Sea Tow Foundation Seeks Comments from Dealers and Manufacturers

As part of a national effort to better understand how the boating industry views consumer-facing safety messaging, the non-profit Sea Tow Foundation is calling for boat and accessory dealers and manufacturers to participate in one-on-one research interviews.

Participants will help inform the development of practical, ready-made boating safety materials that companies can use with their customers, and the results will help shape future collaboration between nonprofit and for-profit entities in the recreational boating space. All findings will be anonymized in final reports. These voluntary, confidential interviews will be conducted via Zoom in July, and participants will receive a $100 VISA gift card as a thank-you for their time.

This research project is part of the Sea Tow Foundation’s grant funding through the Sport Fish Restoration & Boating Trust Fund, administered by the U.S. Coast Guard. The grant aims to identify opportunities, barriers and best practices related to how for-profit boating businesses engage with boating safety efforts.

Interested individuals can learn more or sign up to participate at: https://www.boatingsafety.com/page/Interviews