Boating
CPOs Were on the Water in Force During Operation Dry Water
The K9 Conservation Police Officer's Operation Dry Water has a successful weekend of heightened enforcement had good results. Read more…
Boaters’ Checklist – Going From Home to Launch
A checklist of simple, common-sense procedures to follow carefully and when you go boating on Virginia’s waters to maintain your watercraft and safety. Read more…
Grab a Paddle and Go!
The 2020 article “Grab a Paddle and Go!” details five great destinations for paddling Virginia’s waters. Here are five more to check out! Read more…
Spring Checklist for Virginia Boaters
Make sure your boat is ready to run smoothly, reliably, and safely with this spring checklist of what you'll need to do before you start your boat this season! Read more…
CPOs Rescue Boaters in Coastal Marsh
The United States Coast Guard, Sector Hampton Roads received a distress call from a boater adrift South of Wachapreague on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. Read more…
Be Safe, Be Seen
Despite the trend to light up your boat, your lighting configuration may create a navigation hazard for your fellow night-time boaters and could be illegal. Read more…
The 2015 Safe Boating Photo Contest
Photography enthusiasts who photograph safe boating in Virginia and want to spread the joy of being on Virginia’s waters can submit their photos to the DWR Read more…