was produced under a grant from the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, administered by the U.S. Coast Guard. Taking out a canoe or kayak for some summertime fun doesn’t seem like an inherently dangerous activity—it’s not something where the stakes are apparent, like rock climbing, sky diving, or even piloting a power … Read more