Category: Boat Safety

Kids, Speed and Inexperience: Is Thirteen Too Young to Operate a Jet Ski Safely?

Inexperience, immaturity and crowded waterways are a recipe for disaster for boaters and swimmers. Harris County alone has seen 15 children drown already in 2013. These startling numbers prompted us to take a closer look at water safety, including the dangers posed by kids operating personal watercraft. In Texas, you have to be 16 to … Continued

Local Officials Stress Boat Safety This Summer

Boat Safety Week kicked off the week before Memorial Day. It serves as an annual reminder to boaters across the state that being out on the water isn’t just fun—it’s potentially dangerous. And as we enter into summer, it’s crucial that boaters follow basic safety rules in order to keep themselves and their passengers safe. … Continued