Sea Tow Foundation Releases Final Video in “Sober Skipper” Series
Published on May 15, 2025The Sea Tow Foundation™, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting boating safety, has launched the last video in its “Sober Skipper™: Why It Matters” series, featuring professional wakeboarder Thomas Herman. Released in conjunction with National Safe Boating Week, the new video highlights the critical role of a Sober Skipper in ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience on the water.
The video series is part of the foundation’s ongoing campaign to eliminate accidents and fatalities due to Boating Under the Influence (BUI). The campaign targets men ages 24-50, the group identified by U.S. Coast Guard statistics as most at risk for BUI-related incidents. As a professional athlete, Herman shares why staying sober on the water is essential – for safety and for peak performance. He emphasizes the importance of having a Sober Skipper behind the wheel, ensuring that wakeboarders, water sports enthusiasts and recreational boaters alike can focus on their time on the water without worrying about unnecessary risks.
National Safe Boating Week is held the week prior to Memorial Day weekend (May 17 to 23) to reach and educate boaters at the start of the summer boating season. This year, the Sea Tow Foundation is amplifying the Sober Skipper message with the launch of the video.
Watch “Sober Skipper: Why It Matters to Thomas Herman” now and join the Sea Tow Foundation in this important mission: https://www.boatingsafety.com/page/Why-It-Matters.
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