2008 North American Safe Boating Campaign-Public Service Announcements

Public
Service
Announcements
(PSAs)

NORTH
AMERICAN
SAFE
BOATING
CAMPAIGN

Use these resources from the Campaign "PRESSROOM" to supplement your feed to the media. If you are the media, feel free to use these resources as well as other materials on this web site to create boating safety awareness. This awareness is a matter of public safety--awareness that can save lives.

Resources on this page include:

Radio PSAs (mp3 audio)
Video PSAs (Quicktime)

Other resources on this web site include:

More great resources are available at
USCG Office of Boating Safety's web site:

USCG Office of Boating Safety

Quicktime files are best viewed with the most recent version of Quicktime's free plug-in. Select the Quicktime icon (above) to access Quicktime's download web page. This free plug-in is the "reader" software application enabling you to view files. To save any of the files to your computer, right click on your mouse and save the file to your hard drive. Be aware that you may need to purchase Quicktime Pro for custom use. Access to purchase this software is available from the same page.

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MP3 Audio
PSAs:

"Survivor" Rupert Boneham Radio Public Service Announcement (NSBC version)
Television personality from the "Survivor" television series, Rupert Boneham, promotes the importance of wearing a life jacket and being a survivor on your boat. Audio tagline specifies National Safe Boating Council (NSBC).

"Survivor" Rupert Boneham Radio Public Service Announcement (USCG version)
Television personality from the "Survivor" television series, Rupert Boneham, promotes the importance of wearing a life jacket and being a survivor on your boat. Audio tagline specifies United States Coast Guard (USCG).

"Wear It!" 2007 Radio Public Service Announcement
with Christa Miller
Television actress and mom of three, Christa Miller, promotes the importance of wearing a life jacket and talks about why she and her family always “Wear It!”

Radio Public Service Announcement with CSI
PSA as Quicktime
PSA as MP3
A public service announcement (PSA) from our Campaign partner, Minnesota DNR. This PSA pits the wits of investigators of CSI as to why someone would not wear a life jacket and even a great swimmer needs one. This PSA allows the addition of a personal trailer.

Radio Public Service Announcement
with Rudy Boesch
A public service announcement (PSA) for the 2006 "Be a Survivor!" contest featuring Survivor star Rudy Boesch and promoting the value of life jackets.

Radio Public Service Announcement
with the Labontes
The Labonte racing family's Justin, Terry, and Bobby Labonte speak out about the importance of wearing a life jacket in this 60-second radio PSA promoting the "You're in Command" initiative.

Radio Public Service Announcement
with Rebecca Giddens
Whitewater Kayaking Silver Medalist Rebecca Giddens reminds boaters that, "Boating Responsibly is Cool" in this 60-second radio PSA promoting the "You're in Command" initiative.

Radio Public Service Announcement
with John Amos
Boating safety advocate and Emmy-nominated actor John Amos on the reasons why you should wear your life jacket at all times while on the water.

Radio Public Service Announcement
Safety Pirate
Six mpg files that emphasize boating safety with humor.

Radio Public Service Announcement
"BOAT SMART" Game Show
It's no game to "BOAT SMART" and this PSA concludes that wearing a life jacket is a real winner.

Quicktime
Video
PSAs:

