National Safe Boating Council and Autotether Collaborate to Promote Engine Cut-Off Device Safety

JOHNS CREEK, Ga., Dec. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) and Autotether partner with the goal of increasing awareness about engine cut-off device safety among recreational boaters.

Commonly known as a "kill switch," an engine cut-off device is an important area of boating safety education, and, if used properly, can save lives. In 2017, there were 31 deaths and 172 accidents in which at least one person was struck by a propeller. As a time-proven safety device, both the NSBC and Autotether encourage use of an engine cut-off device to ensure the safety of boat operators and passengers.

To increase boater awareness of wireless technology available today, which can facilitate broader engine cut-off device usage, the NSBC will continue to promote engine cut-off devices through the Get Connected Campaign. Autotether plans to promote the NSBC boating education programs to its customers and through its marketing channels. As part of this collaboration, Autotether's wireless engine cut-off system will be available to NSBC members at special discounted rates, with a percentage of proceeds from these sales going back to the NSBC to help promote boating safety.

"We're delighted to work with the NSBC to help promote broader use of engine cut-off devices among recreational boaters," says Ed Sztuka, Autotether. "We're passionate about boating safety and know our partnership with the NSBC will allow us to better educate our customers on crucial boating safety topics and provide them with resources to keep them safe on the water."

"Engine cut-off device safety is an important area of education for the NSBC. It is our hope to shift the cultural perspective on engine cut-off devices and make it an essential part of every boater's gear," says Peg Phillips, NSBC Executive Director. "Working with Autotether to distribute boating safety messages and product discounts is a key step in making this shift."

About the National Safe Boating Council
The National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) is a catalyst for recreational boating safety dedicated to advancing and promoting a safer recreational boating experience through education, outreach and training. Visit http://www.safeboatingcouncil.org to learn more about the NSBC's training, outreach, and education efforts across the nation.

About Autotether
The Autotether product is produced by Canduit Marine Products, LLC. Canduit Marine, aka Autotether is passionate about boating safety and believes in making recreational and commercial boating as safe as possible. Canduit Marine delivers high quality wireless engine cutoff and man overboard alert systems, enhancing the boating experience with safety, convenience and pleasure in mind. Canduit Marine partners with leading boating safety organizations to increase awareness about boating safety, especially engine cut-off devices and over board alert systems. To learn more about Autotether go to http://www.autotether.com

SOURCE Autotether