Media Assets

Browse media assets on recreational boating, such as infographics, logos, photo library and a social media toolkit. If you have a question or would like to see information added, please contact us.

+ Infographics

Boating Safety and Life Jackets

Safe Boating Campaign

BoatBeat

Boating Under the Influence (JPG, PNG, PDF)
Communication Devices (JPG, PNG, PDF)
Distracted Boating is Hazardous (JPG, PNG, PDF)
Life Jackets Save Lives (JPG, PNG, PDF)
Paddlesports Safety (JPG, PNG, PDF)
Take a Safe Boating Course (JPG, PNG, PDF)
Towed Water Sports Safety (JPG, PNG, PDF)

American Canoe Association Safety Series

Life Jacket Wear (JPG, PNG, PDF)
Defensive Boating (JPG, PNG, PDF)
Know Your Limits (JPG, PNG, PDF)
Paddler’s Safety Checklist (JPG, PNG, PDF)
Float Plans (JPG, PNG, PDF)
Communications (JPG, PNG, PDF)
Obtaining the Knowledge You Need (JPG, PNG, PDF)
Trip Leading (JPG, PNG, PDF)
Youth Paddling (JPG, PNG, PDF)
SUP Leashes (JPG, PNG, PDF)
SUP Lifejackets (JPG, PNG, PDF)
Paddling Participation & Fatality Stats (JPG, PNG, PDF)
Kayak Fishing Safety Tips (JPG, PNG, PDF)

+ Logos

To download a logo for a national boating campaign, please visit their website.

+ Photo and Image Libraries

+ Press Kits

These national campaigns have press kits available.

+ Public Service Announcements

These national campaigns have various public service announcements, including video, print and radio elements, as well as bilingual PSAs.

+ Social Media

Social media is a great way to share boating safety information and fun things to know and do with friends and family! Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter, and we’ll be sure to do the same! Remember to use the hashtags #boatbeat and #safeboating on Twitter.

Here are suggested posts to share about BoatBeat.org on social media. If you are looking for information on a specific boating safety issue to develop social media content, please reference our national fact sheets. Please browse the infographic, photo and image libraries, and video libraries on this page to find images and videos to accompany posts.

Facebook

Looking for a national resource of recreational boating information? Visit BoatBeat.org for national facts, case studies and other media assets in one online location. It’s a collaborative effort with support from the National Safe Boating Council, the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators, and the U.S. Coast Guard.
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Have you read the latest BoatBeat Alerts? Recent news about boating safety and industry developments.
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Did you know life jackets come in many styles for your water activity – some even automatically inflate? Learn more at BoatBeat.org.
Share link: https://boatbeat.org/fact-sheets/life-jacket-styles/

Boating can magnify the side effects of alcohol use, such as impaired judgment, reduced balance and poor coordination. More information at BoatBeat.org.
Share link: https://boatbeat.org/fact-sheets/alcohol-and-boating-dont-mix/

Quickly alert Search and Rescue assets by transmitting a coded message on the 406 MHz distress frequency via satellite. Learn more about EPIRBs and PLBs.
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Wearing an engine cut-off switch may save 26 lives each year and prevent 186 injuries.
Share link: https://boatbeat.org/fact-sheets/emergency-enginepropulsion-cut-off-devices/

States with mandatory boating education have a lower number of fatalities per 100,000 registered boats.
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Have everything onboard and working the way it should? Every Vessel Safety Check is conducted 100% free of charge by @USPS and @USCGAux.
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Twitter

BoatBeat.org is a national resource of recreational boating info via @safeboatcouncil @NASBLA @USCG. #safeboating
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Read the latest #BoatBeat alerts for news about boating alerts and industry developments. #safeboating
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#DidYouKnow life jackets come in many styles for your water activity – some even automatically inflate? #boatbeat #safeboating #wearit
Share link: https://boatbeat.org/fact-sheets/life-jacket-styles/

Boating magnifies side effects of alcohol use: impaired judgment and poor coordination. #boatbeat #safeboating
Share link: https://boatbeat.org/fact-sheets/alcohol-and-boating-dont-mix/

An EPIRB or PLB can quickly alert Search and Rescue assets in a boating emergency. #boatbeat #safeboating @boatingisfun @USCGAux
Share link: https://boatbeat.org/fact-sheets/epirb-and-plb/

Wearing an engine cut-off switch saves lives and prevents recreational boating injuries. #boatbeat #safeboating
Share link: https://boatbeat.org/fact-sheets/emergency-enginepropulsion-cut-off-devices/

States with mandatory boating education have a lower number of fatalities. #boatbeat #safeboating
Share link: https://boatbeat.org/fact-sheets/boating-safety-education/

Every Vessel Safety Check is conducted 100% free of charge. #boatbeat #safeboating
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More Information

Fact Sheets

+ Webinars

Members of the media may find these webinars helpful to understanding various components of boating safety.

+ Videos

Browse boating safety videos from leading national organizations.

+ Glossary

A glossary of frequently used boating terms.

+ Style Guide

Browse frequently used words or phrases for quick reference, including phrases specific to boating in BoatBeat’s Style Guide.

Resources

Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (e-CFR)

Fact Sheets Browse fact sheets on recreational boating, search by topic.

BoatBeat Alerts Industry news, alerts, and other updates.