A young boy was hailed as a hero for his efforts in saving his family after a boating accident. WBTV has the remarkable story. The young boy’s name is Chase Poust. The seven-year-old went out with his father and his four-year-old sister to fish on St. John’s River. The boat was anchored in the river…
There is plenty of room on the water in Florida, despite the popularity of boating. This means that boating accidents are usually the result of bad drivers, broken safety rules, or faulty equipment. The results often lead to drowning.
The stories on this page talk about local incidents of boating accidents. All sources for these stories are cited in the article. We share these stories to educate the public about what can go wrong while your boating so you can take steps to avoid an accident.
Most boaters do not require a license to drive one. However, there are safe boating rules that all drivers should know so they can operate safely with other boats, especially in crowded waterways. These do not take much time to learn for recreational boating.
You should also learn how to control your watercraft’s speed and direction just like you would a car. There are no brakes on a boat, only a removal of thrust. Know how long it takes for your boat to slow down and the safe turn radius of your boat.
Safe boating also needs safety equipment like personal flotation devices. Wear these at all times on the water. They save lives just like bicycle helmets do. They may be bulky but they work. Flags are also a good idea to notify other boaters of swimmers and divers, as well as to signal when you might need a tow back to shore for a repair.
If you’ve been injured in a boating accident, call Chalik Law to talk about your situation. We may be able to get you compensation if another boater hit you.
Pontoon Boat Driver Dies After Crashing Into Cape Coral Dock
If crash statistics for Florida boating crashes hold steady, there are about two accidents every day of the year. Sadly, this crash ended in the death of the operator. Fox 4 Now reported on the tragic incident. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, who is responsible for investigating many boating crashes, got a report…
Florida Fish and Wildlife Officers Share Advice Before The Holiday
There are nearly 1 million registered vessels in Florida, and that means a lot of chances for a crash this Memorial Day weekend. WPTV and Florida Fish and Wildlife want to share some safety tips for being out on the water. Last year, there were 836 boat crashes, a 16% increase over the year before….