Operation

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Operation
BoatSmart
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Recreational Boating Trends
MILLIONS
Boats
Injuries
Fatalities
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Boating Fatalities(by Body of Water)
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NSBC
NASBLA
USCG USCGAUX
Who's who in
OPERATION
BoatSmart
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USPS
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Key Precepts
OPERATION
BoatSmart

• Wearing life jackets saves lives
• Boater education saves lives
• Safe boats (properly outfitted and maintained
  vessels) save lives
• Sober boating saves lives

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Intervention Strategies
OPERATION
BoatSmart

• Pool resources whenever possible with all OBS
  partners to create synergy of effort
• Encourage PFD wear boater education
• Target high risk boating activities for special
  attention
• Focus resources on high risk areas/times

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Intervention Strategies
OPERATION
BoatSmart

• Pool resources whenever possible with all OBS
  partners to create synergy of effort

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Intervention Strategies
OPERATION
BoatSmart

• Pool resources whenever possible with all OBS
  partners to create synergy of effort
• Encourage PFD wear boater education

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Intervention Strategies
OPERATION
BoatSmart

• Pool resources whenever possible with all OBS
  partners to create synergy of effort
• Encourage PFD wear boater education
• Target high risk boating activities for special
  attention

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High Risk Activities Vessel Types
OPERATION
BoatSmart

• Angling and hunting
• Boating under the influence
• Canoes, kayaks and rowboats
• Personal watercraft

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Intervention Strategies
OPERATION
BoatSmart

• Pool resources whenever possible with all OBS
  partners to create synergy of effort
• Encourage PFD wear boater education
• Target high risk boating activities for special
  attention
• Focus resources on high risk areas/times

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NSBC
NASBLA
USCG USCGAUX
Planning Process
Planning Guidance
OPERATION
BoatSmart
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USPS
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Critical Success Factors
OPERATION
BoatSmart

• Ability of all OBS partners to
  effectivelycommunicate the BoatSmart message
• Ability to capture appropriate measures to
  determine a change in boater behavior and
  awareness
• Willingness of all OBS partners to work
  together whenever possible -- creating a strong
  presence to public

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Measures of Success
OPERATION
BoatSmart

• Reduced number of boating fatalities? Maybe
  not right away
• Increased life jacket wear
• Increased boater education
• Increased vessel safety check participation as
  a first step in raising boater awareness
• Fewer BUI incidents, fewer alcohol-related
  deaths

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NSBC
USCG USCGAUX
NASBLA
OPERATION
BoatSmart
????
USPS
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Now Its Your Turn
OPERATION
BoatSmart

• Please tell us have we got it right? Is there
  something weve missed?
• What would you envision for this operation?
• Let us know your ideas and suggestions. Were
  listening!