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April 15, 2020
Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day is Friday, May 15, 2020. Working from home? No worries. Let’s flood social media with life jacket images and boating safety tips. We love boating and let’s share it with others. It’s easy to participate. Wear your life jacket to work (or at…
April 7, 2020
COVID-19 is forcing everyone to navigate uncharted waters, including boaters. Many people are wondering if they can go boating, who they can boat with, and where they can go once they leave the dock. In many areas, the water is open, however, it’s more important than ever that boaters are…
March 29, 2020
Manufacturer’s recommendations from the Life Jacket Association for cleaning your life jacket or personal flotation device (PFD): Inflatable life jacket: Hand wash or sponge down in warm, soapy water, taking care not to submerge the inflator. Rinse your PFD with clean water and hang to dry on a plastic coat…
March 25, 2020
Dear Safe Boating Campaign Partners, With the ongoing coverage surrounding the coronavirus outbreak, our top priority is to keep our Safe Boating Campaign partners around the world safe. Historically the NSBC has developed resources for partners around the world to use in their local grassroots efforts and encouraged local participation…
February 1, 2020
Ready, Set, Wear It Life Jacket Events teach boaters about the importance of always wearing a life jacket, along with helpful care and maintenance information. With a bit of fun along the way! These events are hosted by Safe Boating Campaign partners around the world. Find an event or register…
January 15, 2020
Are you looking for recreational boating educational resources? Look no further than the Safe Boating Campaign resources. Communication efforts strive to enforce that responsible boating is fun and encourage more people to get out on the water with important safety tips such as always wearing a life jacket, never boating…
January 10, 2020
What is carbon monoxide? Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas. It is produced when a carbon-based fuel—such as gasoline, propane, charcoal, or oil—burns. Sources on your boat may include engines, gas generators, cooking ranges, space and water heaters. Why is it so dangerous? Carbon monoxide (CO)…
December 15, 2019
The Safe Boating Campaign is a worldwide effort focused on responsible boating, encouraging boaters to always wear a life jacket while on the water. Campaign organization partners, be sure to register at Become A Partner. Browse campaign resources and more. Boating enthusiasts, always wear a life jacket and boat responsibly.…
December 1, 2019
Looking for ideas on what to get for the boater in your life for the holidays? We gotcha covered. For more ideas, check out these gift guides from Overton’s, Orvis, REI, and West Marine. Life Jacket: Having a life jacket for any water activity has you prepared to have the…
September 28, 2019
It is important to perform some maintenance before storing your boat and boating gear for winter.