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Only two weeks left to apply to be a speaker at our Turning the Tide Summit, December 6-9 in New Orleans – applications ...
26/05/2026

Only two weeks left to apply to be a speaker at our Turning the Tide Summit, December 6-9 in New Orleans – applications close on June 1!

The Turning the Tide Summit is open to environmental experts, boating enthusiasts, environmental agency staff, policymakers and industry leaders. We’re shaping a program that provides resources, panel discussions and keynote addresses that focus on abandoned boats and sustainable disposal solutions for boating related waste, including fiberglass and shrink-wrap.
If you have experience working with abandoned boats and boating-related waste, we want to hear from you! Help shape the conversation and submit your proposal today.

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25/05/2026
22/05/2026

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Safe boating isn’t just about not drinking and boating, or going too fast. It’s also a stern reminder that abandoned vessels can, and will, …

The best days on the water start with safety.Before you boat, take a moment to prepare so everyone can enjoy the ride. ...
22/05/2026

The best days on the water start with safety.
Before you boat, take a moment to prepare so everyone can enjoy the ride.

Don’t let the weather catch you off guard. Check the forecast before you leave the dock and avoid boating in unsafe cond...
21/05/2026

Don’t let the weather catch you off guard. Check the forecast before you leave the dock and avoid boating in unsafe conditions.

National Safe Boating Week is the perfect time to get up to speed on understanding how to properly fit a child's life ja...
20/05/2026

National Safe Boating Week is the perfect time to get up to speed on understanding how to properly fit a child's life jacket!

⚓️Take the FREE online BoatUS Foundation Boating Safety Course, whi...

Before you head out, file a float plan.Let someone know where you’re going and when you’ll be back so help can find you ...
20/05/2026

Before you head out, file a float plan.
Let someone know where you’re going and when you’ll be back so help can find you faster if needed. It can be as simple as writing it down for someone, or you can download a float plan here: http://spr.ly/6187BBApo1

Clip it before you cruise.Your engine cut-off switch (ECOS) can stop your engine if you’re thrown from the helm, which h...
19/05/2026

Clip it before you cruise.
Your engine cut-off switch (ECOS) can stop your engine if you’re thrown from the helm, which helps prevent a runaway situation.

Before you head out, take a minute to inspect your beacon.Make sure your EPIRB or PLB is registered, within battery life...
18/05/2026

Before you head out, take a minute to inspect your beacon.
Make sure your EPIRB or PLB is registered, within battery life, and ready when you need it most.If you don’t have an emergency beacon and are headed out of VHF or cell phone range, you can rent one from the BoatUS Foundation. https://boatus.org/emergency-beacon-rentals/

Headed out on the water? Don’t skip the fit check.A life jacket only works if you wear it—and wear it right. Zip it. Buc...
17/05/2026

Headed out on the water? Don’t skip the fit check.
A life jacket only works if you wear it—and wear it right. Zip it. Buckle it. Clip it. Make it snug. boatus.org/life-jacket-loaner

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