United States Power Squadrons Digital Media Library Debuts Stopping a Boat on Plane Video

Raleigh, NC, 29 November 2016 – The United States Power Squadrons® (USPS) announces the debut of its streaming media video focused on stopping a boat on plane in its Digital Media Library (DML) online at www.uspsdml.org and as a free mobile app.

The new “Stopping a Boat on Plane”video shows viewers how to stop their boats from planing or normal operating speed to within five boat lengths, ensuring their wakes do not overtake their sterns, and with consideration of their passengers or crew and gear.

Viewers will also learn how to stop their boats in emergency mode from planing or normal operating speed in less than 2 boat lengths.

Also featured are special tips such as turning to ensure that stern waves pass behind boats, again with consideration of passengers and gear.

Along with the new video, the USPS DML is adding a related boater education slideshow on Emergencies on Board as well as several new safe boating images.

The USPS DML is also distributing its “Stopping a Boat on Plane” video through popular social media including Facebook and YouTube. All digital media in the library is offered at no charge.

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The USPS Digital Media Library is produced under a grant from the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund administered by the US Coast Guard.

The United States Power Squadrons is the premier boating organization dedicated to “Safe Boating through Education” since 1914.

The USPS DML has as its partner BoatUS and is cosponsored by Discover Boating with a contribution from Weems & Plath.

As a USPS DML Partner, the Boat Owners Association of the United States (BoatUS) has been looking after the interests of recreational boaters since its founding in 1966.

BoatUs is the nation's largest organization of recreational boat owners, with over half a million dues-paying members.

BoatUS provides a diverse offering of marine services for the recreational boater.

As a USPS DML Sponsor, Discover Boating is a public awareness effort managed by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) on behalf of the North American recreational boating industry.

Discover Boating programs focus on increasing participation and creating interest in recreational boating by demonstrating the benefits, affordability, and accessibility of the boating lifestyle.

As a USPS DML Contributor, Weems & Plath offers the SOS Distress Light, an LED visual distress signal Device that meets US Coast Guard requirements to replace traditional pyrotechnic flares.

USPS Digital Media Library Website: www.uspsdml.org

United States Power Squadrons Website: www.USPS.org

US Coast Guard Website: www.uscgboating.org

BoatUS Website: boatus.com

Discover Boating Website: discoverboating.com

Weems & Plath Website: weems-plath.com