Junior sailors in Belmar Harbor capsized their boats on purpose

Posted by Charles Zusman on July 21, 2010 under Learning, Safety, Trouble afloat, Weather, Youth | Comments are off for this article

That's what they were trained to do, in the event of a storm

Life jackets work only when worn

Posted by Charles Zusman on May 19, 2010 under Safe boating courses, Safety, Trouble afloat, ramps | Comments are off for this article

'Wear It' is National Safe Boating Week's theme

Boaters have their fair share of gripes

Posted by Charles Zusman on May 6, 2010 under Learning, Trouble afloat | Comments are off for this article

Informal survey shows pet peeves range from ferries that don't answer radio hails to admirers of classic sailboats who get too close

Time to check the boat’s battery

Posted by Charles Zusman on March 24, 2010 under Boat shows, Maintenance, Paddling, Trouble afloat | Comments are off for this article

'A boat is not like a car ... you can't just let it sit for three months and then just turn the key'

Common sense is rule of thumb when aiding others on the water

Posted by Charles Zusman/For The Star-Ledger on August 12, 2009 under Safety, Trouble afloat | Comments are off for this article

"Every State shall require the master of a ship flying its flag, in so far as he can do so without serious danger to the ship, the crew or the passengers to render assistance to any person found at sea...