About Us

The U.S. Coast Guard's Boating Safety Division (CG-5422) is dedicated to reducing loss of life, injuries, and property damage that occur on U.S. waterways by improving the knowledge, skills, and abilities of recreational boaters.

Vision and Mission

More on what we strive to do and how we measure success

People of Boating Safety

Learn more about our organization

USCG Facts

Discover what the Coast Guard does on an average day

Partnerships

Find out who is partnering with us to help promote boating safety

Website Awards

A list of the awards our website has won

Events

Learn and network with others interested in boating safety

Contact Us

Information on how to get in touch with us

FAQs

A list of frequently asked questions on a variety of safe boating topics

Site Map

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"The percentage of boaters who drown as a result of not wearing a life jacket consistently falls between 85 and 90 percent each year."

— U.S. Coast Guard

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