About NSBC

Helping create a safe boating experience for recreational boaters
Our Mission Meet the Crew 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.

Meet the Crew

Board of Directors

Stu Gilfillen
Chair
US Sailing - US Powerboating
Bristol, RI
Alan Dennison
Vice Chair
BoatU.S. Foundation
Annapolis, MD
Chris Stec
Past Chair
ACA Canoe & SUP Instructor Trainer Educator
Fredericksburg, VA
Robert Newsome
Treasurer
National Marine Manufacturers Association
Chicago, IL
MariAnn McKenzie
Secretary
Oregon State Marine Board
Salem, OR
Dana Gage
Member at Large
The LV Project
North Richland Hills, TX
Stephanie Hussey
Member at Large
Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation
Alexandria, VA
Joseph McCullough
Member at Large
Alaska Office of Boating Safety
Anchorage, AK

Staff

Peg Phillips
Executive Director
Yvonne Pentz
Communications Director
Sandy Smith
Financial Officer
Diane Corish
Program Manager

Annual Reports

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

2019 Annual Report
2018 Annual Report
2017 Annual Report
2016 Annual Report

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 Boating Safety Hall of Fame and IBWSS Communication Awards.

Boating Safety Hall of Fame
IBWSS Communication Awards

Contact Us

8140 Flannery Ct
Manassas, VA 20109

(703) 361-4294

outreach@safeboatingcouncil.org

Admiral Club Members

Mariner Club Members