"Wear a Life Jacket!" Video Premieres

Raleigh, NC, March 11, 2019 --(PR.com)-- The United States Power Squadrons® (USPS) continues the debut of its third season of safe-boating videos on America’s Boating Channel™ with “Wear a Life Jacket!,” which can be found online at americasboatingchannel.com and as a free mobile app available at Apple’s App Store and Google Play.

The new "Wear a Life Jacket!" video shows why recreational boaters should always wear life jackets while underway.

Viewers will also learn about special considerations for children and young adults.
Also featured are tips regarding on-the-water activities that pose additional risks.

The “Wear a Life Jacket!” video is also being distributed by America’s Boating Channel through popular social media including Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

America’s Boating Channel is now releasing a new safe-boating video every Friday as most Americans prepare for the recreational boating season.

Topics covered in the new series include cold water survival, human-propelled sports, electronic navigation, situational awareness, and boating under the influence (BUI).

All video programming on the channel is offered at no charge.

America’s Boating Channel is produced under a grant from the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund administered by the U.S. Coast Guard.

The United States Power Squadrons is the premier boating organization dedicated to “Safe Boating through Education” since 1914. USPS is America’s Boating Club® -- For Boaters, By Boaters™. America’s Boating Club is a registered trademark of the United States Power Squadrons.

America’s Boating Channel has as its partner BoatUS and is cosponsored by Discover Boating with a contribution from Weems & Plath.

As an America’s Boating Channel Partner, the Boat Owners Association of the United States (BoatUS) has been looking after the interests of recreational boaters since its founding in 1966.

BoatUs is the nation's largest organization of recreational boat owners, with over half a million dues-paying members.

BoatUS provides a diverse offering of marine services for the recreational boater.

As an America’s Boating Channel Sponsor, Discover Boating is a public awareness effort managed by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) on behalf of the North American recreational boating industry.

Discover Boating programs focus on increasing participation and creating interest in recreational boating by demonstrating the benefits, affordability, and accessibility of the boating lifestyle.

As an America’s Boating Channel Contributor, Weems & Plath offers the SOS Distress Light, an LED visual distress signal device that meets US Coast Guard requirements to replace traditional pyrotechnic flares.

America’s Boating Channel Website: americasboatingchannel.com
United States Power Squadrons Website: americasboatingclub.org
U.S. Coast Guard Website: uscgboating.org
BoatUS Website: boatus.com
Discover Boating Website: discoverboating.com
Weems & Plath Website: weems-plath.com