boating safety
Scott Szczepaniak
Recreational Boating Safety Specialist, US Coast Guard District 7, Miami, FL Cell: 843-327-9655 Office: 206-815-0598 Email: Scott.J.Szczepaniak@uscg.mil Scott Szczepaniak is the Recreational Boating Safety Specialist for the Seventh Coast Guard District, which includes South Carolina, Georgia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Scott has been involved in aquatic and maritime safety his entire […]
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Bass Boat Hero Coralls Runaway Boat
Getting thrown from a bass boat at 60 mph is one way to learn about the importance of Engine Cutoff Switches.
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Boating Safety Tips for Fall Boating
Annapolis, Md., Sept. 07, 2022 – Fall boating season has arrived, and with it come different types of risks that cold water and air temperatures bring. Here are three boating safety tips from the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water just right for leaf peeping season. A float plan is needed: A float […]
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New Boating Instruction Standards
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) in July published updated American National Standards for sailing, paddling and on-water instruction in human-propelled boating. The ABYC published an updated standard for on-water instruction in entry-level powerboat operation in December. The standards maintenance process takes place every five years to ensure standards remain current and relevant. Two […]
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WSF’s Jim Emmons Live on The Weather Channel
Boating safety education and training has never been more important. Since 2020, more than 830,000 first-time boat owners hit the water many of whom lack safety education and training.
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10 Important Tips from the Water Sports Foundation to Keep Boaters Safe this Busy 2022 Boating Season
– Memorial Day is the Traditional Launch to Seasonal Boating Activity – Orlando, Fla, May 4, 2022 – With a 35% increase in new boat ownership and 415,000 new boaters taking to the waterways since 2020, boating participation will reach historic levels of participation this summer, says Water Sports Foundation Executive Director Jim Emmons. With […]
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Top 10 Boating Safety Tips for the Busy 2022 Season
With a 35% increase in new boat ownership and 415,000 new boaters taking to the waterways since 2020, boating participation will reach historic levels of participation this summer, says Water Sports Foundation Executive Director Jim Emmons. With the Memorial Day holiday traditionally serving as the kick-off to summer boating activity, Emmons says the Water Sports […]
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South Carolina Newspaper Shares WSF’s Top Tips for Safer Boating just in time for Independence Day Weekend
The Fourth tends to be one of the worst days of the year for boating accidents. The heat of summer, alcohol and a rush to get home after fireworks shows often combine to create a perfect storm that results in numerous accidents and deaths, boating experts say.
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Don’t Let Alcohol Crash America’s Birthday Celebration On the Water
Alcohol use is the leading known contributing factor in fatal boating accidents.
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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.
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Avoiding, or Dealing with, Flooding
Central to enjoyable boating is keeping water out of the boat.
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Video Archive
See all the the boating safety videos from the Water Sports Foundation on YouTube
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