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

Alan Dennison

Chair (BoatU.S. Foundation)

Grant Brown

Vice Chair (Colorado Parks and Wildlife)

Scott Johnson

Treasurer (EMY Consulting)

David Broadbent

Secretary (ABYC)

Robert Newsome

Past Chair (NMMA)

Stacey Brown

Member at Large (Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources)

Chad Tokowicz

Member at Large (Marine Retailers Association of the Americas)

Ray Fernandez

Member at Large (Bridge Marina Inc.)

Staff

Peg Phillips

Executive Director

Sandy Smith

Financial Officer

Ken Waldron

Producer & Creative Director

Alexis Webb

Program Manager

Pam Lamrouex

Warehouse Manager

Brianna Day

Administrative Assistant

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 2025-2029 Strategic Plan of the National Safe Boating Council was approved at the General Membership Meeting on September 17, 2024 in New Orleans, LA. View the full plan here.

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

National Safe Boating Council
3350 Ulmerton Road, Suite 8
Clearwater, FL 33762

(703) 361-4294

outreach@safeboatingcouncil.org