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WSF debuts ‘The Moment That Matters’ Ad Series

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Boating Fatalities Fall to Lowest Level in 50 Years

One-In-A-Million Ghost Boat Rescue

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When A Life Jacket Is Not a Life Jacket

ACA’s Largest-Ever Training Event

Record Decline In Boating Deaths Has One Exception

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Level 50 Buoyancy Aid Education Materials

As boaters begin to prepare for the 4th of July holiday, thousands of law enforcement officers across the United States will be on heightened alert looking for those violating boating under the influence laws. These materials can be customized to reflect the efforts that your agency is making over the Operation Dry Water weekend.

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WSF debuts ‘The Moment That Matters’ Ad Series

The Water Sports Foundation is proud to reveal the first ad in its new The Moment That Matters boating safety campaign. The full-page print ad will debut in the April 2026 issue of Boating magazine. Design agency Black Oak Creative crafted a range of similar advertisements aimed at different boating and paddling audiences. The campaign […]

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Boating Fatalities Fall to Lowest Level in 50 Years

The U.S. Coast Guard’s 2024 Recreational Boating Statistics Report records the fewest boating fatalities since the Service began collecting statistics more than 50 years ago. The Coast Guard released the report Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Boating fatalities were down 1.4 percent from 564 in 2023 to 556 in 2024, continuing a “This positive news reflects […]

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Recreational Boating Statistics 2024

An annual compilation of recreational boating statistics in the United States, compiled by the U.S. Coast Guard using data supplied by the U.S. states and territories.

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Un Paseo En Bote

¿Por qué el papá siempre es el tonto en estos videos? En este video titulado “Un paseo en bote”, el canal de YouTube WSF Boating & Paddling Safety presenta una historia educativa sobre la seguridad en actividades acuáticas. A través de una narrativa centrada en una familia que se embarca en un paseo en bote, […]

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Recreational Boating Statistics 2024

An annual compilation of recreational boating statistics in the United States, compiled by the U.S. Coast Guard using data supplied by the U.S. states and territories.

Recreational Boating Statistics 2023

An annual compilation of recreational boating statistics in the United States, compiled by the U.S. Coast Guard using data supplied by the U.S. states and territories.

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Stay Safe On Your Next Paddling Adventure

Paddling is a fun and safe activity, especially if you pay attention to these common-sense rules — always wear a life jacket, don’t paddle alone, dress for water temperature and don’t mix alcohol and paddling.

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Bargain Kayak (Remember a Life Jacket!)

If you go to the box store for paper towels and end up with a kayak, make sure you also pick up a life jacket. Because nobody wants to pull a Brad.

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Learn to Get Back On Your Kayak BEFORE You Flip

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