2012

IBWSS Partners Announce New Web Site

The National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) and National Water Safety Congress (NWSC) have announced a new web site, www.IBWSS.org, for the 2013 International Boating and Water Safety Summit (IBWSS) being held in San Antonio, TX. IBWSS.org will offer options including online registration and the ability to download Summit information.

PRSA-NCC Honors National Safe Boating Council with Thoth Award for Outstanding Communications Program

The Public Relations Society of America – National Capital Chapter honored the National Safe Boating Council and agency partner Paul Werth Associates with a Thoth Award for the Integrated Communications – Nonprofit category for its 2011 “Wear It!” Campaign: Increases Awareness of Boating Safety at the 44th Annual Thoth Awards Gala, held on Thursday, September 13 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.

Hall of Fame Inductee John Johnson

The National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) will induct boating safety advocate John Johnson into its Boating Safety Hall of Fame at the 2012 National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) Conference in Mobile, AL.

NSBC Receives Three Hermes Creative Awards

Hermes Creative Awards announced winners for the 2012 international awards competition for creative professionals involved in the concept, writing, and design of traditional and emerging media.

National Safe Boating Council Wins Coveted Bronze Anvil Award of Commendation from PRSA

The National Safe Boating Council
received a coveted 2012 Bronze Anvil Award of Commendation from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) for superior performance in the design and execution of an individual public relations tactic within a broader public relations campaign. Winners of the award were recognized during the 2012 Silver Anvil Awards Evening held June 7 at the Equitable Tower in New York.

NOAA, National Safe Boating Council promote National Safe Boating Week

NOAA’s National Weather Service and the National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) have partnered again to encourage recreational boaters to know their risks, learn the rules, and be prepared before taking the helm this summer during National Safe Boating Week: May 19 to 25.

NSBC and Sperry Top-Sider Partner for NSBW

The National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) is proud to announce that it will once again partner with Sperry Top-Sider for National Safe Boating Week, May 19 – 25, 2012. The NSBC has recognized Sperry Top-Sider as the Official Footwear of the National Safe Boating Council since 2006, making this the seventh year that the NSBC and Sperry Top-Sider have officially joined efforts to promote safe boating and education throughout the country.

Hall of Fame Inductee Ruth Wood

The National Safe Boating Council is pleased it announce it will induct Ruth Wood into its prestigious Boating Safety Hall of Fame for her many years of dedicated service as the President of BoatU.S. Foundation and other efforts.

NSBC Launches BoatOnCourse.com

The National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) officially launched this week BoatOnCourse.com, a website designed to help the recreational boater become more aware of the on-the-water navigation rules to enjoy a safer time on the water.

NSBC Training Opportunities

What is the recipe for success? Try one part ambition, one part training and you get the National Safe Boating Council’s (NSBC) training courses for professionals and the recreational boating public. The NSBC, as part of its mission to promote safer boating through education, outreach, and training, has developed two courses to address growing needs identified amongst professionals and the recreational boating public: Instructor Close-Quarters Boat Control Course and its Boating Safety Instructor Training Course.