Author: WaterSportsFoundation
Video: PWC Safety 101 – Rental Boat Safety
Looking to rent a personal watercraft? This crash course video highlights some of the most important safety tips for your time on the water. Learn more at www.rentalboatsafety.com/personal-watercraft
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Video: Stand Up Paddle Boarder Managing a Boat Wake
Discourteous boater swamps a stand up paddle boarder.
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Video: Underwater After an Accident
A unique point-of-view perspective of a sinking boater that was not wearing a life jacket at the time of an accident.
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Video: Operation Dry Water Billboard
B-roll footage of an Operation Dry Water billboard near a waterway.
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Video: 2020 Law Enforcement Running Shot from Drone
Action shots of a Missouri State Water Patrol at Lake of the Ozarks shot from an aerial drone.
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On-Water Boating Skills Courses
Whether you’re an experienced boater or not, it’s always a good idea to brush up on your on-water skills.
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In-Classroom or Online Boating Safety Courses
These courses take place in classroom or online settings and provide important information for safely operating a boat. They cover many aspects of boating safety, from reading the weather to planning a trip, and more.
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NASBLA Approved Boating Courses
The course providers listed below have successfully completed a third-party conformity assessment process to verify the named course complies to the American National Standard for Power, Sail, or Human-Propelled. Successful completion means “The content of this course conforms to the American National Standard for on-water skills as verified through an independent third-party assessment process.”
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National Safe Boating Council Training
The National Safe Boating Council recommends all boaters participate in instruction and education prior to launching. Not only can you play a critical role in preventing a boating accident, your time on the water will be more enjoyable. We believe that a safe day on the water is a perfect day on the water. Whether you are a novice boater or a trainer, a paddler or powerboater, we have the educational options you need to increase your skills and knowledge.
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Wear It Reminder Sign
Use this bold signage to remind customers, employees and others to remember to wear their life jacket.
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National Safe Boating Week Ad Campaign
The 2021 National Safe Boating Week campaign reminds us to wear a life jacket for those that love us.
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“Ready for the Unexpected” Ad Campaign
Accidents happen unexpectedly. Make sure you return home to your loved ones. Be ready for the unexpected. Wear it.
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“Wear It Out” Ad Campaign
A real boater is always ready for the water. A real boater wears it out.
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Video: America’s Waterway Watch – BoatOnCourse.com
Boat On Course, educational boating safety videos from the National Safe Boating Council, teach the basic navigation rules of boating. In this video, boaters will learn about America’s Waterway Watch, a nationally driven security program developed by the U.S. Coast Guard to educate the maritime industry and recreational boating public to recognize suspicious behavior on the water and report it. The program is similar to a neighborhood watch except there are no community meetings or membership required.
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