Discover Boating launches fifth episode in Digital Video Series, Powered by Progressive® Insurance

Discover Boating

Aug 11, 2023

Throughout the summer, Discover Boating has offered a variety of safe boating content including how-to’s, videos and articles through its social media channels, newsletters and website. As part of the brand’s efforts to reinforce safety guidelines, Discover Boating launched the final episode in its five-part digital video series in partnership with Progressive® Insurance.

In episode five, “Capacity and Carriage Requirements,” viewers learn about necessary boat capacity requirements as well as safety items needed onboard such as USCG-approved life jackets, a fire extinguisher, sound devices and a first aid kit.

Industry stakeholders are encouraged to share these educational videos on social media, websites, in showrooms and emails to help educate and connect with customers.

The safety video series can be found in the Discover Boating Industry Resource Center, powered by NMMA and MRAA. Be sure to subscribe to the Discover Boating YouTube channel for more video content. 

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