Spring Boating Checklist
As the days grow longer and warmer, the call of the open water is hard to resist. But preparing for a new boating season involves more than just dusting off your vessel and glancing at your insurance policy. Here’s a comprehensive guide to ensure you’re fully ready for your upcoming adventures. Boat Maintenance Whether you’re […]
Cold Water Boating Safety: Protect Yourself and Your Boat This Season
Boating in cold water can be one of the most invigorating experiences, but it requires heightened awareness and extra safety measures. Whether you’re out on a crisp morning in the early spring or enjoying a winter escape, boating in colder temperatures poses unique risks. In this article, we’ll go over essential safety tips and highlight […]
Boat Insurance & Safety – Drowning Signs
Drowning is often much calmer than you might imagine. The Center of Disease Control and Prevention reports that about ten people in the U.S. drown every day, and 2 of those are children. Keep reading, the information you find here may someday help you to save someone’s life. In order to clearly understand what drowning […]
Boating Safety for Kids
As leading boat insurance specialists, we are passionate about boating safety, especially for families with children and teens. We all hope that safety training and preparedness will help reduce the number of accidents.
People Buy Boat Insurance but Don’t Wear Life Jackets
Every boater knows that safety is of the utmost importance. It is necessary not only to protect the lives and wellbeing of those on board the boat, but also to protect the owner’s investment in the boat and equipment itself. As such, responsible vessel owners purchase boat insurance to provide financial protection against injury and damage, and also insist that their passengers follow basic safety rules while on board. Despite these factors, however, a staggering number of individuals participate in boating and other water sports without wearing their life jackets.
Boat Insurance News: Teen Makes Boating Safety Personal
A high school student from Canton, GA has turned tragedy into a lasting legacy of boating safety in memory of her friend who died in a boating accident.
Global Marine Insurance: Boat Safety: Strong Winds
Boat insurance protects one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make besides your home, but if you are caught in high winds your primary concern will be the safety of your passengers. Strong winds are not only dangerous to sailors, but for all boaters because they can create low visibility and high seas. These are ideal conditions for a collision, capsizing and flooding.
Global Marine Insurance: Life Jackets for Kids
Life jackets are often taken for granted, but they are a key to protecting boaters. For non-profit organizations keeping young boaters in quality life jackets that fit properly each year can be a challenge. Thanks to donations made by the Boat US Foundation and lobbying by Global Marine Insurance several Traverse City youth foundations won’t have to worry about keeping their young boaters afloat this year. Global Marine Insurance was able to distribute 130 life jackets to local youth organizations including Traverse Area Community Sailing (TACS), Maritime Heritage Alliance and Seas Education Association.
Global Marine Insurance: Things to Know Before You Go Boating
Before you boat there are a few things you should know including what condition your boat is in, what the forecast is, where safety items on the boat are located, if your passengers can swim, the maximum capacity and familiarity with the area where you will be boating. Taking the time to complete these simple steps can ensure that you will have a great boating experience. Here are some tips to help you brush up on the things you need to know before you boat.