National Public Relations Outreach Campaign

The Water Sports Foundation’s National Public Relations Outreach Campaign produced the largest online repository of boating safety content, using materials provided by the United States Coast Guard, the Water Sports Foundation, and other boating safety nonprofits, organizations and stakeholders. The purpose of the National Boating Safety Media Center was to create a comprehensive, one-stop resource featuring relevant boating safety content and statistical data, still and video images, and expert contacts available for media interviews.

The campaign created a curated database of national and regional media that cover boating and boating safety, including television, magazines, newspapers, radio, podcasts and social media. This database was developed and used during the project’s funding period in 2020 – 2021, resulting in 641 news stories and more than 1 billion potential media impressions. The database and media center continue to be a valuable resource for journalists and recreational boating safety advocates.

NauticEd National Boating Safety Programs

NauticEd Sailing Education Company Offers: (1) The American National Standards Boating Safety Course, (2) Free Online ColRegs Navigation Rules Course, (3) Yacht Chartering Boating Knowledge and Safety Course and (4) International License Boating Courses

USCG Logos & Graphics

Logos and graphics from different US Coast Guard programs, in a range of formats and sizes.

Spanish Language Life Jacket Graphics

Graphics and images with life jacket messages in Spanish.

Rental Boat Safety Media Resource Kit

Media materials, including boat-specific training (ranging from power boats to PWCs, canoes/kayaks and stand up paddleboards) covering such topics as basic navigation rules, general safe operating procedures, towing, lifejacket wear, and refraining from use of alcohol while boating.

Rental Boat Safety Suggested Social Media Post Content

Suggested social media post content from Rental Boat Safety, with both copy and images.

RBFF Safe Boating Social Media Campaign

Graphics, photos and post content campaign from the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation.

Boating Accidents and Fatalities in 2019, Ranked by State

Using statistics from the US Coast Guard, the National Safe Boating Council compiled a list of states, ranked by fatalities and accidents in 2019.

ABYC Press Kit

The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) is a non-profit member organization that develops voluntary global safety standards for the design, construction, maintenance and repair of recreational boats.

Sea Tow Foundation Quick Reference

Sea Tow Founda4on’s mission is to promote safe boating practices that directly reduce fatalities, injuries,
and property damage related to recreational boating.

VHF Marine Radio

A basic illustrated overview of the standard VHF marine radio, provided by Freedom Boat Club

Handheld VHF Marine Radio

A basic illustrated overview of the handheld VHF marine radio, provided by Freedom Boat Club

Understanding Tides

Tide is the alternate rising and falling of the sea due to the attraction of the moon and earth.

How to Choose the Correct Children’s Life Jacket

Children’s life jackets come in all different sizes and styles, depending on the child’s body weight and comfort in the water. Here are some tips for helping choose what works best for your kids.

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.

Host a Life Jacket Loaner Station

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

ACA Safety Series

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

Social Distancing When Boating

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