WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - On Saturday, June 21, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will provide a special one-day boating course that satisfies all state boating education requirements.According to a press release, the eight-hour session will be held at the Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation,...
A new law goes into effect in Minnesota this summer that will require a watercraft operator's permit for people operating a motorized watercraft.The new law could be a little bit confusing because not everyone is required to have one of these permits, and...
The Corps of Engineers Natural Resources Education Foundation recently announced a new partnership with Progressive Insurance that will allow the organization to supply life jackets to visitors to Lake Ouachita and other waterways across the state.
"To date the program has made available more...
Hurricane season is June 1 through Nov. 30. Here are six simple steps to help you prepare.
1 Plan your evacuation route well ahead of time
If you live on the coast or in a mobile home, you may have to evacuate in the event of...
An unprecedented hurricane season damaged or destroyed over 120 boats in Pinellas County. A Gulfport man died aboard his vessel during what was then Tropical Storm Debby.Â
The 2025 hurricane season begins June 1, and local first responders hope to mitigate additional losses. Representatives...
Hurricane preps for boaters With the official start of hurricane season days away, officials and boating experts are sharing ways boaters can make sure their vessels are protected if a storm threatens the Bay Area. FOX 13’s Regina Gonzalez reports....
