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Wednesday, June 9, 2021

The Big Bumper Company line of products are now available for Canadian purchases thanks to Henry H. Smith Company! Find out how to purchase one of there many great products here!

tags: Accessories, Canada, safety

Thursday, May 27, 2021

With new and used boat sales soaring to record highs in 2020 to first-time boat buyers, boating safety stakeholders are taking extra measures to communicate and promote safe boating practices in advance of the busy summer boating season.

by: Wanda Kenton Smith, Water Sports Foundation

tags: safety

Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Make docking easier on you and your boat. Check out how Big Bumper can keep bumps at bay. (that’s a figure of speech the bumps will NOT be happening even on the bay)

tags: Accessories, safety

Tuesday, May 25, 2021

Have you heard about the new kill switch mandate? Our writer Dan Armitage goes into detail about solo boating and what you need to have covered.

by: Dan Armitage

tags: Law & Politics, safety

Monday, May 24, 2021

Don’t be this person! Read a recent tale of the ODNR saving someone's life which all could have been avoided if a life jacket was in use.

tags: Dept of Natural Resources, Lake Erie, safety

Saturday, May 22, 2021

The Water Sports Foundation has just completed the first phase of its new "National Boating Safety Media Center"! As part of a U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Outreach Grant, it is designed to help journalists assigned with covering boating safety topics find credible resources, materials, and data regarding boating safety. With its responsive layout and easy navigation it is sure to so just that!

tags: safety, Software & Apps

Thursday, May 13, 2021

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources and the National Safe Boating Council are kicking off the annual Safe Boating Campaign. With National Safe Boating Week being held May 18-24, they are reminding all boaters to stay safe as the boating season starts.

tags: Boating 101, Dept of Natural Resources, safety

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

The Bombora Wanderer is a new PFD on the market for users who want the safety of a PFD, but don't want the problem of being restricted by the bulkiness of a normal PFD. It is very easy to use and comes in multiple different colors. Safety has never been easier.

tags: Accessories, safety

Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Boat safety is important, especially when you're boating during cooler temperatures. Learn some essential tips for boating in the cold. Read about it here!

by: Ohio Department of Natural Resources

tags: Boating 101, safety

Sunday, April 11, 2021

Learn about boat safety and the importance of fire extinguishers. 

by: John Tiger

tags: Boating 101, safety

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