America's Boating Channel Stresses Collision Avoidance over Labor Day Weekend

Raleigh, NC, 1 September 2022 – America’s Boating Channel™ is reminding recreational boaters to “Enjoy the ride – don’t collide!” this Labor Day Weekend by presenting a new and different video each day of the holiday period from Friday September 2 through Monday September 5 starting at 9 AM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) daily.

The titles will be featured on AmericasBoatingChannel.com, America’s Boating Channel on YouTube, and across online social media. 

“BOAT OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITIES,” kicking off the campaign on Friday morning, covers obligations of boat operators for ensuring safety from pre-departure to the conclusion of every voyage. Viewers will learn operational techniques and boater courtesy. Also featured are tips for avoiding negligence.

“COLLISION AVOIDANCE,” featured on Saturday, covers the most basic and essential of Navigation Rules. Viewers will learn how to determine stand-on and give-way vessels in various circumstances. Also featured are tips for steering clear of potentially dangerous situations.

DEFENSIVE BOATING,” highlighted Sunday, covers the importance of keeping a safe distance from other boaters. Viewers will learn how experienced boaters can change their habits for a safer boating experience with so many new boaters on the water. Also featured are special tips for those who are new to boating.

“BEHAVIORAL CONSEQUENCES,” wrapping up the campaign on Monday, covers the importance to recreational boat operators of having a working knowledge of the Navigation Rules. Viewers will learn about the dangers of not following the rules of the road. Also featured are tips for responsible boating.

America’s Boating Channel’s sixth season of videos, which premiered throughout the 2022 boating season, includes “FIRE EXTINGUISHER REGULATIONS,” “TRAILERING A BOAT,” “DEFENSIVE BOATING,” “DIGITAL CHARTS AND VIRTUAL ATONS,” COMMERCIAL TRAFFIC,” “LIFE JACKET WEAR,” “BOAT OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITIES,” “NAVIGATING INLETS,” “ELECTRONIC VISUAL DISTRESS SIGNALS,” and “CAPACITY COMPLIANCE.”

America’s Boating Channel is now preparing to introduce “INLET DRONE VIDEOS,” a new video service offering that will provide narrated aerial video coverage of high-traffic US waterway entrances to help recreational boaters prepare for their first sorties through high-traffic waterway entrances. Filming was recently completed at Columbia River Bar, WA, the third inlet to be covered in the new video service offering. To learn more, email [email protected].

About America’s Boating Channel
America’s Boating Channel™ is produced by United States Power Squadrons® (USPS) under a grant from the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund administered by the U.S. Coast Guard. The service features professionally produced high-definition safe boating and boater education videos. America’s Boating Channel has been recognized with the National Boating Industry Safety Award as the 2021 Top Marine Media Outlet and with the 2022 International Boating & Water Safety Summit Communication Award for the top Video Public Service Announcement (PSA) Series. As the premier boating organization dedicated to “Safe Boating through Education” since 1914, USPS is America’s Boating Club® – For Boaters, By Boaters™.
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