West Marine Donates Youth Life Jackets, While BoatUS Foundation Helps by Finding Good “Homes”

West Marine, the nation’s largest specialty retailer of boating supplies and accessories has teamed up with the non-profit BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water to give away over 2500 life jackets. West Marine donated the easy-to-wear, type-III vest-style life jackets while the BoatUS Foundation found good “homes” for these critical life-saving devices at [...]

Promote Your Life Jacket Loaner Website With BoatUS Foundation’s New Interactive Map

The BoatUS Foundation’s Life Jacket Loaner Program has 500 loaner locations in all 50 states and DC and is funded by donations from the half a million members of Boat Owners Association of The United States.

Boaters: Tips For Preparing For Summer Lightning Storms

For recreational boaters, summer thunderstorms bring danger not only with wind and waves, but also with lightning strikes. BoatUS’ Seaworthy Magazine recently took a look at how to protect yourself from this hazard while boating, sailing and fishing on the open water and has these tips

LIFE JACKET TRADE-IN MAY 27

The Department of Boating and Waterways (DBW), Radio Disney and UC Davis Children’s Hospital announce the 12th Annual Life Jacket Trade-In. The event will take place May 27 from 4-6 p.m. at select Kohl’s Department Store locations in Sacramento, and from 1-3 p.m. at Sam’s Club locations in the Bay Area and Los Angeles.

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