2018 Holiday Boat Parade Watch Party!
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Press Release: Boating Foundation Creating More Confident Consumers

Media Contact: Nichole Kalil M. 305-458-7736 or nichole@austinblufoundation.org Miami, FL 02/14/2019 – The AustinBlu Foundation, Florida’s recreational boating safety advocate, share their incredible success and hopes for further growth at the 2019 Progressive Miami International Boat Show. As of this month, the AustinBlu…
Beacon Bill Wins Enthusiastic House and Senate Approval – NOW PERMANENT!

PDATE 05/23/2017: Our Beacon Bill was made permanent in legislation passed by Florida lawmakers and signed by Gov. Scott. Under the law, discounted registration fees for boats with a registered EPIRB or PLB have become a permanent option for Florida boaters. “Just…
Austin’s Dad receives letter from Captain Håvard Melvær of the Norwegian supply vessel, Edda Fjord

One year ago the Edda Fjord, a Norwegian offshore supply vessel, found Austin’s boat off the coast of Bermuda. On Saturday, the one year anniversary of this event, Håvard Melvær, captain of the vessel, sent Austin’s Father a heartfelt letter.…
Austin’s Dad discusses Boater Safety with Governor Scott

On Wednesday, Governor Rick Scott visited ACR Electronics in Fort Lauderdale, the latest stop on his tax-cut tour, where he presented his tax-cut plan for Florida business. Before the presentation, Blu Stephanos, had the opportunity to speak with the Governor on the…
The parents of Perry Cohen and Austin Stephanos are doing what they can to raise awareness about boating safety.

[VIDEO TRANSCRIPT] Sanika: as the New Year kicks off, the AustinBlu Foundation is looking to get even more involved in the community. They’ve already had tremendous success here at the river center in Jupiter as they funded boating safely classes. It’s…
USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 52 presents the AustinBlu Foundation with a Certificate of Appreciation

On Saturday, October 15th at the Loxahatchee River Center, the U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 52 presented a “Certificate of Appreciation” to the Austin Blu Foundation in recognition of “the Austin Blu Foundation’s generous financial efforts” in supporting the…
Florida Boaters Now Eligible for Discount Thanks to the AustinBlu Foundation

ACR PRESS RELEASE:Nichole Kalil, Media Specialist at ACR ElectronicsFort Lauderdale, Florida, July 1, 2016 ACR Electronics, a Drew Marine company, reminds Florida boaters with proof of a *properly registered 406 MHz emergency beacon that under FL House Bill (HB) 427 they are…
AustinBlu Foundation Making Sure Boaters Get Educated Before They Head Out on the Water
JUPITER, Fla. – The AustinBlu Foundation is helping to make sure boaters get educated before they go out on the water. Throughout the year, the foundation is covering the cost of boating safety courses at the River Center in Jupiter.…