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Water Sports Foundation in the Palm Beach Post
July 8, 2022
Men’s Journal Covers Paddling Safety in 2022
June 16, 2022
Engine Cutoff Switch Law
March 28, 2022
Men’s Journal Covers Paddling Safety
May 28, 2021
Soundings Trade Only on Launch of new WSF Media Center
April 15, 2021
Boating Magazine Wins Video Awards
March 10, 2021
Boating Safety Has Improved Nationally Says Water Sports Foundation, Resulting in Fewer Incidents and Fatalities
U.S. Coast Guard reports boating safety figure improvements in 2021 despite historic growth in new boat ownership. WSF credits increased safety course enrollment. ORLANDO, Fla., August 16, 2022 – The U.S. Coast Guard’s latest 2021 Recreational Boating Statistics Report revealed boating safety improved with a 15.4% drop in the fatality rate per 100,000 registered […]
WSF’s Jim Emmons Talks Boating Safety With The Weather Channel
Water Sports Foundation Executive Director Jim Emmons is interviewed by The Weather Channel
Hundreds of Thousands of New Boaters and Paddlers Expected Fourth of July Weekend
Millions of boaters are expected to head out on the water this Fourth of July weekend, including more than 830,000 first time boat buyers who purchased during the COVID-19 pandemic. The increase in crowds coupled with the number of inexperienced new boaters has caught the attention of the Water Sports Foundation. “While we are […]
First-Time Boat Buyers Exceed 415,000 for Second Time in 15 Years
The NMMA and Info-Link, a market intelligence firm serving the recreational boating industry, reported today that 420,000 first-time boat buyers of new and pre-owned boats entered the market in 2021, on par with 2020 – levels the industry hasn’t seen since 2007. First-time boat buyers accounted for 34 percent of boat sales in 2021, driving […]
Recreational Boating Statistics 2020
An annual compilation of recreational boating statistics in the United States, compiled by the U.S. Coast Guard using data supplied by the U.S. states and territories. Recreational Boating Statistics 2020 was released on June 30, 2021. New reports are published in early summer using certified data from the previous year.
Photos: Family Fishing on a Boat
These photos show family members enjoying fishing from a boat, while wearing properly-fitting life jackets.
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