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May 2, 2017
As part of the North American Safe Boating Campaign, the National Safe Boating Council is offering resources to state agencies, organizations, and other groups to help promote the campaign in their communities. The North American Safe Boating Campaign and this project support are produced under a grant from the Sports…
April 26, 2017
Today’s life jackets come in a variety of shapes, sizes, colors and materials. No matter which life jacket you choose, it should be U.S. Coast Guard approved and right for you, the water activity, and the water conditions you expect to encounter. “Life jackets are designed for a boater’s recreational…
April 5, 2017
Free Safe Boating Resources Available! As part of the North American Safe Boating Campaign, the National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) is offering FREE resources to state agencies, organizations, and individuals to help promote safe boating in their communities. Currently, the NSBC is offering over 20 free resources such as brochures, DVDs, pamphlets, decals, stickers, and more! There are two new…
December 21, 2016
As part of the North American Safe Boating Campaign, the National Safe Boating Council is offering resources to state agencies, organizations, and other groups to help promote the campaign in their communities. The North American Safe Boating Campaign and this project support are produced under a grant from the Sports…
November 8, 2016
We’re excited to share the results for our annual North American Safe Boating Campaign Awareness Survey, conducted by Paul Werth Associates. The survey goals were to determine the campaign’s effectiveness, specifically the impact on life jacket wear, attitudes and safety behavior of boaters. Thanks to the support of trained volunteers…
October 20, 2016
On October 19, 2016, the National Safe Boating Council and Paul Werth Associates attended the Platinum PR Awards Luncheon in New York. The North American Safe Boating Campaign was recognized in the Research & Measurement category for the efforts to collect data about boaters’ behaviors as it relates to life…
September 28, 2016
Manassas, VA (September 28, 2016) – Fall hunting season is well underway and the winter season is just around the corner. More hunters and anglers are on the water, putting themselves in potential danger if they don’t use common sense precautions. The National Safe Boating Council, a lead organization of…
September 27, 2016
No matter if you enjoy boating during the hot, sunny days of summer or during the winter, when the waters are decidedly less busy, it’s important that all boaters properly store their boats and safety equipment. Before reading the following tips, think about what maintenance routine you perform when putting…
September 13, 2016
This safety alert reminds all inflatable life jacket users of the importance of performing periodic maintenance on their equipment. Instances of fatal accidents where inflatable life jackets failed to properly inflate have been documented. When a life jacket fails to inflate properly, the results can be life-threatening. Unknown bladder leaks…
September 1, 2016
Manassas, VA (August 29, 2016) – Labor Day may mark the unofficial end to the summer boating season, but boaters will continue to get out on the water throughout the year, putting themselves in potential danger if they don’t use common sense precautions. The National Safe Boating Council, a lead…