June 28, 2021
NEWS from BoatUS
Boat Owners Association of The United States
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Press Contact: D. Scott Croft, Vice President Public Affairs, 703-461-2864, SCroft@BoatUS.com
ANNAPOLIS, Md., June 28, 2021 – More recreational boaters than ever are expected to hit the water over Fourth of July weekend, and for some it will be their first spent aboard a boat during this uniquely American holiday. While many vessels will have alcoholic beverages aboard, alcohol use is the leading known contributing factor in fatal boating accidents. The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water offers two reasons why it may be best to save those drinks until everyone is safely ashore.
The Foundation suggests taking along a variety of nonalcoholic drinks and water, and plenty of food and snacks. Wear clothes that will help keep you and your passengers cool. Plan to limit your trip to a reasonable time to avoid fatigue. If you want to make alcohol part of your day's entertainment, plan to have a party ashore at the dock, beach, boat club or in your own backyard.
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Suggested social media post:
Don’t let alcohol crash America’s birthday celebration on the water https://bit.ly/3vUta6v @BoatUSFoundation #july4th #independenceday #soberboater
About the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water:
The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water is a national leader promoting safe, clean and responsible boating. Funded primarily by donations from the more than 800,000 members of Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS), the nonprofit provides innovative educational outreach directly to boaters and anglers with the aim of reducing accidents and fatalities, increasing stewardship of America's waterways and keeping boating safe for all. A range of boating safety courses – including 36 free state courses – can be found at BoatUS.org/Courses.