FEATURED VIDEOS

Selecting the Right Life Jacket: Hunter Bland | Boating Safety with Hunter Bland",
        "description": "Selecting a life jacket can be a daunting task. There are many different types of life jackets from children’s vests to hydrostatic adult inflatables. This video explains key differences to assist in your life jacket selection. The main thing is finding a life jacket that is comfortable, and you’ll confidently wear anytime you’re recreating on the water.

Spring has arrived and that means boating season is finally here! Preparation of your equipment before heading to the lake increases your safety and efficiency on the water. Use these tips to make sure all your equipment is in proper working order before heading to the lake. These steps will help you avoid any problems and maximize your time on the water!

Yamaha Boating Academy covers the necessary boating safety tips with Tyler Anderson. This video includes the legal and helpful equipment to stay safe along with what to look out for when breaking down on the water and how to fix them.

As boaters, it is sometimes hard to manage all the gear we take on board. In this episode, Tyler Anderson breaks down the best ways to properly load and weight manage your boat through any adventure.

Yamaha Ambassador Tyler Anderson brings us another helpful episode. This video elaborates on why it is so worth it to make an effort to conserve and the ways we can protect our water for future generations.

In this video Yamaha Ambassador, Tyler Anderson discusses the importance and safety of an anchor and the basics of anchoring your boat using both traditional and shallow water hydraulic anchors. #anchoring #boating #boatingsafety

Everyday Carry: Boating Edition Part 1 | Boating Safety with Hunter Bland",
        "description": "Follow along as Yamaha Marine Safety Ambassador Hunter Bland walks us through the everyday carry items for a day out on the water!

Use these helpful tips to formulate a list of tools tailored to your specific recreational boating activity and destination.

As you prepare for your next adventure on the water, please establish a Float Plan. A float plan lets people know where you’re recreating on the water, the time you expect to return, and how to contact you should you not return. Methods for filing a float plan include a text message, a hand-written note, or a shared GPS location. The purpose of this Plan is to have help already in place should an issue arise.

Yamaha Pro Tyler Anderson gives tips for properly cleaning a boat.

Yamaha Pro Tyler Anderson covers basic boating terminology.

Yamaha Pro Tyler Anderson covers the basics of docking.

Yamaha Pro Tyler Anderson discusses how to drive with a boat trailer. #boating #trailering #boatingsafety

Yamaha Pro Tyler Anderson goes over a pre and post boating check list.

Yamaha Pro Tyler Anderson discusses driving basics.

Yamaha Pro Tyler Anderson goes over basic maritime knots.

Yamaha Pro Tyler Anderson covers getting up to speed.

Yamaha Pro Tyler Anderson give tips for launching and landing at the boat ramp.

Yamaha Pro Tyler Anderson reviews basic boating etiquette.

Yamaha Pro Hunter Bland goes over what to know before you launch your boat.

Ethanol Defense Team | Maintenance Matters

Engine Inspection & Maintenance | Yamaha Boating Academy (Season 2)