Families nationwide are gearing up for water-based adventures such as boating, swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, and more as warmer weather rolls in. But before your kids dive into summer fun, one ...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — To help keep you and your family safe and sound all summer long, we're taking a closer look at life jackets. You hopefully know that Arkansas law requires all boats to have enough ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — It's an unfortunate statistic. Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death in the U.S. for children ages one to four years old, according to the American Academy of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. HOLLSOPPLE ― Kristene Dubics and her husband, Tom, are determined to put life jacket loaner stations at public recreation areas ...

MARANA, AZ — The Coast Guard Auxiliary and other Arizona officials are reminding Valley boaters of simple safety steps that can make the biggest difference in an emergency. Saturday kicked off ...

Water temperatures in North Dakota, even in mid-summer, can cause cold shock. And without a life jacket to keep you afloat, it doesn't take long for fatigue to win. North Dakota’s boating laws require ...

WOODSTOCK, Ga. — Life jackets are designed to save lives, but they are useless if you’re not wearing one while out on the water. In Cherokee County, two men have been pulled from Lake Allatoona in a ...

As summer weather heats up, fun-seekers across California are heading to lakes, rivers and the ocean to cool off. The increase in temperatures has coincided with a recent rash of water-related deaths ...

The National Safe Boating Council is promoting boating safety and life jacket safety by encouraging boaters to ìWear It!î during National Safe Boating Week May 16-22. Boating is a safe and fun ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Wearing a life jacket does not have to be a chore, though. Most people hate them because they're ...

NIWA enhances waterway safety in Ogun by distributing life jackets to residents. Officials advise against overloading and speeding to prevent accidents.