COVID-19 NaƟ onal Safe BoaƟ ng Campaign

COVID-19

National Safe Boating Council, April 1, 2020

Dear Safe BoaƟ ng Campaign Partners,

With the ongoing coverage surrounding the coronavirus outbreak, our top priority is to keep our Safe BoaƟ ng Campaign partners around the world safe. Historically the NaƟ onal Safe BoaƟ ng Council (NSBC) has developed resources for partners around the world to use in their local grassroots eff orts and encouraged local parƟ cipaƟ on in events such as NaƟ onal Safe BoaƟ ng Week, Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day, and Ready, Set, Wear It Days.

In following recommendaƟ ons from the

Centers for Disease

Control, the NSBC encourages partners to postpone or cancel all large gatherings unƟ l otherwise noƟ - fi ed by your state or local offi cials. For event guidance related to COVID-19, please visit: hƩ ps://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/large-events/massgatherings-ready-for-covid-19.html#plan-prepare.

“Postpone or cancel all large gatherings unƟ l otherwise noƟ - fi ed by your state or local offi cials.”

Smaller gatherings may be acceptable if proper risk reducƟ on methods, including proper handwashing and social distancing, can be done. However, event organizers should consider the safety of ALL parƟ cipants as their top priority and follow the recommendaƟ ons provided by the CDC and local offi cials. The NSBC encourages partners to communicate with their local community via social media, newsleƩ ers, local newspapers, and other digital communicaƟ ons about recreaƟ onal boaƟ ng safety. During this Ɵ me of social distancing, new and seasoned boaters may be out on the water. Please visit our Resource Kit for free social media images, videos, posts and other content.

“Encourage local parƟ cipaƟ on in events such as ... Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day, and

Ready, Set, Wear It Days.”

Select free resources, such as brochures, sƟ ckers, pledge cards, wristbands and other printed giveaway items are delayed due to stay-at-home orders impacƟ ng warehouse distribuƟ on and delivery.

We’re all in this together. I encourage you to monitor SafeBoaƟ ngCampaign.com for updates and addiƟ onal digital resources. Please feel free to contact me directly with any quesƟ ons or concerns at ypentz@safeboaƟ ngcouncil.org.

Best,

Yvonne Pentz CommunicaƟ ons Director NaƟ onal Safe BoaƟ ng Council Ω