Enjoy fun boating activities, free to view, download and share with family and friends. The U.S. Coast Guard's Boating Safety Division (CG-BSX-2) is dedicated to reducing loss of life, injuries, and property damage that occur on U.S. waterways by improving the knowledge, skills, and abilities of recreational boaters.
U.S. Coast Guard
As the nation's recreational boating safety coordinator, the Coast Guard works to minimize loss of life, personal injury, property damage, and environmental harm.
The Coast Guard boating safety program involves public education programs, regulation of boat design and construction, approval of boating safety equipment, and vessel safety checks for compliance with federal and state safety requirements. The Coast Guard Mobile App supports these missions by providing the essential services and information most commonly requested by boaters.
Boating Safety Courses
Free Boating MIC Certification
Many boating safety courses are offered throughout the country, for all types of recreational boaters, and for boaters of all ages. Qualified volunteer organizations, such as the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, U.S. Power Squadron, and others sponsor many courses, and many state boating agencies also provide classes.
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Playlist: Boating Test Videos
Saved by the Beacon
Imagine you’re away from the coast, you don’t even see land any...
Imagine you’re away from the coast, you don’t even see land any more. Even worse, imagine that your boat is now taking on water and you don’t have cell phone ...reception.
What do you do?
The NSBC’s Saved by the Beacon National Campaign is designed to educate recreational boaters about the importance of 406 MHz beacons and how to use them correctly in the case of a boating emergency.
Saved by the Beacon is produced under a grant from the Sports Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, administered by the U.S. Coast Guard. #safeboating
Coast Guard mobile app for boating safety - Android
Overview of Coast Guard mobile application for boating safety for...
Overview of Coast Guard mobile application for boating safety for Android operating systems. U.S. Coast Guard video.
Available for download starting May 16, 2015. http://www.uscg.mil/mobile/
Saved by the Beacon
Imagine you’re away from the coast, you don’t even see land any more. Even worse, imagine that your boat is now taking on water and you don’t have cell phone ...reception.
What do you do?
The NSBC’s Saved by the Beacon National Campaign is designed to educate recreational boaters about the importance of 406 MHz beacons and how to use them correctly in the case of a boating emergency.
Saved by the Beacon is produced under a grant from the Sports Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, administered by the U.S. Coast Guard. #safeboating
The U.S. Coast Guard Mobile App
- Boating Safety App features
Find the latest safety regulations
⇒ Request a vessel safety check
⇒ Check your safety equipment
⇒ File a float plan
⇒ Navigation Rules
⇒ Find the nearest NOAA buoy
⇒ Report a hazard
⇒ Report pollution
⇒ Report suspicious activity
⇒ Request emergency assistance
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Clubhouse
Bobber the Water Safety Dog invites kids to visit his water safety website to paws and play games, color, watch cartoons, and learn about the importance of wearing a life jacket.
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Public Downloads
All items are free to view, share, and download.
When available, we provide all our content with a Spanish version in our public download section. You can find additional material from sources listed in all our articles.
Download Boating Activities
All-in-one Bobber Boating Activities
AquaSmart Boating and Water Activity Book
Arizona Kids I Love To Go Boating Coloring Book
Boating Safety Infographic
Bobber Boating Coloring Sheet
Bobber Boating e-card
Bobber Boating Poster
Bobber Bookmarks
Bobber Cartoons 1-4 Application
Bobber Coloring Sheet 1
Bobber Coloring Sheet 2
Bobber Coloring Sheet 3
Bobber Coloring Sheet 4
Bobber Floating Puzzle
Bobber Poster
Bobber Trading Cards
Bobber Website Clubhouse Cartoon
California Boating Home Study Course Book - Download Version
Complete Smart and Safe Boating Float Plan Before You Go
Do Not Blow a Day at the Beach Cartoon
Dog Paddling Puppies Cartoon
How to Choose the Right Life Jacket
How to Complete and File a Float Plan Before You Go
How to Wear It Right Life Jacket Brochure
Kids Boating Safety Adventure on the Water Activity Book
Kids Boating Safety Waypoints Guide to Boating Safety Activity Book
Measure Pet Body for Life Jacket Sizing Guide
