Sea Tow Foundation honors Garmin's
outstanding commitment to boating safety through product
innovation and promotion efforts
OLATHE,
Kan., Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin
(NYSE: GRMN), the world's most innovative and recognized marine
electronics manufacturer, is proud to announce it was awarded a
2024 National Boating Safety Award from the Sea Tow Foundation for
the fourth straight year. The award, presented on October 2, 2024, in cooperation with the Boating
Safety Advisory Council, highlights for-profit companies in the
recreational boating industry that promote safe and responsible
boating.
Garmin received top honors in the Gear and Equipment
Manufacturer category for helping educate customers and
the public about the importance of having the right tools,
equipment and knowledge to stay safe on the water in conjunction
with National Safe Boating Week 2024. Along with social posts,
Garmin helped influence safe boating practices through informative
blog posts, providing useful tips to stay vigilant on board and
highlighting stories of how Garmin's marine products protect
boaters every day. The company also hosted a special marine
webinar, which included demonstrations on how to use Garmin
electronics, emphasized the importance of updating maps and
more.
"We are honored to receive a National Boating Industry Safety
Award for the fourth year in a row. This award is a testament to
Garmin's commitment to creating products that can support safe and
responsible boating practices for our customers. We look forward to
continuing to provide products and resources to foster a stronger,
smarter community of boaters, anglers and sailors alike, and we
thank the Sea Tow Foundation for this
recognition."
—Jarrod Seymour, Garmin Vice President and Marine Segment
Leader
For decades, Garmin products — such as inReach®
satellite communicators, charts and maps with daily updates from
the No. 1 choice in marine mapping1, AIS monitoring, VHF
marine radio systems, marine radars, camera systems and more — have
provided greater peace of mind and situational awareness from the
moment boaters push off from the dock. Garmin continues to
prioritize the value of safer boating behavior by offering
communication and navigation systems with seamless onboard
integration and a variety of resources designed to cultivate
greater confidence when leaving shore.
"We are proud of the hard work and dedication to boating
safety that Garmin has put forward. Their innovative campaigns and
dedication to safety have made a profound impact, contributing to a
safer boating experience for all, not just this year, but as a
repeat winner of the National Boating Safety Awards for their
efforts in promoting safe boating across the industry for four
straight years."
—Gail R. Kulp, Sea Tow Foundation
Executive Director
For more information about this year's Boating Safety Awards,
visit boatingsafety.com/awards.
Engineered on the inside for life on the outside, Garmin
products have revolutionized life for anglers, sailors, mariners
and boat enthusiasts everywhere. Committed to developing the most
sophisticated marine electronics the industry has ever known,
Garmin believes every day is an opportunity to innovate and a
chance to beat yesterday. For the tenth consecutive year, Garmin
was named the Manufacturer of the Year by the National Marine
Electronics Association (NMEA). Other Garmin marine brands include
Navionics® and JL Audio®. Visit the Garmin
Newsroom, email our media team, connect with @garminmarine on
social, or follow our blog.
1Based on 2023 sales
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