Photo Library
Welcome to the National Boating Safety Media Center Photo Library!
This content has been provided free of charge by multiple boating safety stakeholders for exclusive usage by news media organizations and professionals. It is not authorized or intended for commercial use outside of journalistic activity without written permission.
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You can browse by category or search:
Water Sports Fun
- Photos: People Enjoying Water Sports
- Photos: Boat Towing a Skier
- Photos: Boat Towing a Wakeboarder
- Photos: Boat Towing a Tuber
- Photos: People Enjoying Boating
- Photos: Boat Towing a Wake Surfer
Fishing Fun
- Photos: Family Fishing on a Boat
- Photos: Fishing from a Pontoon Boat
- Photos: Fishing & Hunting from a Canoe
- Photos: Fishing & Hunting from a Kayak
- Photos: Fishing & Hunting From a Jon Boat
Life Jackets
- Answering the Call
- Photos: Kids in Properly Fitting Life Jackets
- Photos: Life Jackets at Retail
- Photos: Sailing with a Properly Fitting Life Jacket
Boating Safety Devices
- Photos: Boater with Handheld VHF Marine Band Radio
- Photos: Sound Producing Devices
- Photos: Boater Holding an EPIRB and PLB
Navigation
- Photos: Nautical Charts Used by Crew
- Photos: USCG Navigation Rules Book
- Photos: Captain Using Navigation Charts
- Photos: GPS Unit
- Photos: Boat Navigation Lights in Daytime
Boating Safety
- Photos: Weather Observation
- Photos: Boat Deck Free of Hazards with Clean Bilge
- Photos: Mounted Fire Extinguisher
- Photos: Boat First Aid Kit
- Photos: Boarding a Boat Ladder
- Photos: Boater Towing Another Boat
Safety Equipment & Paddlesports at Retail
Boat Fenders
Boating Basics
- Photos: Boater Education
- Photos: Refueling a Boat
- Photos: Capacity Plate
- Photos: Anchor & Anchor Line
- Photos: Hull Identification Number
- Photos: Boat Shoes, Sunscreen & Sunglasses