Press Releases from America's Boating Channel (19 total)
America's Boating Channel Prescribes Social Distancing
Raleigh, NC, 23 July 2020 – The ninth video in America’s Boating Channel's™ Fourth Season of boating safety and boater education videos, "Social Distancing for Boaters," will premiere this Friday afternoon July 24 at 4:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on the internet and through social media.
The new title will debut on AmericasBoatingChannel.com and America's Boating Channel on YouTube.
“Social Distancing for Boaters” offers guidance on steps to take to protect…
America's Boating Channel Introduces ATONS
Raleigh, NC, 18 June 2020 – The fifth video in America’s Boating Channel's™ Fourth Season of boating safety and boater education videos, "Introducing ATONS," will premiere this Friday afternoon June 19 at 4 PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on the internet and through social media.
The new title will debut on AmericasBoatingChannel.com and America's Boating Channel on YouTube.
“Introducing ATONS” shows how buoys, day beacons, and other marks provide aids to…
America's Boating Channel Launches SEASON FOUR
America's Boating Channel(TM) is now launching its fourth season of boating safety and boater education videos on the internet and in social media.
Every Friday afternoon at 4:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), a new video will debut on AmericasBoatingChannel.com and America's Boating Channel on YouTube.
The first video in the new series, entitled "Boater Education." will premiere on Friday afternoon May 15.
"Boater Education" underscores the importance and value of…
America's Boating Channel's Top Ten Videos for 2019
This year, recreational boaters invested more than thirteen-thousand seven-hundred forty-five hours (13,745+ hrs.) viewing America’s Boating Channel’s™ safe boating and boater education videos on YouTube, generating nearly two-million two-hundred thirty-four thousand (2,234,000) impressions.
The top three titles for 2019 and number of views for each were Docking: 65,808 views; Stopping a Boat on Plane: 56,315 views; and Anchoring a Boat: 38,446 views; videos that cover some of the most challenging recreational…
America’s Boating Channel Videos Come to the Caribbean
America’s Boating Channel™, a service of the United States Power Squadrons® (USPS), and Caribbean Broadcast Network (CBN-TV) have entered into an agreement covering distribution of safe-boating and boater education videos throughout the Caribbean islands.
Under the agreement, more than fifty boating safety videos produced by America’s Boating Channel will be distributed by CBN-TV to over 170,000 television households in Anguilla, British Virgin Islands, Nevis, and St. Maarten.
America’s Boating Channel also will…
New Video Explores DANGERS OF BUI
Raleigh, NC, 19 April 2019 – The United States Power Squadrons® (USPS) continues the debut of its third season of safe-boating videos on America’s Boating Channel™ with “DANGERS OF BUI” which can be found online at americasboatingchannel.com and as a free mobile app available at Apple’s App Store and Google Play.
The new “DANGERS OF BUI” video shows how alcohol affects judgment, vision, balance, and coordination in a marine environment.
Viewers…
WHAT IS BUI? Video Answers Key Questions
Raleigh, NC, 12 April 2019 – The United States Power Squadrons® (USPS) continues the debut of its third season of safe-boating videos on America’s Boating Channel™ with “WHAT IS BUI?” which can be found online at americasboatingchannel.com and as a free mobile app available at Apple’s App Store and Google Play.
The new “WHAT IS BUI?” video shows how alcohol and drugs can seriously affect safe boat operations.
Viewers will also…
New SITUATIONAL AWARENESS Video for Boaters
Raleigh, NC, 5 April 2019 – The United States Power Squadrons® (USPS) continues the debut of its third season of safe-boating videos on America’s Boating Channel™ with “SITUATIONAL AWARENESS,” which can be found online at americasboatingchannel.com and as a free mobile app available at Apple’s App Store and Google Play.
The new “SITUATIONAL AWARENESS” video shows how onboard technology and environmental factors can negatively impact recreational boating safety.
Viewers will learn…
New Video – ELECTRONIC NAVIGATION WITH GPS
Raleigh, NC, 29 March 2019 – The United States Power Squadrons® (USPS) continues the debut of its third season of safe-boating videos on America’s Boating Channel™ with “ELECTRONIC NAVIGATION WITH GPS,” which can be found online at americasboatingchannel.com and as a free mobile app available at Apple’s App Store and Google Play.
