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Press Kit

National Media Release - Word Document
Fact Sheet National - Word Document

ODW Case Studies 2009

Moonshine Houseboat Closed for Business
Hampton Roads Case Study

Boaters Talking About Boating Under The Influence
thumb Maureen Hoehne - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r98n9H6WLdY
thumb John Hansen - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpqhIAcgtfo
thumb Michael V. Jones - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0N_m7dj9HKI

 

Public Service Announcements

TV
Many states have created their own television PSAs.  If you have a PSA, try to get local television stations to air it the week prior to and during Operation Dry Water.

keith colburn psa Keith Colburn BUI PSA - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JO-TWp6fYAA
casket psa The Casket BUI PSA - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlaSu4qTptA
casket psa

Re-enactment by the State of California, Dept. of Boating and Waterways – B-roll with audio

B-roll with audio:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEyNUj-FaVw

casket psa

Re-enactment by the State of California, Dept. of Boating and Waterways – B-roll without audio

B-roll no audio:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eRxeJdff6Q

casket psa

A Texas father describes how a boater's reckless operation led to the death of his daughter in this Boat-Ed safety course video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vCUhnJKzIo

Visit http://www.boat-ed.com to take an online boating course.

Radio
Radio is an excellent way to get the word out about Operation Dry Water.  Many stations are receptive to receiving and airing Public Service Announcements that will benefit their community.  Two PSAs are available for your use:

Pay The Piper – a straightforward look at the dangers of Boating Under the Influence through the eyes and mouths of the law enforcement community.

Sobriety Test – sobriety tests are serious business and the best way to avoid one is to never boat under the influence.

Each spot provided is available as an audio file and as a written script. The audio files include additional time at the end that you can use to personalize the PSA for your state.  If preferred, you can give the written copy to radio stations for announcers to read.  The radio PSAs are intended to be earned media (not paid) so an outreach effort to targeted local stations asking them to run the spots will be necessary.

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Keith Colburn Radio PSA - MP3
Pay the Piper Radio PSA - MP3
Sobriety Test Radio PSA - MP3

Graphics
flyer

The flyer is designed as a Word document for easy customization.  Include your logo, local activities, and local messaging, if desired. Download the Word document, customize and print as many copies as you need.  Flyers can be used as handouts wherever boaters congregate.  These can be used prior to and during Operation Dry Water.

Flyer B&W - Word Document
Flyer Color - Word Document
Flyer B&W - PDF
Flyer Color - PDF
Spanish Flyer B&W - Word Document
Spanish Flyer Color - Word Document
Spanish Flyer B&W - PDF
Spanish Flyer Color - PDF
Photos
Boater tested at BUI checkpoint BUI Law enforcement officer conducting sobriety check point
Test on area boater
Boat capsized in accident BUI Law enforcement conducting breathalyzer test on Boater to determine Blood Alcohol Content (BAC)

A boater's Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) registers above the .08%
legal limit pf alcohol consumption

BUI law enforcement conducting checkpoints by air and water BUI Law enforcement officer on marine patrol BUI law enforcement officer on marine patrol
SOCIAL MEDIA

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Research

Boating Under the Influence Related Research - Word Document

BUI Population
1994 Statistics Research
Alcohol Drawning Research
MA Drinking BUI Research
NY Drawning Research
Intervention Reserach
Recreational Boating Research
Designated Boater Research

NTSB Progress on State Laws on Alcohol Use in Recreational Boating - PDF


SPOKESPERSON BIOS
Richard Moore

John Fetterman
Bio - PDF


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