08/27/2026
Summer called. It wants one more adventure with you. ☀️ Stay safe. Wear a life jacket. Soak up the rest of the season.
The Safe Boating Campaign promotes boating and life jacket safety to boaters everywhere. Coast Guard.
The Safe Boating campaign encourages boaters to always wear a life jacket while boating and boat responsibly. It is produced under a grant from the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, administered by the U.S. Reference to any specific commercial product, process, or service, or the use of any trade, firm or corporation name is for the information and convenience of the public, and does not constitute endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the U.S.
08/27/2026
Summer called. It wants one more adventure with you. ☀️ Stay safe. Wear a life jacket. Soak up the rest of the season.
08/26/2026
Want to be ? Paddlers: Make sure to wear a life jacket and leash appropriate for your venue when using a standup paddleboard.
08/24/2026
One gut feeling. One life jacket. One decision that made all the difference.
After a sudden wind surge flipped her family’s boat, Briar was separated from her family and stranded in the water for more than an hour. Her life jacket kept doing its job when her strength ran out.
Now, she’s challenging the next generation to make life jacket wear a non-negotiable: Buckle up. Zip up. Own it.
Read Briar’s story and find out why she says safety will always be cooler than looking perfect for a picture: https://safeboatingcampaign.com/news/surviving-the-surge-why-ill-never-hit-the-water-without-a-life-jacket/
Every paddling adventure is different, so it's key to be prepared.
Navigating a channel is a lot like driving a car - you need to know the “rules of the road.” Watch these quick tips from Boat on Course, a program of the National Safe Boating Council, to learn how to paddle with confidence, avoid hazards, and share the water safely: https://boatoncourse.com/video/how-to-navigate-channels-as-a-paddler/
08/13/2026
Kinda chic to be best dressed and best prepared. ✨
08/12/2026
Make your commitment to boating safety visible! Get a free co-branded Safe Boating Campaign WEAR IT logo featuring your organization’s logo and show your support for safer days on the water.
Request a logo: https://safeboatingcampaign.com/partner-logo-request/
08/11/2026
Today’s – always wear a life jacket and attach your leash.
08/10/2026
Safe boating works best when it is built together! Share your experience, help strengthen the campaign, and be part of creating safer days on the water for everyone.
Take the 2026 Boating Participation Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2026-Boating-Participation-Survey
Bonus: After completing the survey, you will be entered for a chance to win boating swag from the campaign!
National Safe Boating Council | National Association of State Boating Law Administrators | U.S. Coast Guard
08/04/2026
What do you always bring?
Grab your paddle and get ! Before you launch, remember to wear a properly fitted, U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket, and for standup paddleboarders, use a leash appropriate for your venue.
Other paddling tips:
· Check the weather: Avoid paddling in storms, high winds, or rough water. Weather changes fast. Check (and continue to check) local forecasts.
· Plan your trip and share it. Let someone know where you’re going and when you expect to return.
· Know your limits! Paddle within your skill level. Take a class if you’re new.
· Check your equipment. Inspect your paddle, vessel, and safety gear before heading out. Bring a rescue whistle - it’s required in many locations.
· Stay visible. Wear bright clothing. Use reflective tape and lights; especially at dawn, dusk, or in fog.
· Avoid alcohol and drugs. Impairment greatly increases your risk of drowning or collision.
· Follow the Navigation Rules - you're a boater too!
Plan ahead, know your limits, and make every paddle a safe and fun adventure!
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