United States Power Squadrons Digital Media Library Debuts Preparing for Arrival Video

The United States Power Squadrons (USPS) is now premiering the new "PREPARING FOR ARRIVAL" streaming media video in its Digital Media Library (DML). End Quote

(1888PressRelease) December 14, 2016 - Raleigh, NC - The United States Power Squadrons® (USPS) announces the debut of its streaming media video focused on preparing for arrival in its Digital Media Library (DML) online at www.uspsdml.org and as a free mobile app available at Apple's App Store and Google Play.

The new "Preparing for Arrival" video shows viewers how to prepare their boats for arrival at their destinations by readying lines, equipment, and their passengers or crew for the intended arrival maneuvers.

Viewers will also learn how to check for a clear approach by confirming there are no conflicts between their boats' intended actions and other boats and activities in the vicinity.

Also featured are special tips such as engaging in radio communications with the dock if necessary and having an escape plan just in case one is needed.

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

The USPS DML is also distributing its "Preparing for Arrival" 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

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