Focus Group Pre-Session SurveyName First Last Email Tell Us a Bit About Your BackgroundWhat kind of boating do you do?* Motor Sail PaddleIs there one kind of boating you enjoy more than another? Please describe.What kind of paddling do you do? Kayak, canoe, SUP, other?Do you own your own boat(s)?Yes, I own one or more boats.No, I don't own any boatsTell us a bit about the boat(s) you own.Do you do maintenance on the boats you own? Please describe.If you don't own any boats, tell us how you go boating? (e.g. With friends? Rentals? Other?)How experienced a boater do you consider yourself to be?* Lots of experience, accrued over many years Serious, but still more to learn Relatively new to boatingPlease tell us a bit more about your background as a boater.*Where do you normally boat?Please describe what a normal boating 'season' looks like for you.*Do you participate in any of the following? Cruising & multi-day trips Day trips/sails Races & competitions OtherWhat other boating activities do you participate in?Tell Us About Your InterestsDo you look for and/or read boating news and information? If so, where?* On the Internet Magazines and Print Publications Boat Shows Not really. I don't spend much time on this.What are your favorite websites for boating information and news?*What are your favorite boating print publications?What are your favorite Boat Shows? And what do you like best about going to them?Are there any other places you get boating news and information?What kind of boating information do you find most interesting? General news Educational information (How to's, classes, etc) Boat shows and events Cruising, trips, and cool places Boating rules, regulations, & safetyIs there other boat-related information--not included in the question above--that interests you?What boating news is most interesting to you? Announcements of new boats Stories about boaters & boats Things happening in the boating industry News about oceans and coastal environments Other topics not in this listPlease tell us about the other boating topics you are interested in.What kinds of boating-related educational information interests you? Boating skills and techniques Tips & tricks for maintaining your boat Classes and trainings Quick "How-to" Overviews None of the AbovePlease describe any other boat-related educational topics you're interested in.Do you read and rely on product reviews when making decisions about boating-related products?Yes, frequentlySometimesRarelyNeverWhat websites or publications do you go to for product reviews?Have you attended any online virtual boating events?YesNoPlease describe the online boating event(s) you attended, how you liked the experience, and whether you plan to attend more virtual events.Thank you!Is there anything else you would like to tell us about yourself as a boater and your interest (or lack thereof) in boating news and information?Please include your mailing address if you'd like us to send you a US Harbors hat as a "thank you" gift for your participation! Street Address Address Line 2 City AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific State ZIP Code
