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August 8, 2020
This blog post is part of a series celebrating the great work of our Safe Boating Campaign partners. Since 2008, the Sea Tow Foundation has distributed thousands of life jackets to local businesses and organizations in order to help recreational boaters stay safe while having fun on the water. The…
August 7, 2020
Remind boaters to wear a life jacket with a life jacket zone sign. These heavy-duty plastic signs use UV-resistant ink and are 12″ x 12″. Each sign is 1/8″ thick, has rounded corners, and has two drilled holes for easy mounting.
July 10, 2020
For those who love to geek out over words – according to Webster’s dictionary – an advocate is one who pleads the cause of another, who defends or maintains a cause, or who supports or promotes the interests of a cause or group. The Safe Boating Campaign is a worldwide…
July 9, 2020
More boaters are on the waterways and it’s important that they are responsible to limit unnecessary risk to other boaters, law enforcement, first responders, and themselves. Due to COVID-19, many outreach opportunities were canceled, making launch point safety reminders more important than ever. We want to help. For a limited…
July 6, 2020
For many of us, summer is the best time of year because it means fun times on the water with family and friends. This summer can be just as enjoyable, even during COVID-19, if everyone takes a few simple safety measures. As communities gradually begin re-opening and boaters take to…
June 30, 2020
The best boating experience is a safe boating experience. The Fourth of July is one of the busiest weekends for boating. Do your part and be responsible in the water. The Safe Boating Campaign offers these safety tips for safely enjoying the Memorial holiday: Wear a life jacket. Make sure…
June 17, 2020
The Safe Boating Campaign, a worldwide effort focused on responsible boating, reminds boaters to boat sober this Fourth of July. Boating under the influence, or BUI, is the leading contributing factor in recreational boater deaths, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. “The July 4 holiday is around the corner, and…
June 12, 2020
Operation Dry Water and the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) are reminding boaters throughout the summer boating season to boat sober. Unfortunately, alcohol use by both operators and passengers often becomes part of these activities, causing an increase in the number of injuries, incidents and fatalities on…
June 12, 2020
Recreational boating and water activities are enjoyed by millions of Americans each year. Boating safety advocates recommend all boaters and passengers not only have a life jacket, but wear it at all times while boating. Regardless of your age or experience level, the data shows the life jackets save lives.…
June 4, 2020
Each state determines the requirements for operating a powerboat, sailboat or personal watercraft (PWC) on the waters in its jurisdiction, and most require some sort of boating safety and education certificate, which may be called a boating license. In most cases the boat license course can be completed online, and…