SafeBoatingCouncil

This Friday is #WearYourLifeJacketatWorkDay! Join the fun and take a photo of yourself in your life jacket and tag us to help share the #safeboating message! 👩‍💻 National Safe Boating Week is May 16-22. View, share, and use our toolkit: safeboatingcampaign.com/resources/nati…

**FREE ONLINE TRAINING** Join us for our next live, free training session Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 12:30 PM (EDT) where we will go over Rule 5: Lookout. Training is held on Zoom, and registration is FREE: boatoncourse.com/training-sessi…

Looking to try kayaking for the first time? The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is hosting a Kayaking 101 class on May 16 in Apollo Beach, FL as part of National Safe Boating Week! outreach.myfwc.com/events/EventDe… @MyFWC @BoatingCampaign #nationalsafeboatingweek

The @SafeBoatCouncil (NSBC) is encouraging participation in the 2026 National Recreational Boating Safety Survey (NRBSS), launched by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). 🔗 buff.ly/VGU9nu2

Join our next live, free training session TODAY where we will go over Rule 30: Anchored Vessels and Vessels Aground. Registration is free, and there's still time to join! See you soon! boatoncourse.com/training-sessi…

**MEMBERSHIP MONDAY** A heartfelt thank you to Admiral Club member @theLVproj, relentlessly pursuing the idea that all people can LiVe and LoVe buoyantly, in honor of Connor Gage. thelvproject.org. Last, share a smile! 😊 Learn more at honorconnorrun.com

**EARN YOUR BOATING SAFETY CARD!** Ready to boat safely and confidently? Earn your boating safety card through the National Safe Boating Council’s approved online course - quick, easy, and at your own pace! recademics.com/boating/partne… @boatingcampaign #safeboating

Wherever your adventure leads you, remember to always wear your life jacket. 🧡

Alcohol’s effects can be intensified on the water, impairing judgment, balance, coordination, and reaction time. Choosing to boat sober helps create a safer environment for everyone on board and contributes to a more enjoyable day on the water. #BoatSober #ODW26

The 2026 International Boating and Water Safety Summit is officially underway, and it’s already been an incredible experience! We’re grateful for all who have come together to share ideas, build connections, and advance boating and water safety efforts around the world. #IBWSS26

Join our next live, free training session on Tuesday, May 12 at 11 AM (EDT) where we will go over Rule 30: Anchored Vessels and Vessels Aground. Registration is free. See you then! boatoncourse.com/training-sessi…

There's still time! Join us for an incredible virtual Summit this Thursday and Friday. Earn CEUs from the comfort of your office or home! View the program: ibwss.org/program/2026-p… Register (it's free!): ibwss.org/register/ @IBWSS @USCG

It’s time for some rattlesnake reminders 🐍 CO’s snakes are waking up for the season & in some places, they have already been active since our mid-March heatwave. So it’s time for some snake safety tipssss…

Today is National Weather Observers Day! 🙏 Thank all of you that observe, report, and maintain equipment in support of providing the weather observations that are so critical to weather forecasting across the world. If YOU would like to get involved, check out the links below! Skywarn: weather.gov/skywarn/ CoCoRaHS: cocorahs.org mPING: mping.nssl.noaa.gov COOP: weather.gov/coop/Overview

@ABYC_BoatSafety announced the recipients of its 2026 Outstanding Technician Awards during International Marine Service Technician Week, held April 20–24. 🔗 buff.ly/OOYTCTA

The mission goes beyond the coasts. Our same elite skills honed in the Pacific Northwest are critical for rescuing families from flooded neighborhoods. This is how our Advanced Helicopter Rescue School prepares our crews to perform complex urban missions, and fulfill our sacred trust with the American people. #SemperParatus #SoOthersMayLive #USCG @DHSgov

**MEMBERSHIP SHOUTOUT!** A huge thank you and shoutout to Admiral Club member Kalkomey, creating outdoor enthusiasts since 1995!! 👏 👏 🎉 kalkomey.com → **BECOME A MEMBER** Explore membership with us today! safeboatingcouncil.org/memberships

**EARN YOUR BOATING SAFETY CARD!** Ready to boat safely and confidently? Earn your boating safety card through the National Safe Boating Council’s approved online course - quick, easy, and at your own pace! Start today: recademics.com/boating/partne… @boatingcampaign #safeboating

Why attend #IBWSS26? This year’s Summit is virtual, free, and will bring together leaders from across the boating and water safety community to address critical issues shaping recreational boating safety. Register today: ibwss.org/register @IBWSS @USCG

**MEMBERSHIP MONDAY!** A huge thank you and shoutout to Admiral Club member @Coastkey! CoastKey is a true keyless ignition system for your boat. Learn more at coastkey.com → Explore membership with us today! safeboatingcouncil.org/memberships