Photo Library
Welcome to the National Boating Safety Media Center Photo Library.
This collection of images has been generously provided by boating safety stakeholders for use by the news media free of charge. These royalty-free images are intended solely for journalistic purposes and are not authorized for commercial use without written permission. If you would like to contribute content or inquire about usage, please contact Jeff Moag, the Content Director at the Water Sports Foundation.
Water Sports
- People Enjoying Water Sports
- Water Skiing
- Wakeboarding
- Tubing Photos
- People Enjoying Boating
- Wake Surfing
Fishing
- Family Fishing Photos
- Fishing from a Pontoon Boat
- Fishing & Hunting from a Canoe
- Fishing & Hunting from a Kayak
- Fishing & Hunting From a Jon Boat
Life Jackets
- 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
- Royalty Free Photos: Sound Producing Devices
- Photos: Boater Holding an EPIRB and PLB
Navigation
- License Free 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
- License Free Photos: Mounted Fire Extinguisher
- License Free Photos: Boat First Aid Kit
- License Free Photos: Boarding a Boat Ladder
- License-free Images: Boater Towing Another Boat
Safety Equipment & Paddlesports at Retail
- Photos: Paddle Craft at Retail
- License-free Photos: Safety Equipment at Retail
- Photos: Life Jackets at Retail
Boat Fenders
Boating Basics
- Photos: Boater Education
- License Free Photos: Refueling a Boat
- License Free Photos: Capacity Plate
- Royalty Free Photos: Anchor & Anchor Line
- License Free Photos: Hull Identification Number
- License Free Photos: Boat Shoes, Sunscreen & Sunglasses