This is a great question. In the absence of public outreach events, how will we reach the recreational boaters who are hitting our waterways? We have updated our Safe Boating Campaign website with critical information including where boating and fishing is allowable, how to sanitize life jackets, and more. Additionally, we are packing our free resources right now, so we will be opening resources and preparing to ship in early May. These annual resources include Safe Boating Campaign swag and boating safety brochures. We will ship approximately 600 cases - planning to go out in May as long as our partners are at addresses where they can receive them.
Digital and social media are important pipelines this year, and our online marketing campaign is in full force. We will still have Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day - even if you are working remotely (May 15). Please link the Safe Boating Campaign Facebook and Instagram page as we are boosting posts. Our team is working with marine enforcement to provide signage at heavily used launch areas; please email me if you have a sign request.
Here are a few links on our Safe Boating Campaign page that may be useful:
https://safeboatingcampaign.com/resources/https://safeboatingcampaign.com/news/boating-access-updates/https://safeboatingcampaign.com/news/boating-access-updates/https://safeboatingcampaign.com/news/tips-for-navigating-social-distancing-restrictions-while-boating/If you need more resources, please email me or call:
pphillips@safeboatingcouncil.org 703-403-1598
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Peg Phillips
National Safe Boating Council
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Original Message:
Sent: 04-16-2020 09:48 AM
From: Michelle Maruk
Subject: Covid-19 and National Safe Boating Week 20020 Messaging
With National Safe Boating Week a few weeks away, I am wondering what approach and messaging other jurisdictions will be using during the Covid-19 crisis?
Michelle Maruk
Small Vessel Officer
Transport Canada
Michelle.maruk@tc.gc.ca
613 -299-9423