	The Water Sport Industry Association (WSIA) The Alliance recently teamed up with the WSIA and Fuel TV to create a PSA reminding us about the importance of wearing our life jackets. The PSA will be airing on Fuel TV over the next few months. Web site Flash video
	"Wear It!" 2008 " Public Service Announcement with Rupert Boneham Television personality from the "Survivor" television series promotes the importance of wearing a life jacket. 430x240 pixels-23.6MB 430x240 pixels-3.9MB (Windows Media file)
	"Wear It!" 2008 " Public Service Announcement with Rupert Boneham for various states Television personality from the "Survivor" television series promotes the importance of wearing a life jacket. California: 430x240 pixels-23.6MB Tennessee: 430x240 pixels-23.6MB Indiana: 430x240 pixels-23.6MB Contest: 430x240 pixels-17.1MB
	"Wear It!" 2007 " Public Service Announcement with Christa Miller Television actress and mom of three, Christa Miller, promotes the importance of wearing a life jacket and talks about why she and her family always “Wear It!” 320 x240 pixels-7.7MB
	Belt Pack Demonstration NSBC Executive Director Virgil Chambers promotes and shows how easy it is to "Wear It!" with an inflatable belt pack. Link to presentations
	2006 "Be a Survivor!" TV Public Service Announcement A public service announcement (PSA) featuring Survivor star Rudy Boesch and promoting the value of life jackets. 320 x240 pixels-3.9MB 320 x240 pixels-5.6MB (Windows Media file)
	"Boating Safety Sidekicks" TV Public Service Announcement Check out this upbeat music video with an important boating safety message for kids. The quick cartoon pace of this video will be a hit with kids. 160 x 120 pixels-2.6MB 320 x 240 pixels-11.2MB 640 x 480 pixels-26.2MB 800 x 600 pixels-33MB
	"BOAT SMART" TV Public Service Announcement with Bill Dance Professional Bass Fisherman Bill Dances stars in this “Boat Smart” PSA promoting the importance of wearing life jackets. This PSA targets hunters and anglers in particular and is being distributed to local and national news outlets. 320 x 240 pixels-1.1MB 320 x 240 pixels-3.7MB 640 x 480 pixels-21MB
	"BOAT SMART" TV Public Service Announcement with Rebecca Giddens Olympic Silver Medalist Rebecca Giddens stars in this “BOAT SMART” PSA reminding boaters and fellow paddlers to, “Be cool. Wear your life jacket.” Targeting kayakers and canoeists in particular, this PSA is being distributed to news outlets, retail stores and community paddling centers. 320 x 240 pixels-1.1MB 320 x 240 pixels-3.7MB 640 x 480 pixels-23.3MB
	"BOAT SMART" TV Public Service Announcement with John Amos Boating safety advocate and Emmy-nominated actor John Amos shows us how to "BOAT SMART" and take command of our safety and the safety of our passengers. 320 x 240 pixels-1.1MB 320 x 240 pixels-3.7MB 640 x 480 pixels-25MB
	"BOAT SMART" with the BEST Protection TV Public Service Announcement "BOAT SMART" with the BEST protection when you boat--wear your life jacket. 320 x 240 pixels-1.2MB 320 x 240 pixels-3.7MB 640 x 480 pixels-15MB
	"BOAT SMART" Double-take TV Public Service Announcement Boating safety needs a direct and planned approach before you boat. This PSA shows the right and wrong path of planning. 320 x 240 pixels-1.1MB 320 x 240 pixels-3.8MB 640 x 480 pixels-16.4MB
	"BOAT SMART" Game Show TV Public Service Announcement It's no game to "BOAT SMART" and this PSA concludes that wearing a life jacket is a real winner. 320 x 240 pixels-1.1MB 320 x 240 pixels-3.7MB 640 x 480 pixels-13.7MB
	"Buckle-up Even While You Fish" Public Service Announcement Not wearing your life jacket while fishing can be an earth-shaking event. 320 x 240 pixels-1.1MB 320 x 240 pixels-2.8MB 320 x 240 pixels-4.9MB
	TV Public Service Announcement with the Labontes Famed racecar drivers Justin, Terry, and Bobby Labonte star in this “You’re in Command” PSA promoting the importance of wearing life jackets. This PSA targets hunters and anglers in particular and is being distributed to local and national news outlets.
	TV Public Service Announcement with Rebecca Giddens Olympic Silver Medalist Rebecca Giddens stars in this “You’re in Command” PSA reminding boaters and fellow paddlers to, “Be cool. Wear your life jacket.” Targeting kayakers and canoeists in particular, this PSA is being distributed to news outlets, retail stores and community paddling centers.
	TV Public Service Announcement with John Amos Boating safety advocate and Emmy-nominated actor John Amos shows us one of the best ways we can take command of our safety and the safety of our passengers.