PHONES DOWN EYES UP
Phones Down Eyes Up™: What Marinas and Boaters Need to Know About a Life-Saving Message The most dangerous moment on or near the water isn’t always during a storm or a mechanical failure—it’s the quiet moment when someone stops paying attention. Drowning is often silent, fast, and preventable, especially when children are involved. That’s why […]
NIGHTTIME DOCK SAFETY
Nighttime Dock Safety After Dark: Strengthening Nighttime Dock Safety at Marinas When the sun goes down, the risks around a marina change. Navigation becomes harder, visibility drops, and even routine movements—like stepping off a boat or walking along the dock—require more caution. For marina operators and boaters alike, nighttime conditions introduce a new layer of […]
SLIP TRIP AND FALL PREVENTION TIPS
Slip, Trip and Fall Prevention Tips Stay on Your Feet: Preventing Slips, Trips, and Falls at the Marina Water, weather, ropes, uneven surfaces—marinas bring together all the ingredients for unexpected slips and falls. While boating safety often focuses on equipment, fire hazards, and emergency procedures, one of the most common sources of injury in marina […]
MARINA EMERGENCY PLANNING THAT WORKS
Marina Emergency Planning that Works Ready for Anything: Marina Emergency Plans That Work From sudden storms and fuel fires to medical incidents on the docks, marinas face unique risks that require fast, coordinated responses. But having a written marina emergency plan isn’t enough. What matters is whether staff know their roles, have practiced them, and […]
NATIONAL TAKE YOUR DOG TO WORK DAY 2025
National Take Your Dog to Work Day 2025 Take Your Dog to the Dock: Making Marinas More Pet-Friendly This Summer National Take Your Dog to Work Day, celebrated this year on Friday, June 21, 2025, is a lighthearted observance that has gained popularity across offices, remote teams, and small businesses. For marina operators, it presents a […]
MARINA WEATHER PREPAREDNESS – STAYING STORM READY THIS SUMMER
Staying Storm-Ready: Marina Weather Preparedness Summer Weather Threats at the Marina Summer at the marina offers more than long weekends and calm waters. It also marks the height of unpredictable weather across the continental U.S.—bringing everything from pop-up thunderstorms and tornadoes to hurricanes, floods, and even drought conditions. In this environment, having a strong marina weather […]
PROPELLER STRIKE PREVENTION: A GUIDE FOR MARINAS AND BOATERS
Propeller Strike Prevention A Guide for Marinas and Boaters Propeller accidents on recreational boats are among the most tragic yet preventable incidents marinas encounter. The U.S. Coast Guard reports over a dozen fatal propeller strikes each year, with hundreds more requiring hospital care. These usually involve swimmers, people boarding or disembarking, or passengers falling unexpectedly […]
JULY 4TH CELEBRATIONS AT THE MARINA
July 4th Celebrations at the Marina Fireworks, Flotillas, Cardboard Boat Races & Family Safety for Your Marina Weekend Holiday Each summer, marinas across the United States become lively hubs of patriotic energy. Red, white, and blue banners flutter on the docks, boats parade through local waterways, and fireworks cap off the evening sky. These unforgettable July […]
WHAT YOUR BOATERS NEED TO KNOW ELECTRICAL SAFETY AT YOUR MARINA
What Your Boaters Need to Know: Electrical Safety at Your Marina What You Need to Tell Your Boaters About Electrical Safety at Your Marina As recreational boating continues to surge in popularity, safety expectations are evolving to meet modern challenges—especially when it comes to electricity. May is observed as National Electrical Safety Month, an ideal […]
MAY IS NATIONAL ELECTRICAL SAFETY MONTH 2025
National Electrical Safety Month 2025 Origins and Purpose of National Electrical Safety Month Established in the mid-1990s by ESFI, National Electrical Safety Month aims to reduce electrically related fatalities, injuries, and property loss through public education and outreach. The initiative underscores the importance of understanding and mitigating electrical risks in daily life and specialized environments […]