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.
Smart Paddlers Are Safe Paddlers
Social media graphics that promote smart and safe paddling
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WSF Announces New National Boating Safety Media Center / Mainstream Distribution
The Water Sports Foundation (WSF) has recently launched the first phase of its new “National Boating Safety Media Center” which is designed to facilitate and support journalists assigned to cover boating safety topics.
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Operation Dry Water Campaign Resources
As boaters begin to prepare for the 4th of July holiday, thousands of law enforcement officers across the United States will be on heightened alert looking for those violating boating under the influence laws. These materials can be customized to reflect the efforts that your agency is making over the Operation Dry Water weekend.
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Operation Dry Water Outreach Materials
Materials for spreading awareness of the danger of boating under the influence and the Operation Dry Water campaign.
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Video: Extreme Tubing 2020 – Rental Boat Safety
How to extreme tube and stay safe! Check it out or learn more at www.RentalBoatSafety.com
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Video: PWC Safety 101 – Rental Boat Safety
Looking to rent a personal watercraft? This crash course video highlights some of the most important safety tips for your time on the water. Learn more at www.rentalboatsafety.com/personal-watercraft
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Video: Stand Up Paddle Boarder Managing a Boat Wake
Discourteous boater swamps a stand up paddle boarder.
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Video: Underwater After an Accident
A unique point-of-view perspective of a sinking boater that was not wearing a life jacket at the time of an accident.
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Video: Operation Dry Water Billboard
B-roll footage of an Operation Dry Water billboard near a waterway.
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Video: Law Enforcement Running Shot from Drone
Action shots of a Missouri State Water Patrol at Lake of the Ozarks shot from an aerial drone.
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On-Water Boating Skills Courses
Whether you’re an experienced boater or not, it’s always a good idea to brush up on your on-water skills.
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In-Classroom or Online Boating Safety Courses
These courses take place in classroom or online settings and provide important information for safely operating a boat. They cover many aspects of boating safety, from reading the weather to planning a trip, and more.
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NASBLA Approved Boating Courses
The course providers listed below have successfully completed a third-party conformity assessment process to verify the named course complies to the American National Standard for Power, Sail, or Human-Propelled. Successful completion means “The content of this course conforms to the American National Standard for on-water skills as verified through an independent third-party assessment process.”
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National Safe Boating Council Training
The National Safe Boating Council recommends all boaters participate in instruction and education prior to launching. Not only can you play a critical role in preventing a boating accident, your time on the water will be more enjoyable. We believe that a safe day on the water is a perfect day on the water. Whether you are a novice boater or a trainer, a paddler or powerboater, we have the educational options you need to increase your skills and knowledge.
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