Wear a life jacket at work. Snap a picture. Post the picture on
social media with the hashtag #wearyourlifejacketatworkday. Tag the
Safe Boating Campaign (@boatingcampaign).
CLEARWATER, Fla., May 6, 2024
/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Whether you're working in the office, at
home, in the air, or on the water, all boating enthusiasts can
participate in Wear Your Life Jacket at Work Day on Friday, May 17, 2024. This fun day is part of the
Safe Boating Campaign, a global awareness effort that encourages
boaters to make the most of their boating adventure by being
responsible.
"Wearing a life jacket is the best choice
you can make when recreating on the water. Nobody plans to end up
in the water unexpectedly." Peg
Phillips, Executive Director, National Safe Boating
Council
"Wear Your Life Jacket at Work Day is a great opportunity to
share your love for boating with others," said Peg Phillips, executive director of the National
Safe Boating Council (NSBC), a nonprofit dedicated to helping
create a safe boating experience for all boaters and the lead
organization of the Safe Boating Campaign. "The NSBC is excited to
see the fun and creative ways boaters wear their life jacket at
work for a chance to win a prize."
Here's how to participate:
1. Wear a life jacket wherever you work
2. Snap a picture
3. Post the picture on social media with the
hashtag #wearyourlifejacketatworkday
4. Tag the Safe Boating Campaign
(@boatingcampaign)
Boaters will randomly be selected to win prizes from the Safe
Boating Campaign throughout the day.
U.S. Coast Guard statistics show that drowning was the reported
cause of death in three out of every four recreational boating
fatalities in 2022, and that 85 percent of those who drowned were
not wearing life jackets.
"Wearing a life jacket is the best choice you can make when
recreating on the water. Nobody plans to end up in the water
unexpectedly," continued Phillips.
There are many options for boaters when it comes to choosing a
life jacket. When selecting a life jacket, a boater should check
that it is U.S. Coast Guard approved, appropriate for the water
activity, and fits properly.
National Safe Boating Week will take place following Wear Your
Life Jacket at Work Day from May 18-24,
2024. During this week, the Safe Boating Campaign will
provide daily tips for boaters on social media. Follow the Safe
Boating Campaign on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at
@boatingcampaign.
The Safe Boating Campaign is produced under a grant from the
Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, administered by the
U.S. Coast Guard. The campaign offers a variety of free and paid
resources to support local boating safety education efforts. Learn
more at https://safeboatingcampaign.com.
About the National Safe Boating Council
Established in 1958, the National Safe Boating Council is the
foremost coalition for the advancement and promotion of safer
boating through education, outreach, and training. For more
information about NSBC programs and professional development
opportunities, visit https://www.safeboatingcouncil.org.
Media Contact
Peg Phillips, National Safe
Boating Council, 703-361-4294,
pphillips@safeboatingcouncil.org, https://safeboatingcampaign.com
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SOURCE National Safe Boating Council