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April 6, 2022
At the Safe Boating Campaign, we're gearing up for another busy boating summer season. And, we have many resources to support your local outreach efforts.
March 24, 2022
You will see a new label on life jackets in store. What does that mean for you? It does not make your old life jacket obsolete! The most important rule to remember – check your life jacket every year to make sure it still floats you, has no rips or…
March 1, 2022
It only takes a second for something to go wrong when operating a powerboat. Whether taking too sharp of a turn, hitting a wave or wake, running into a submerged object, or steering failure, there are significant reasons to keep you and other boaters safe by always wearing an engine…
February 22, 2022
The Safe Boating Campaign has many free resources to support local outreach efforts.
February 15, 2022
Beginning April 20, new U.S. Coast Guard regulations change extinguisher expiration dates and the minimum classification of fire extinguishers carried aboard newer boats.
January 22, 2022
Many anglers enjoy spending a bright, sunny day on the water in the winter and early spring. It’s peaceful and quiet, and you may just get your best catch of the year. What looks like a perfect day can quickly become hazardous if you end up in frigid waters, so…
January 14, 2022
Join us on May 21, 2021 for Wear Your Life Jacket at Work Day! This fun holiday promotes life jacket awareness and use. There are many different comfortable options that work for your boating activity of choice – hunting, fishing, paddling, or boating!
December 28, 2021
Winter is coming fast – and, with that, you’ll need to winterize your boat before freezing temperatures come.
December 20, 2021
At its heart, the Safe Boating Campaign is a grassroots effort that collaborates with partners to share about safe boating in their local communities through events, social media, workshops, and more.
December 18, 2021
The best life jacket is the one you will wear. It’s hard to have fun if you’re wearing something uncomfortable – luckily, life jackets can be and ARE comfortable! There are many different life jacket styles based on boating activity. Whether you’re powerboating, whitewater paddling, fishing from a boat, or…