Author: WaterSportsFoundation

First Mate Checklist

Does everyone on board have a life jacket that fits? Where are the fire extinguishers located? Do your lights and horn work? This resource is a great general boating safety checklist.

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Host a Life Jacket Loaner Station

Be a host for a Life Jacket loaner station with help from the Sea Tow Foundation

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ACA Safety Series

An informative series of 15 infographics, covering a range of important boating safety topics.

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Social Distancing When Boating

Enjoy your boat, the water and the fresh air; but enjoy it while boating responsibly.

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Spread Awareness About Safe Boating

This one-sheet outlines the different safe boating programs from the Sea Tow Foundation.

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Lightning Safety

Lightning is a serious concern when you’re out on the open water. Your best defense is preparedness!

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Defensive Boating

This infographic from the ACA Safety Series explains defensive boating, including visibility, bright colors, environment and knowing the rules of the road.

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Boat Capacity

The number of people allowed on a boat at any time is dictated by both the Coast Guard and the manufacturer specifications for each boat.

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MarineMax Boating Safety Advocacy Program

A multi-page presentation from MarineMax, showing various national boating safety and advocacy programs.

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People Enjoying Water Sports

Royalty-free images for media use, courtesy of Hyperlite/HO Skis, Malibu Boats, Nautique and other partners.

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Video: Carbon Monoxide Poses Risks for Boaters // Good Morning America

Officials are warning boaters about the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning, which was blamed in the 2016 death of 16-year-old Raven Little-White, who drowned after hanging out on a boat’s swim platform. This report aired on ABC’s Good Morning America on July 27, 2017.

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Our Impact

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Our Programs

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Pro Wakeboarder Shaun Murray Shares his Most Important Boating Tip

This video reminds boaters that alcohol and boating don’t mix. In fact, the U.S. Coast Guard 2019 Boating Accident Report Data shows that alcohol is the leading contributing factor to boating deaths. Ride Dry, Drive Dry!

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Lessons For Life

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Video Library

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Always Wear Your Life Jacket

Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned pro, basic safety practices apply to any paddler. The most fundamental of those rules is a single piece of gear: a Life Jacket.

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Water Skiing

Photos showing a boat towing a waterskier

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