A NON PROFIT DEDICATED TO
REDUCING ALCOHOL-RELATED
FATALITIES ON THE WATER
OUR MISSION
To change the mindset about drinking and boating by developing and producing powerful and engaging sober boating campaigns designed to effect fundamental changes in the boating culture.
EXCESSIVE ALCOHOL USE IS A LEADING CONTRIBUTOR TO BOATING FATALITIES
HELP US REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF FATALITIES AND INJURIES CAUSED BY ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION WHILE BOATING
BEING SAFE STARTS WITH BEING SOBER WHILE AT THE WHEEL
OUR AFFILIATES
OUR SPONSORS
ABOUT US
Like any start-up, Ride Dry, Drive Dry began with a story: In 1996, Mark Watts, a competitive skier from Florida, opened a MasterCraft Boat dealership. With a passion for watersports and penchant for business, Watts quickly grew his company, expanding to three locations, and was named to Boating Industry Magazine’s Top 100 dealers for eight years in a row.
In 2006, tragedy struck. Mark was involved in a horrific boating accident, resulting in numerous injuries and an unfortunate loss of life.
In 2014, Mark and his wife, Teressa, participated in the National Association of State Boating Law Administrator’s Operation Dry Water, helping to create this PSA video that would be his campaign's centerpiece: Ride Dry, Drive Dry was born.
Today, Mark’s passion for watersports endures. He is dedicated to making fundamental changes in how people enjoy boating by utilizing his own experience, industry knowledge and business relationships to advance the sober boating cause. Says Mark: “I believe this campaign can change the mindset about drinking and boating, and promote social responsibility within the watersports culture. I am living proof.”
Boat Responsibly
Boat Responsibly
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Ride Dry Drive Dry Captain Rick Murphy PSA Video
Ride Dry Drive Dry Shaun Murray PSA video
CONTACT
We’d love to hear from you. Whether you’re a member of the media, a potential partner, or simply someone who wants to learn more about our mission, please don’t hesitate to reach out. For press inquiries, collaboration opportunities, or general questions about Drive Dry, you can contact us directly here:
Your interest and support help us move closer to our mission of creating safer, alcohol-free waterways.