An informative series of 15 infographics, covering a range of important boating safety topics.
Infographic titled “Communications” shows six safety tips: use a reliable device, a whistle, a waterproof flashlight, paddle signs, stay in range, and keep devices working, with relevant images for each tip. ACA and USCG logos at the bottom.Infographic titled “Defensive Boating” with a top-down view of a boat, a kayak, and a life jacket. It lists four boating safety tips: visibility, bright colors, environment, and knowing boating navigation rules.An infographic titled “Cold Water Survival” offers tips on prevention, preparedness, and the H.E.L.P. position, illustrated with a person in safety gear and icons for each survival concept.Infographic titled “Float Plans” with diagrams of paddlers, text on the 4 W’s of a float plan (who, where, when, what), a phone with a float plan app, and tips for sharing paddle trip info for safety.Infographic titled “Kayak Fishing” with safety tips: wear a lifejacket, check water conditions, learn deep-water reentry, and file a float plan. Illustrated with a lifejacket, kayak, and safety icons on a blue background.An infographic titled “Know Your Limits” with illustrations of kayakers. It gives safety tips: be honest with yourself, choose the right boat for conditions, and avoid boating under the influence to prevent accidents.Infographic titled “Obtain the Knowledge You Need” with tips for paddlers: take a class, build a paddling network, and find or be a mentor. Includes illustrations of people paddling, networking, and teaching, with safety logos at the bottom.Infographic showing two paddlers wearing different lifejackets, highlighting the importance of wearing lifejackets, proper fit, and statistics about fatalities related to not wearing them. Includes pie charts with 85% and 58%.Infographic titled “Paddler’s Safety Checklist” with 14 safety tips for paddling, each with an icon: swim ability, float plan, lifejacket, weather forecast, venue info, compass, clothing, hat/helmet, footwear, first aid, whistle, rescue gear, bilge pump, sun protection, and drybag.An infographic titled “Paddlesports Participation & Fatality Stats” shows pie chart stats for stand up paddling (26%), kayak fishing (17%), white water kayaking (10%), and coastal kayaking (8%), plus paddling safety tips.An infographic titled “Become a Paddlesports Safety Facilitator” with steps: join the program, obtain training in canoe, kayak, and SUP, and help clients for a safer paddlesport experience; includes illustrations of paddles, a kayak, and two people.An infographic about SUP leashes, showing a labeled paddleboard and three leash types: hybrid, coiled, and straight. It explains leash safety and tips for choosing the right leash for different water conditions.Infographic about SUP lifejackets: Highlights that paddleboards need a US Coast Guard-approved lifejacket. Shows a weak/non-swimmer with a bulky vest and a strong swimmer with a compact, belt-style jacket. Includes safety tips.Infographic titled “Trip Leading” with icons illustrating 6 steps: know group limitations, choose venue, choose equipment, make a float plan, practice rescue techniques, and change plan if conditions change.Illustration of a family in life jackets holding paddles by a red canoe, with a dog, parked car, trees, and mountains in the background; safety tips for youth paddling are listed above.
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.
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.
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.
