The Riviera Beach Volunteer Fire Company’s Marine Operations Program presents the
2025 Boating Safety Day
Join us for a day of fun, learning, and community at the First Annual Boating Safety Day hosted by the
Riviera Beach Volunteer Fire Company.
Bring the whole family for a FREE community event focused on staying safe and saving lives on the water. Whether you’re a seasoned boater or new to the bay, a boat boss or a vibes-only passenger, there’s something for everyone to learn and enjoy!
📅 Date: Sunday, April 27th, 2025
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Riviera Beach Volunteer Fire Company
8506 Fort Smallwood Road
Pasadena, MD 21122
What to Expect
Water Safety Day is packed with hands-on learning stations, exciting activities, and opportunities to meet the people who keep our community and our waters safe. This event is especially designed for families with kids ages 5+, but all ages are welcome.
Interactive Stations Include:
⛑️ ❤️ CPR and First Aid Basics
🚢 🛟 Boat Safety and Emergency Equipment
🦺 🤿 Life Jackets & Safe Water Entry Tips
🧑🚒 🤝 Meet Your Local Fire & Rescue Volunteers
🗺️ 🎯 Passport Activity for Kids
Complete your passport by visiting all stations to earn fun prizes, extra entries into the giveaway, and your lunch on us!
🎁 Door Prize Giveaway
We’ve got some incredible giveaways lined up for Water Safety Day this Sunday — and we want to give a huge shoutout to the local businesses who made it possible:
COBE Marine (Pasadena, MD) – Our Boating Safety Prize Sponsor
They’ve donated a top-tier boater safety pack including life jackets, signaling devices, and a first aid kit — perfect for keeping your crew safe this season!
The FaceBar (Pasadena, MD) – Our Sun Safety Prize Sponsor
They’ve generously provided two sun safety prize packs featuring:
Premium sunscreen and skincare products A $150 gift card Branded beach hat, bag, shirt, can cooler & more!
🍽 Food & Refreshments
We’ll have hot dogs, burgers, chips, and soda to purchase for lunch, but each Passport completion gets you a free meal item! So complete your Passport and then stop by our concessions window for lunch, and enjoy the festivities with the community!
🤜 Get Involved
Interested in joining the Riviera Beach Volunteer Fire Company? We’ll have a dedicated table with info on how to volunteer, support the company, or get involved with future events. Volunteers age 16+ welcome!
🚓 Special Feature: USCG Auxiliary Boat Inspections
Have a trailered boat? Linked below is a sign up so you can lock in a time slot for our pull through on-site inspection station! You’ll get a free safety check by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.
Sign Up: U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Boat Inspection Sign Up Link
🎉 Fun For Everyone!
This event is open to everyone—boaters, families, and anyone interested in learning more about boating safety. Don’t miss out on this fantastic community event that combines learning, fun, and safety!
🤔 Questions?
Contact us at boating-safety-day@RBVFC13.com
If you’re a local business that would like to sponsor or donate prizes, please reach out to the email above.
We can’t wait to see you there! Stay safe, stay prepared, and have fun on the water this year!