There’s nothing like time on the water with family and friends. ☀️🚤 🌊As more people discover boating each season, helping new boaters understand safe and responsible boating practices is more important than ever. From life jackets and navigation rules to weather awareness and emergency prep, a little planning goes a long way toward making every day on the water safer and more enjoyable. Prepared boaters have more fun. #NationalSafeBoatingWeek# #DiscoverBoating# #SafeBoating# #RecreationalBoating# #MarineIndustry# #BoatingSafety# #IndustryResources#

When helping customers shop for a new boat, encourage them to look for the NMMA Certified logo, a trusted mark of safety, quality and compliance. ⚓NMMA Certification helps manufacturers meet and often exceed U.S. Coast Guard regulations, giving boaters added confidence every time they head out on the water. As the industry recognizes National Safe Boating Week, certification remains an important part of advancing safer boating experiences across the recreational marine market. 🔗 Learn more about certified boats: #NationalSafeBoatingWeek# #DiscoverBoating# #SafeBoating# #RecreationalBoating# #MarineIndustry# #Certification# #BoatingSafety#

Today is Wear Your Life Jacket at Work Day! 🌊⚓ Before boaters hit the water this season, safety starts with the right gear. A properly fitted, U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket can make all the difference. We’re joining the recreational boating community in raising awareness for National Safe Boating Week by wearing our life jackets at work today. Show us your crew, snap a photo and tag us! 📸🚤 #WearYourLifeJacketAtWorkDay# #NationalSafeBoatingWeek# #DiscoverBoating# #SafeBoating# #RecreationalBoating# #BoatingSafety# #MarineIndustry# #BoatingSafety# #NSBW2026#

As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, now is an important time for the recreational boating industry to help customers prepare for a safe and enjoyable weekend on the water. NMMA encourages members, dealers and industry stakeholders to share trusted boating safety resources with their customers, including reminders to wear a life jacket, check the weather, boat sober, file a float plan and review local navigation rules before heading out. Discover Boating offers consumer-friendly safety articles, tips and videos that can be shared across websites, newsletters and social media channels to help new and experienced boaters feel confident and prepared. Explore available resources and help amplify safe boating messages ahead of the holiday weekend: