Sober Skipper Program - Sea Tow Foundation

Sober Skipper Campaign

sober skipper campaignThe Sea Tow Foundation believes that Boating Under the Influence (BUI) accidents and fatalities are 100% preventable and have launched a new video series to explain Why It Matters. Watch the video series here.
video series toolkitShare the important message behind the “Sober Skipper: Why It Matters” video series using this toolkit.  

TAKE THE SOBER SKIPPER PLEDGE

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We all know about the dangers of drinking and driving, which is why we assign designated drivers and don’t get in the car when an intoxicated person is behind the wheel. Well, the same rules apply to the water, too. Boating Under the Influence is the leading cause of fatal boating accidents, but it’s 100% preventable. A buzzed skipper is a drunk skipper. Take the pledge to always have a Sober Skipper at the helm, so Boating Under the Influence accidents can be eliminated.

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Think nothing can take you down? Think again.

On a boat, wind, vibration, noise, and the sun can impair balance, coordination, and concentration - all of which are intensified by the use of alcohol, drugs, or even some medications. Drinking alcohol is the leading contributing factor in fatal boating accidents every year, but if every boat were to have a Sober Skipper at the helm, these accidents and deaths would be 100% preventable.

Our goal at the Sea Tow Foundation is to eliminate Boating Under the Influence (BUI) by encouraging all boaters to choose to be or to designate a sober skipper before leaving the dock and "Take the Pledge" to not drink any alcohol or take any drugs. Do it for your family, your friends, your passengers and everyone else on board your boat and on the water, so nothing can take you down.

Promote Sober Skipper with these Tools

Promote the Sober Skipper Campaign to boaters in your area using the following free tools. These can help you talk about Boating Under the Influence (BUI) and how it's the largest contributing factor for recreational boating injuries and deaths. Sober Skipper is centered around the idea that boaters need to make the choice to be or to designate a sober skipper before leaving the dock. And that the Sober Skipper is in charge of the safe operation of their boat and the safety of all of the passengers in the boat. Working together, we can help eliminate BUI nationwide.

Resource Kit is available to help you promote the Sober Skipper message on a local level, both through media relations, customizable social media and newsletter communications, and with resources available through the Sea Tow Foundation. This kit is a downloadable pdf file which includes:

Sober Skipper Resource Kit

Sober Skipper Chart

Sober Skipper Take the Pledge Flyer

Sober Skipper Talking Points

PROMOTE SOBER SKIpper with these free materials

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Whistles, floating keychains, wristbands, and a display box for the wristbands are all available in bulk to distribute to spread the message in your community. The items are completely free, but a small shipping and handling charge will be added. To order these Sober Skipper materials, go to our store here.