Publications

Below are online copies of many of the Alaska Office of Boating Safety’s publications. Some of these publications may be available as hard copies, though we do not always have them in print. To request hard copies, email officeofboatingsafety@alaska.gov.

Alaska Boater's Handbook

Supplements to the Alaska Boater's Handbook
Prince William Sound
Kenai River
Kachemak Bay
Resurrection Bay
Chena River
Little Susitna River

Legal Requirements
Alaska State Requirements Summary
Kayak Requirements Summary
Canoe Requirement Summary
Standup Paddleboard Requirement Summary

Kids Activity Books
Alaska Safe Boater Kids Book
Kids Don’t Float Activity Book

Brochures
Cold Water Brochure
The Navigation Rules of the Road

Videos
Cold Water Survivors (YouTube)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uu4oAt6Nkmo&t=2s

Cold Water Survivors (Vimeo)
https://vimeo.com/98757977

Rescue Ready video series
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgGrAXlLoSh-4Y2-Khwr5Tcb8YHJYBvlQ

Kids Don’t Float Lesson Videos
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgGrAXlLoSh9X1oUn2e-Ae0f6HNe_WFWM

Cold Water Boating clips
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgGrAXlLoSh9X8ZWUn14VLstUrBTiaVf5

Checklists & Float Plans
Pre-departure Checklist
Float Plan
Watercraft Rental Orientation Checklist