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When safety boats go electric, small boaters benefit from the silence
Community

When safety boats go electric, small boaters benefit from the silence

Over the summer, someone walking by Lake Washington, Bellingham Bay or other sheltered waters throughout Western Washington may have seen this idyllic sight: a smattering of small sailboats — some going straight, some not so much — accompanied by a small powerboat carrying a coach responsible for instruction and safety. Essential for

A woman wearing a life jacket and hat throws a yellow, u-shape object with a yellow rope attached from a dock.
Education

Boating safety advocate Margaret Pommert on tech, techniques and the biggest challenge

Through her work, Pommert conducts, coordinates and reviews research on a wide range of safety techniques and scenarios.

A woman smiles on a paddleboard wearing a red lifejacket.
Safety

Four small steps to boat safer this spring

As the weather gets nicer, more people plan to get out on the water. Take a beat and do some safety prep.

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