Boating Safety Sidekicks

The team who created the Boating Safety Sidekicks in 1999 for the National Safe Boating Council, created the NatureLink Family and a 64-page companion activity book for the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) in 1996. More than 100.000 books were printed and distributed to kids worldwide through a grant from Canon. To commemorate the 30th anniversary of this publication, we’ll be posting consecutive pages from the activity book each weekend, in addition to our regular safe boating content.

Respect Your Catch.

Fishing Knots: Knots You Need to Know
Fishing knots can be your weakest or strongest link when reeling in your catch. An improperly tied knot can weaken a fishing line by 50%. A properly tied knot, such as the three shown here, can keep up to 90% of the fishing line’s strength. This is Fishing Flipchart #9 from the Boating Safety Sidekicks.

Fish don't need life jackets--you do! WEAR IT!

If your boat capsizes, you are in the water.

In a small boat, don’t allow anyone to lean a shoulder beyond the gunwale (edge) and keep your center of gravity low by not allowing passengers to stand up or move around while underway. And, ALWAYS be prepared if your boat capsizes or you fall in the water by ALWAYS wearing your life jacket while boating. WEAR IT!

In addition to quantities of the popular, full-color Boating Safety Sidekicks books, starting at 250 books, we now offer quantities of 25, 50 and 100 books. Join the organizations that have helped distribute more than 12 million Sidekicks books! Each order of books can be customized with your organization's logo, contact information and any other information desired.
http://www.boatingsidekicks.com




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Love the Safety. Boat safely by wearing your life jacket while boating, on shore or on the dock.

A boating safety brand promoted nationally and worldwide with a clear life-saving imperative—Wear it!

EVERY”BODY” WEAR IT! Protect your pets while aboard your boat. Keep them safe with a properly fitted, buckled, zipped and serviceable life jacket.