The recent deep freeze across much of the U.S. has created one of the best opportunities in decades to sail ice boats across ...

The OBEC is typically a one-day, in-person course that covers critical topics, including boating laws and responsibilities, navigation rules, emergency procedures, and water-sports safety. The course ...

Recreational boating experienced a boom in the mid-20th century as Americans turned to the water in droves in the postwar years. The number of US-registered boats skyrocketed from less than half a ...

Spending time on boats is a favorite summertime activity for many. Anytime you're on a boat — whether it's on the ocean, lakes, rivers or ponds — it's important to take steps to ensure everyone ...

New boaters will wonder if they need to take a captain’s course, pass a boating license test, and fulfill any other safety requirements before they hit the water. This depends to some degree on where ...

The Marion Police Department and Harbormaster’s Office are offering free boating safety certification courses in response to ...

The largest show of its kind in our region, the event offers a wide array of boats, boating accessories, and on-the-water adventures. Not only will there be hundreds of vessels on display, but there ...

David joined the WCCO team in April 2020, previously working at CBS 58 in Milwaukee. Prior to that, he worked in Las Vegas. While there, David covered several stories in the national spotlight, ...