About NSBC

Helping create a safe boating experience for recreational boaters

Our Mission Leadership Committees Annual Reports Strategic Plan Awards Contact Us

Our Mission

Founded in 1958, the National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) serves as a national catalyst for developing a safe boating culture by providing educational resources, outreach programming, and training opportunities for industry partners and the boating community to influence safe, secure, and responsible boating.

Leadership

Board of Directors

Robert Newsome

Chair (NMMA)

Alan Dennison

Vice Chair (BoatU.S. Foundation)

Elena Yearly

Treasurer (EMY Consulting)

Lisa Dugan

Secretary (Minnesota DNR)

Stu Gilfillen

Past Chair (US Sailing)

David Broadbent

Member at Large (ABYC)

Grant Brown

Member at Large (Colorado Parks and Wildlife)

Stephanie Hussey

Member at Large (RBFF)

Kate Neubauer

Member at Large (Neubauer Consulting)

Staff

Peg Phillips

Executive Director

Yvonne Pentz

Communications Director

Sandy Smith

Financial Officer

Ken Waldron

Producer

Ryan Foland

Marketing Manager

Alexis Webb

Program Coordinator

Carrie Schlemmer

Program Coordinator

Committees

The NSBC is supported by committees under the leadership of the board. If you are interested in serving on a committee, please contact outreach@safeboatingcouncil.org for more information.

Annual Reports

Each year, the National Safe Boating Council produces an annual report highlighting key initiatives, programs, successes, and a financial update.

Strategic Plan

The 2020-2024 Strategic Plan of the National Safe Boating Council was approved at the General Membership Meeting on September 29, 2019 in Anchorage, AK. View the full plan here or the one page guide.

Awards

We recognize leaders in recreational boating and water safety through our annual awards programs.

Boating Safety Hall of Fame

IBWSS Communication Awards

Silver Schooner Award

Contact Us

8140 Flannery Ct
Manassas, VA 20109

(703) 361-4294

outreach@safeboatingcouncil.org