Sports Media Report
America’s Boating Channel™, the U.S. Coast Guard funded boating safety and boater education video service produced by United States Power Squadrons® – America’s Boating Club® (USPS-ABC), now features RIVER SAFETY from American Whitewater on America’s Boating Channel’s smart TV and online services.
The RIVER SAFETY video “Tools of the Trade: Choosing Your Craft” presented by American Whitewater provides essential guidance for selecting and safely using various types of paddle craft and accessories. The video is Featured Now on America’s Boating Channel’s free smart TV app on Apple TV, Roku, and FireTV, on AmericasBoatingChannel.com, and on its YouTube channel, as well as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and other social networks from December 17 through December 23.
The announcement was made by America’s Boating Channel’s Vice President of Smart TV, Kathy Strachan, and American Whitewater’s Executive Director, Clinton Begley.
“We’re delighted to feature American Whitewater’s exciting RIVER SAFETY video this week covering how to select raft types, kayaks, pack crafts, canoes, and stand-up paddleboards, and how to practice the ‘golden rules’ of river safety,” said Kathy Strachan.
Clinton Begley commented, “Our top priority for those enjoying our nation’s river resources is for them to do so safely. We especially value reducing barriers to participation and addressing inequities in river safety education and are thrilled to partner with America’s Boating Channel on this promotion. Whether viewers are experienced whitewater paddlers or just love spending time near moving water, I’m confident they’ll enjoy watching the video and experience our nation’s rich river resources more safely as a result.”
“Viewers can now also access two collections of more than fifteen American Whitewater videos anytime at bit.ly/AwonTV. With their extensive in-depth coverage of everything related to river paddling and whitewater safety, these videos are designed to help keep river users of all skill and experience levels safe on the water,” added Strachan.
Smart TV viewers can subscribe to America’s Boating Channel for free on Apple TV, Roku, and FireTV using their remotes.
On Apple TV, viewers click on Store in their top toolbar, then search for America’s Boating Channel and select Get to install the app. On Roku, viewers select Store, click on Channels, then search for America’s Boating Channel, and add the channel. On FireTV, viewers go to Apps on their FireTV Main Menu, then search for Americas Boating Channel, and select Get to install the app.
Online, the best way to access the flagship video service offering for free is at AmericasBoatingChannel.com.
Viewers can still also subscribe at no charge to America’s Boating Channel on YouTube to access the service’s original award-winning boating safety and boater education videos.
