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Video: New Life Jacket Labels Explained

This informative video explains the Coast Guard’s new life jacket labeling system showing boaters exactly what the new label’s icons mean and how to choose a new life jacket.

Video: Properly Sizing Children’s Life Jacket

This creative animated video reminds boaters of how important it is to have a child’s life jacket fit properly. The U. S. Coast Guard approved video shows examples of life jackets that are too big and how they may slip off the child during an emergency.

Video: Life Jacket Proper Fit

Watch this informative video to learn how important a properly fitting a life jacket truly is. Improperly fitting life jackets can be dangerous so, in this video, you’ll also learn the critical steps to determining a properly fitting life jacket.

Video: Carbon Monoxide Poses Risks for Boaters // Good Morning America

Officials are warning boaters about the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning, which was blamed in the 2016 death of 16-year-old Raven Little-White, who drowned after hanging out on a boat’s swim platform. This report aired on ABC’s Good Morning America on July 27, 2017.

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!

Always Wear Your Life Jacket

Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned pro, basic safety practices apply to any paddler. The most fundamental of those rules is a single piece of gear: a Life Jacket.

Video: Capt. Rick Murphy’s Best Advice

Capt. Rick Murphy, the host of Sportsman’s Adventures on Discovery, reminds boaters that operating a boat under the influence 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 designate a sober skipper.

Video: Wake Pro Meagan Ethell on Riding Dry and Flying High

Pro wakeboarder Meagan Ethell remind 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.

Video: Why Steel Lafferty Always Rides Dry

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.

Video: Pro Wakeboarder Danny Harf: Ride Dry, Drive Dry

Pro Rider and four-time X Games champ Danny Harf 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: Pro Angler Shaw Grigsby’s Best Advice

Pro Angler Shaw Grigsby 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: Pro Angler Bernie Schultz On Sober Boating

Pro Angler Bernie Schultz 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.