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Water Sports Foundation Launches New “National Boating Safety Media Center” as Part of Media Outreach Campaign

As part of a U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Outreach Grant, the Water Sports Foundation (WSF) has just completed the first phase and launch of its new “National Boating Safety Media Center” which is designed to facilitate and support the work of journalists assigned to cover boating safety topics.

Special Report on Paddlesports & Safety

Each year, the Physical Activity Council (PAC) conducts the largest single-source research study of sports, recreation and leisure activity participation in the U.S. The PAC is made up of eight of the leading sports and manufacturer associations who are dedicated to growing participation in their respective sports and activities.

Grant Headifen

Grant Headifen is the Global Director of Education for NauticEd, a state-of-the-art sailing education organization featuring an e-learning theory curriculum for sailing knowledge and a practical on-the-water skills training program through a global network of instructors.

Video: Designated Sober Skipper – Family

Designate a Sober Skipper before leaving the dock who will be responsible for passengers and vessel. Support the Designated Skipper Campaign in your area.

Video: Designated Sober Skipper – Friends

Designate a Sober Skipper before leaving the dock who will be responsible for passengers and vessel. Support the Designated Skipper Campaign in your area.

Photos: Sober Skipper Program

Photos showing various aspects of the Sea Tow Foundation’s Sober Skipper program.

Sober Skipper

The US Coast Guard has reported that Boating Under the Influence is a major problem on our nation’s waterways, yet it is 100% preventable. The Sober Skipper Program strives to eliminate BUI injuries and fatalities by encouraging boaters to “Take the Pledge” to be or to designate a Sober Skipper before leaving the dock or […]

Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Job One, Dec. 2020

RBS Job One is the flagship publication for the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Recreational Boating Safety (RBS). Its purpose is to inform all members of the Auxiliary of current developments affecting their job performance in conducting the core mission assigned by the Coast Guard and to share best practices.

Professional Angler Scott Martin Shares His Most Important Boating Tip

This video reminds boaters that operating a boat under the impairment of alcohol or drugs is a really bad idea. Alcohol is the number one leading contributor to boating accidents. Take the pledge and Ride Dry, Drive Dry or at least designate a sober skipper.

Video: Captain Benny Blanco Shares His Most Important Boating Tip

This video reminds boaters that operating a boat under the impairment of alcohol or drugs is really bad idea. Alcohol is the number one leading contributor to boating accidents. Take the pledge and Ride Dry, Drive Dry or at least designate a sober skipper.

Randy Vance of Boating Magazine Shares His Best Advice

Keeping Journalists Afloat: The Latest News, Trends and Insights About Life Jackets and Boating Safety

Reporters covering boating accidents know to ask about life jackets, because the question goes to the How and Why of fatal accidents and miracle survival stories alike. But the deeper context can be harder to capture, especially on a short deadline…

Video: Paddling Shorts Ep. 1 // Life Jackets

Paddling experts Kate and Paul Kuthe describe how to choose and adjust the most important piece of boating gear — your life jacket.

Video: Paddling Shorts Ep. 2 // What to Wear

Paddling experts Kate and Paul Kuthe help you dress for paddling success.

Video: Paddling Shorts Ep. 4 // How to Paddle

Let’s start at the beginning. Paddling experts Kate and Paul Kuthe demonstrates the three basic strokes you need to go, turn and stop.

Video: Paddling Shorts Ep. 5 // File Your Plan

Let friends and family know where you’re going and when to expect you back. Paddling experts Kate and Paul Kuthe describe the basics of filing a float plan.

Video: Kayak Fishing Safety Minute with Chad Hoover

Expert Chad Hoover takes one minute to talk a little kayak fishing safety.

Video: La Nieta Sabia / The Wise Granddaughter (Radio Spot)

In this Spanish-language radio spot, a wise granddaughter tells her grandfather that the life jackets of today are lighter and more comfortable than ever, and most importantly—they save lives. (English subtitles available.)