boating safety News

North Carolina Enacts Stricter Penalties for Boaters Under the Influence

North Carolina has toughened penalties for boat operators who unintentionally kill or injure someone while under the influence of alcohol. Gov. Pat McCrory signed a law making the penalties for impaired boaters who cause injuries or fatalities similar to those …

Crack on Texas Cliff Where House Fell Puts Homes, Boaters at Risk

Steve Mellgren’s worries began when a chunk of land near his house crumbled down a cliff, leaving his neighbor’s palatial home dangling above a lake before a demolition crew sent it tumbling into the water. One year after the incident …

Connecticut’s Boating Laws Could Be Updated in ’15

A legislative delegation moved by the August tubing death of a Greenwich High School honors student wants the Connecticut’s General Assembly to take a closer look at the state’s boating laws. The four Greenwich lawmakers are in the early stages …