The Sea Tow Foundation believes that boating can be both Safe and Fun and our goal is to provide education, tools and resources in order to promote safe and responsible boating.

Our easy to understand programs are operated by businesses; local and federal governmental agencies; non-profit organizations; civic groups; clubs; and individuals in communities across all 50 states. The programs generate millions of media impressions year after year to raise awareness about the importance of preventing boating under the influence and drowning. Requests for our boating safety programs are growing each year and we need your support. Help us prevent boating under the influence and drowning in your area by joining our cause today! 

Life Jacket Loaner Program

Since 2008, the Sea Tow Foundation has distributed over 100,000 life jackets to local businesses and organizations across the country. The life jacket loaner stations are in all 50 states and 3 territories currently and locations are in operation where boaters will have easy access to the life jackets, such as boat ramps, marinas and parks.  Boaters may borrow the life jackets at no cost and are asked to return them when they are finished so that they are available for others to use.

Click here for more details about the Life Jacket Loaner Program.

Sober Skipper Campaign

The Sea Tow Foundation believe that Boating Under the Influence accidents and fatalities are 100% preventable. Boat operators should not drink alcohol or take drugs. Take the Pledge to be the Sober Skipper for you, your family, your friends, your passengers, and everyone else on board your boat and on the water.

Click here for more details about the Sober Skipper Campaign.

Sea Tow Foundation's Boating Safety Advisory Council & NatIONAL BOATING SAFETY AWARDS

The Sea Tow Foundation's Boating Safety Advisory Council is a volunteer group of individuals who represent a broad-based perspective within the boating industry who provide highly valued insight and recommendations on boating safety initiatives. The Council members also oversee the National Boating Safety Awards which were developed in 2019 to recognize and celebrate the top for-profit boating industry companies for their commitment to promoting boating safety.

Click here for more details on the Sea Tow Foundation's Boating Safety Advisory Council

Flare Education & Awareness Program

Boaters are required to carry Visual Distress Signals (VDS). The majority of VDS are known as flares. These flares can be pyrotechnic or electronic. Pyrotechnic flares are explosive devices that burn very hot and the light doesn't last more than a couple of minutes. Electronic flares or E-Flares run off of batteries that can be replaced and the light can last for multiple hours. Both options meet the USCG carriage requirements for VDS.

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Resources to Help with all Programs

The Sea Tow Foundation has additional resources to help local groups use our Programs. Some of these resources include:

1. Slide Presentations
2. Webinars 
3. Model Release Form 
4. Boating Safety Course Recommendations
5. PSAs
6. Life Jacket Count Form

Click here to find all of the Resources available to you and more