Some of this equipment is required by the U.S. Coast Guard ... as they are perhaps the most recognizable piece of boating ...

Similarly, wakeboarders always have a tow rope handy. But the most important items on a boat are safety gear. You never know when an emergency situation will occur. Life jackets are mandatory, and ...

Individual instructors, researchers, or programs may have additional requirements ... document that all Boat Operators are provided with training that includes at a minimum: ESF Boat Use Policy; ...