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License-free Photos: Kids in Properly Fitting Life Jackets
Photos of a group of young girls on a boat, all wearing properly-fitting Life Jackets
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Deaths, Injuries & Accidents by Year, 2000-2019
Boating deaths, injuries and accidents by year, from 2000 to 2019.
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Percentage of 2019 Boating Accidents by Month
Chart and table showing the percentage of boating accidents that are fatal, by month, in 2019.
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Distribution of 2019 Recreational Vessel Registration by State
Distribution of 2019 recreational vessel registrations by state.
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Common River Hazards and Obstacles
Graphical guide to common river hazards and obstacles, and how to deal with each.
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Dress for Immersion
If you’re going to be on the water, you need to be prepared to be in the water. Following best safety practices starts with the right equipment.
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Always Check the Forecast
Some planning is necessary for any outdoor adventure. But often overlooked is one simple, yet critical checklist item: Check the weather forecast.
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Always Paddle Sober
Being impaired by alcohol or drugs simply complicates any situation when it suddenly turns sideways. On a paddling excursion, the unpredictable nature of any body of water needs to be at the forefront of that clear mind.
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Paddle with a Partner
When it comes to paddling in any body of water, it’s crucial to be mindful that no matter how calm and docile, conditions can change at any moment.
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Video: On the Road or On the Water You’re headed Nowhere Fast While Impaired
Whether you’re on the road or on the water, impaired operation will get you nowhere. Watch how this cleverly designed video compares impaired boating to impaired driving.
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Video: Five Easy Boating Tips
This short video reminds boaters of five basic safety tips that can be implemented easily and with no delay. Watch as Boating Magazine’s Editor at Large, Randy Vance, quickly explains five things that every boater should know before going on the water.
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Video: Corey Kraut Life Jacket Message
This important reminder to always wear a life jacket while participating in water sports is a tribute to wakeboarder Corey Kraut who died while doing what he loved best, wakeboarding. Watch as friend and colleague Greg Nelson explains what happened and how to avoid a similar dreadful mistake.
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Video: What NOT to Forget When Leaving the Boat
This instructional video reminds boaters, when they are ready to leave the boat, for any reason, of the single most important item. Watch and take the advice from long time boater and four-time wakeboarding World champion, Shaun Murray.
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Video: A Requirement That Boaters Don’t Always Think to Carry
Watch as Boating Magazine editor, Randy Vance explains a simple addition to your boat’s equipment that many boaters haven’t thought about, but it could save you!
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Rescue Under the Lights
When a night-fishing mission goes awry, two kayak anglers learn the importance of staying calm and working together
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Mississippi Miracle
How river pilot Sean Tittle stopped a 12,000-ton vessel and saved a family of three
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New Life Jacket Label Guide
A guide to the new life jacket label, including Performance Level, Turn Ability and Warning Symbols.
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Photos: Weather Observation
Photos showing various angles of people observing the weather for boating safety
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