http://www.boatingworld.com/Boating World all coast guard/safety articles for current month.60http://www.boatingworld.com/coastguard/pages/5CommonMistakesandHowtoAvoidThemc1899d2c.aspxWhether you're new to boating or an old salt, it's easy to make simple mistakes that have serious consequences on the water. Almost all boating errors are caused by being in a hurry or not paying attention, and most of them are more embarrassingVann Burgess, U.S. Coast Guard, Boating Safety DivisionMon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.boatingworld.com/coastguard/pages/BuckleUpLittleBoatersf1875804.aspxThe Coast Guard recommends that boaters wear a life jacket at all times on the water, regardless of age. State PFD laws vary by the age of the child and the length of the boat, so you should check with your state boating agency or the NationalJohn Malatak, Chief of Program Operations, U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety DivisionMon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.boatingworld.com/coastguard/pages/Aground8831ad22.aspxIf you’re caught high and dry, here’s what to do Running aground happens even in perfect weather with the latest navigation equipment. Fortunately, most groundings are more inconvenient and embarrassing than anything else. The key is toMike Baron, U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety DivisionThu, 31 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.boatingworld.com/coastguard/pages/PumpItDontDumpIt7cfd2e96.aspxTips on fueling safely Most fires and explosions on boats occur during or immediately after fueling, so be as careful as possible when you’re at the pump. Boaters sometimes forget that fueling a vessel can be a bit of a challenge. To beginMike Baron, U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety DivisionSun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.boatingworld.com/coastguard/pages/PlanonSavingYourLifea7b976d6.aspxA successful cruise begins with careful trip planning, and today’s new technology and the Internet have simplified much of the work. These four steps are essential: Research the location prior to boating there Check the weatherJoseph J. Carro, U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety DivisionTue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.boatingworld.com/coastguard/pages/OvertheShoulderBoaterFloatersef646bc9.aspxChoosing the right PFDsLife jackets have come a long way from the canvas and cork vests of the 19th century, or the Mae West inflatables made famous in World War II. Thanks to new developments in technology, manufacturers now seamlessly integrateMarty Jackson, Lifesaving and Fire Safety Division, Office of Design and Engineering Standards, U.S. Coast GuardTue, 25 Aug 2009 02:03:45 GMThttp://www.boatingworld.com/coastguard/pages/TheOldBait3d02ab32.aspxIt may surprise you but those who fish and those who waterski have similar numbers of recreational boating accidents.  Even more surprising, the risk that an angler will have a fatal boating accident is more than 10 times that of someone onBoatingWorld StaffTue, 25 Aug 2009 02:03:45 GMThttp://www.boatingworld.com/coastguard/pages/WickedWeather90cfc0ad.aspxRecognizing an approaching storm Unwary boaters are too often taken by surprise by fast storms that can present a danger. According to recent Coast Guard accident data, nearly 3 percent of all recreational boating accidents are directly related toBoatingWorld StaffTue, 25 Aug 2009 02:03:45 GMThttp://www.boatingworld.com/coastguard/pages/TrailerClassca86a2.aspxA boat trailer is important equipment for many boat owners and operators, yet too often it doesn’t get nearly the attention lavished on the boat itself. Not all hitches, towing vehicles or trailers are able to handle all boats, so givingjohn malatak, chief, program operations branch, U.S. Coast Guard Office of Auxillary and Boating Safety Tue, 25 Aug 2009 02:03:45 GMThttp://www.boatingworld.com/coastguard/pages/MansBestFriendOverboardd646592b.aspxKeep your dog safe on the water The pooch population in the United States is 75 million and growing, so it should come as no surprise that it isn’t just Labrador retrievers and other time-honored water dogs climbing into boats these days. PetWayne Stacey, U.S. Coast Guard, Boating Safety DivisionTue, 25 Aug 2009 02:03:45 GMT