BoatUS Foundation

02/09/2026

How to Report an Abandoned Derelict Vessel to the BoatUS Foundation ADV Database

14/08/2026

BoatUS Foundation staff were on the Annette Island Reserve July 13-17, with the Metlakatla Indian Community, conducting ADV removals as part of their NOAA Marine Debris Program ADV Removal Grant Program.

The Metlakatla Indian Community is one of 10 projects awarded funding for the removal of abandoned and derelict vessels throughout the United States, U.S. Territories, and Freely Associated States.

05/08/2026

BoatUS Foundation Accepting Applications for New Smart Life Jacket Loaner Pilot Program. Learn more: http://spr.ly/6180BEAqyY

15/07/2026

Our very own Ted Sensenbrenner gives tips on staying safe boating this summer!

The boaters who enjoy summer most tend to have one thing in common: they ensure everyone on board is safe. This article offers some tips for boating safety this summer.

10/07/2026

There's no shortage of abandoned and derelict vessels (ADVs), but there are people actively working to fix this.

Our 2026 Turning the Tide Summit will bring everyone together in New Orleans, Dec. 6-9, for four days of real solutions, real partnerships, and real progress to proactive address ADVs. If this work matters to you, this is where you need to be. Find registration info here: http://spr.ly/6183BEKqvP

04/07/2026

Heading out on the water this Fourth of July weekend? Before you set sail, make sure everyone on board has a properly fitted life jacket. If you need one, borrow one for free through the BoatUS Foundation's Life Jacket Loaner Program. Find a participating Life Jacket Loaner location near you before heading out on the water by clicking the link in the comments sections.

26/06/2026

We’re excited to launch the first digital locker site for the BoatUS Foundation’s nationwide Life Jacket Loaner Pilot Program.

Now live at Sandy Point State Park, our new life jacket digital locker makes borrowing a life jacket quick and convenient through an easy digital checkout process. This marks the first location in our pilot, with additional sites coming soon!

22/06/2026

Most Dangerous Boating Times ⏰ Accidents are 30% more likely to be fatal between midnight and 2:30 AM.
🌙 Night boating requires extra caution—and often, more training.
🕶️ Light your vessel, slow down, and avoid impaired operation.

17/06/2026

Did you know manages 600+ Life Jacket Loaner sites nationwide? Perfect for families and community events. Find a location near you today: http://spr.ly/6182fuDPe

12/06/2026

Our Director of Outreach Alanna Keating wants to remind you to use our newly launched national database to track abandoned boats in your community! Check it out at the link in our bio.