Rip Current Safety for Kids
Safe Boater Kids Boating Safety Activity Book
Sinker Has a Fit Cartoon
Take Along Bobber
Types of Life Jackets
Water Safe Passage Activity Sheet
Water Safe Passage Activity Sheet Answer Sheet
Water Safety Coloring and Activity Book
Water Safety Coloring and Activity Book 2
Who is Your Buddy Cartoon
Download Boating Checklists and Water Safety Resources
ABCs of California Boating
Be Smart and Be Safe Guide to Boating Safety
Boating Safety Get Connected Resource Kit
Boating Safety Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
Choose To Boat Safely Brochure
Emergency Engine Cutoff Switch Boating Safety Guide
Environmental Boating Laws Every Recreational Boater Should Know
Injured While Boating Accident Report Image Poster
Injured While Boating Accident Report PDF Poster
Involved in an Accident Report Image Poster
Involved In An Accident Report Poster
Practical Suggestions for Houseboating Safety Guide
Protective Clothing Equipment for Operators and Passengers PWC Renter Orientation Checklist
Protective Clothing Equipment for Operators and Passengers PWC Renter Orientation Checklist - Spanish
Safe Boating Resource Kit
Safe Boating Tips
Safe Boating Tips for Anglers, Hunters, and Campers
Safe Boating Winterizing Checklist
Saved by the Beacon Emergency Communication Device Efficient and Effective Rescue Press Kit
Winter and Spring Storm Boating Safety Information
Download Water Safety Activities
AquaSmart Boating and Water Activity Book
Boating Safety Infographic
Complete Smart and Safe Boating Float Plan Before You Go
Danny the Dolphin and Starring Water Safety Activity Book
How to Choose the Right Life Jacket
How to Complete and File a Float Plan Before You Go
How to Wear It Right Life Jacket Brochure
Kids Boating Safety Adventure on the Water Activity Book
Kids Boating Safety Waypoints Guide to Boating Safety Activity Book
Measure Pet Body for Life Jacket Sizing Guide
Rip Current Safety for Kids
Safe Boater Kids Boating Safety Activity Book
Types of Life Jackets
Water Safe Passage Activity Sheet
Water Safe Passage Activity Sheet Answer Sheet
Water Safety Activity Booklet
Water Safety Coloring and Activity Book
Water Safety Coloring and Activity Book 2
Water Safety Fun Book
Download Pool Safely Activities
Adventures of Splish and Splash - Pool Safely Interactive App
Inflatable Plastic Pools Safety
Pool Safely Activity Coloring Poster
Pool Safely Bookmark
Pool Safely Bookmark in Spanish
Pool Safely Communications Toolkit
Pool Safely Drowning Fact Sheet
Pool Safely Fans
Pool Safely Fans in Spanish
Pool Safely Kids’ Corner Coloring Sheet
Pool Safely Kids’ Corner Coloring-Sheet
Pool Safely Poster
Pool Safely Splish and Splash Tattoos
Pool Safely Splish and Splash Tattoos in Spanish
Pool Safely Water Watcher
Video Pool Safely
Video Pool Safely in Spanish
Download Emergency Learning Activities
100-Year Flood It's All About Chance
2-1-1 An Easy-to-remember Three-digit Number to Obtain Free Services and Resources
4 Seasons of Safety Tour
911 Call for Emergency Learning and Safety Activity Book
A First Priority Evacuation Order Checklist
Air Conditioned Shelter Emergency Evacutation or Use of Cooling Centers
Air Filtration - Wildfire Smoke Factsheet - Indoors
All-Hazards Preparedness Guide
Alternatives to N95 Respirators and Understanding the Difference
Child Safety Coloring and Activity Book
DIY Face Mask Template and Easy and Quick Making a Mask
Emergency Financial First Aid Kit
Emergency Financial First Aid Kit - Spanish
Emergency Prescription Assistance Program and Medical Equipment in a Disaster Area
Emergency Prescription Assistance Program and Medical Equipment in a Disaster Area - Spanish
Emergency Prescription Assistance Program and Medical Equipment in a Disaster Area Infographic
Emergency Prescription Assistance Program and Medical Equipment in a Disaster Area Infographic - Spanish
Emergency Safeguarding Your Valuables Facilitator Activity Guide
Emergency Savings Fitness Guide to Your Money and Your Financial Future
FAQ What is a Watch
How to Use a Portable Fire Extinguisher Training Video
Kids Injury Prevention and Safety Activity Book
National Park Service Definitions for Fire and Wildfire
Parents Prevent Lead Poisoning for Kids Coloring Book
Saving the Whole Family Animal Disaster Preparedness
Saving the Whole Family Animal Disaster Preparedness - Spanish
What You Need to Know About EPAP Emergency Prescription Assistance Program and Medical Equipment
What You Need to Know About EPAP Emergency Prescription Assistance Program and Medical Equipment - Spanish
World Disaster And Emergency Preparedness Activity Guide
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