While you’re inspecting your boat and getting it ready for summer, make sure that you have a properly fitting, U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket for every passenger on your boat. To make sure the life jackets fit each person, followRead More
Happy Earth Day! Today is a day when groups organize special clean-up events at beaches, parks, trails and streams around the country. While today is a great opportunity to lend a hand and help out, we hope that you’ll alsoRead More
Spring is a great time to clean your life jackets before getting ready to use them. Sometimes life jackets get put away for the winter and haven’t had a chance to dry out completely which can cause mold or mildewRead More
With boating season upon us, it’s important to review safety standards before your maiden voyage of the year. The Sea Tow Foundation sat down with Capt. Mike DeGenaro of Sea Tow Charlotte Harbor to learn some tips to help prepareRead More
More people than ever are towing boat trailers behind their RVs (Recreational Vehicles) and travel trailers. However, towing a boat from the back of an RV generally is more complicated than towing behind a car, SUV or pickup. In theRead More
Everyone makes mistakes, even the most seasoned boaters. They don't have to be the end to a great day on the water. With these tips from the Sea Tow® captains, you can be back on the water in no time!Read More
Many northern boaters enjoy heading south for the winter months. Their "snowbird" nickname is given because their travel route mimics the migrating birds. While actual birds have built-in navigation assistance and fly in flocks, many of the boating snowbirds couldRead More
As the days get colder, it seems like the summer will never get here. Although your boat and gear may be stored away for the winter, you shouldn’t let your skills and knowledge get put away, too. Many states makeRead More
Falling overboard can be scary. Although the best advice is to wear your life jacket at all times, we all know that it isn’t always done. If you find yourself overboard with no life jacket in sight, you do haveRead More
Sea Tow Smith Mountain Lake partnered with Crazy Horse Marina in Moneta, Virginia to celebrate marina day in style. . There were vendors, children's games, knot tying, live music, free paddle board and kayak trials and demonstrations. Sea Tow SmithRead More
