BoatUS Foundation releases a how-to-guide for establishing and promoting marine businesses as life jacket loaner sites The BoatUS Foundation, a national leader promoting safe, clean and responsible boating, aims to make it easier for marinas and other marine businesses to run an effective life jacket loaner program for their local boating community. Life Jacket Loaner...
Former Philadelphia Phillies Third Baseman and Skin Cancer Survivor to Promote “Sunscreen, Sunwear and SureShade is the Sensible Way to Boat” SureShade, the U.S. manufacturer of patented retractable sunshade systems for boats, has announced that they will be joining forces with Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt to help raise awareness the importance of sun safety in boating....
NSBC invites boaters and marine businesses to kick-off the holiday giving season with #GivingTuesday on December 2, 2014 The National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) announces that they will be part of a worldwide charitable call to action known as #GivingTuesday on Tuesday December 2, 2014. #GivingTuesday is a global day dedicated to giving back. On...
Innovation in Life Jacket Design Competition seeks newest innovations and design ideas for life jackets The BoatUS Foundation has teamed up with Personal Floatation Device Manufacturers Association (PFDMA) and the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) to seek out the newest technologies and design ideas with the “Innovation in Life Jacket Design Competition”. Kicking off on August 21,...
Marine businesses that host safety checks help keep boating clients safe while building customer loyalty As a marina or boatyard, demonstrating your commitment to issues that matter most to boaters – like waterway preservation, boating regulations and boat safety – shows that you are a business that cares and backs it up with real actions. Boaters have many choices for marine services –...
Resources for marine businesses to get on board with promoting safe boating week and throughout boating season – with links to share on social media (updated for 2016) Every year the recreational boating industry joins forces to recognize and emphasize the importance of safe boating practices during National Safe Boating Week. The week-long promotion serves...
NRBS report details North America boating participation and key boater demographic information based on 2012 data Marine businesses and other stakeholders in recreational boating now have access to a comprehensive recreational boating participant report available for free download from the United States Coast Guard Boat Safety Division as part of the National Recreational Boating Safety...
Campaign for Safe Rider Pledge promotes PWC safety with public service announcements and user submitted videos on social media The Personal Watercraft Industry Association (PWIA), an association representing U.S. personal watercraft manufacturers, has announced the launch of a new campaign on July 3, 2013 aimed at growing the safe use of personal watercraft (PWC). The...
New consignment program gives marine businesses an opportunity to generate additional revenue with safety pocket checklist book NauticalCheck, a publisher of safety checklist books, has announced on June 27, 2013 the roll-out of a new consignment program that will enable marine businesses such as boating supply vendors and safety organizations the ability to sell customized...
Free iPhone app available as tool for marine industry to promote boat safety awareness and help encourage safe boating participation The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) announced on June 24, 2013 that they have released a new iPhone app for the boating industry called “Boat Essentials – USCG Safety Gear” to help promote safer...