Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day

On Friday, May 17, don’t be concerned if your coworker shows up wearing a life preserver. They’re probably celebrating Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day. The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary puts it on as part of National Safe Boating Week.

People are encouraged to wear life jackets on land. Join the fun and post creative pictures on social media to win prizes.

How to participate

Boaters are asked to share a picture of themselves wearing a life jacket at work (or home) on social media along with the hashtag #wearyourlifejacketatworkday and tag @boatingcampaign (Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram).

Don’t use social media? Email photos to outreach@safeboatingcouncil.org .

Chance to win a prize

Winners will be chosen randomly throughout the day to receive boating swag from the Safe Boating Campaign, such as t-shirts, dry bags, first aid kits, stickers and more.

National Safe Boating Week (NSBW) runs from May 18th through May 24th to promote safe boating practices and the importance of wearing life jackets. More information on updated NSBW events can be found on the Fort Myers Beach Coast Guard Auxiliary Facebook page ( Facebook.com/AUX91FMB ).

The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary is the uniformed auxiliary service of the United States Coast Guard created by Congress in 1939. It comprises 20,000 members who volunteer to support the operation of the Coast Guard, promote and improve recreational boating safety, and provide trained crews and facilities to enhance the safety and security of US ports, waterways, and coastal regions. It is the civilian component of the U.S. Coast Guard and supports the Coast Guard in nearly all mission areas. For more information, please visit www.cgaux.org . ¦

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