boating

NauticEd Press Kit

NauticEd is recognized as the leading international and fastest-growing North American sailing and boating education company.

Wear Your Life Jacket at Work Day

Hosted by the National Safe Boating Council, this annual event is a fun, educational way to heighten life jacket awareness.

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

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.

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.

VHF Marine Radio

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

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.

Spread Awareness About Safe Boating

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

Lightning Safety

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

Defensive Boating

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

Shaun Murray wakeboarding on water, wearing a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, a life vest, and shorts. The person is smiling and holding a rope. The water splashes around them under a clear sky.

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!

People Enjoying Boating

Photos showing the crew of a towboat enjoying being out on the water

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.