The new “ELECTRONIC NAVIGATION WITH GPS” video shows how the Global Positioning System (GPS) can benefit recreational vessel navigation.…
New Boating Video: SAFETY TIPS FOR PADDLE SPORTS
Raleigh, NC, 15 March 2019 – The United States Power Squadrons® (USPS) continues the debut of its third season of safe-boating videos on America’s Boating Channel™ with “SAFETY TIPS FOR PADDLE SPORTS,” which can be found online at americasboatingchannel.com and as a free mobile app available at Apple’s App Store and Google Play.
The new “SAFETY TIPS FOR PADDLE SPORTS” video shows tips for safe enjoyment of recreational paddle-boating in kayaks,…
“Boat Accident Reporting” Video Debuts on America’s Boating Channel
The United States Power Squadrons® (USPS) announces the debut of its streaming media video “Boat Accident Reporting” and dedicated section of America’s Boating Channel™, which can be found online at americasboatingchannel.com and as a free mobile app available at Apple’s App Store and Google Play.
The new “Boat Accident Reporting” video shows when and how boating accidents on US waters must be reported.
Viewers will also learn how reporting requirements vary…
“Nav Rules FAQ” Video Debuts on America’s Boating Channel
The United States Power Squadrons® (USPS) announces the debut of its streaming media video “Navigation Rules Frequently Asked Questions (Nav Rules FAQ)” and dedicated section of America’s Boating Channel™, which can be found online at americasboatingchannel.com and as a free mobile app available at Apple’s App Store and Google Play.
The new “Navigation Rules FAQ” video answers the most frequently asked questions regarding Nav Rules for recreational boaters.
Viewers will learn…
“PWC Docking” Video Debuts on America’s Boating Channel
The United States Power Squadrons® (USPS) announces the debut of its streaming media video “PWC Docking” on America’s Boating Channel™, which can be found online at americasboatingchannel.com and as a free mobile app available at Apple’s App Store and Google Play.
The new “PWC Docking” video shows how to bring a personal watercraft to a predetermined point by using a stopping procedure, giving consideration to wind, current, and boat traffic.
Viewers…
“PWC Person Overboard and Roll-Overs” Video Debuts
The United States Power Squadrons® (USPS) announces the debut of its streaming media video “PWC Person Overboard and Roll-Overs” on America’s Boating Channel™, which can be found online at americasboatingchannel.com and as a free mobile app available at Apple’s App Store and Google Play.
The new “PWC Person Overboard and Roll-Overs” video shows how to safely retrieve a person who falls off a personal watercraft (PWC).
Viewers will also learn how…
“Stopping a PWC on Plane” Video Debuts
The United States Power Squadrons® (USPS) announces the debut of its streaming media video “Stopping a PWC on Plane” on America’s Boating Channel™, which can be found online at americasboatingchannel.com and as a free mobile app available at Apple’s App Store and Google Play.
The new “Stopping a PWC on Plane” video shows how to stop a personal watercraft from on plane within seventy-five yards.
Viewers will also learn how to stop…
“Operating a PWC on Plane” Video Debuts
The United States Power Squadrons® (USPS) announces the debut of its streaming media video “Operating a PWC on Plane” on America’s Boating Channel™, which can be found online at americasboatingchannel.com and as a free mobile app available at Apple’s App Store and Google Play.
The new “Operating a PWC on Plane” video shows how to get a personal watercraft on plane quickly and efficiently, by employing a strong throttle and optimally…
“Life Jackets for Children” Video Debuts
The United States Power Squadrons® (USPS) announces the debut of its streaming media video “Life Jackets for Children” on America’s Boating Channel™, which can be found online at americasboatingchannel.com and as a free mobile app available at Apple’s App Store and Google Play.
The new “Life Jackets for Children” video shows how to choose the best life jacket for a child and test to ensure its effectiveness.
Viewers will also learn…
“Life Jacket Flotation” Video Debuts
The United States Power Squadrons® (USPS) announces the debut of its streaming media video “Life Jacket Flotation” on America’s Boating Channel™, which can be found online at americasboatingchannel.com and as a free mobile app available at Apple’s App Store and Google Play.
The new “Life Jacket Flotation” video explains buoyancy – the tendency of a body to float or sink in water.
Viewers will also learn about the three basic types…
"How Life Jackets Save Lives" Video Debuts
United States Power Squadrons’® (USPS) Digital Media Library (DML) Is Now America’s Boating Channel™
The United States Power Squadrons® (USPS) announces the debut of its streaming media video “How Life Jackets Save Lives” on America’s Boating Channel™, which can be found online at americasboatingchannel.com and as a free mobile app available at Apple’s App Store and Google Play.
The new “How Life Jackets Save Lives” video shows what life jackets are…
