NSBC Member Connection

Each month the National Safe Boating Council staff will share news and updates about our programs, industry happenings, and member spotlights. Please contact us with any comments or questions. We’d love to hear from you!

2018 Boating Safety Hall of Fame Inductees

The National Safe Boating Council’s Boating Safety Hall of Fame Award recognizes those who have provided vital leadership and boating safety support throughout their career.

It is an honor to induct Phil Cappel and Fred Messmann into the Boating Safety Hall of Fame!

Throughout Phil’s career with the U.S. Coast Guard, he has stood out as a leader in the never-ending pursuit of boating safety. He has been an active and passionate participant in the development of industry standards to further boating safety above and beyond what is required by federal law.

Fred faithfully served the boating safety community throughout his career, and recently retired as deputy director of the NSBC. From the Nevada Department of Wildlife to the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators, and from grant program management to board positions, Fred shaped many boating safety programs and advancements.

Join us in congratulating Phil and Fred as recipients of the Boating Safety Hall of Fame Award! Welcome to a group of incredible individuals who were instrumental in advancing boating safety.

#IBWSS Attendee Survey

Did you attend #IBWSS18? Your feedback is valuable to the planning of next year's IBWSS! Please take a moment to answer a short survey about your experience at the conference.

Missed out? Keep the #IBWSS18 session presentations in mind as you plan and implement boating and water safety efforts. Browse the presentations.

Member Exclusive Offer from ACR Electronics

406 MHz emergency beacons have saved over 41,000 lives around the world since the early 1980’s. To celebrate the life-saving importance of this boating gear, ACR Electronics is offering National Safe Boating Council members a special gift-with-purchase during the month of April!

Buy an ACR or Ocean Signal beacon within the month of April and e-mail marketing@acrartex.com a copy of your receipt. Just type ‘NSBC Member’ in the subject line, add your mailing address and full name in the body of the email to receive your free gift.

Free Boating Safety Resources Available

You don't want to miss this opportunity for FREE resources to support your boating and water safety efforts! While supplies last, you can receive a FREE Safe Boating Campaign box set(s). Choose from Safe Boating Guidelines, Safe Boating Preparedness, Wear It Swag and Wear It T-shirts - or order 1 of each box set!

Supplies are limited, so sign-up today to receive your box set!

Looking for something else? Please browse www.safeboatingcampaign.com.

Welcome Back, Diane Corish!

Join us in welcoming back Diane Corish to the National Safe Boating Council team! As our new program manager, she will assist with various safe boating programs and membership services. She previously served as communications coordinator for NSBC from 2016-2017.

Give Diane a shout-out by emailing dcorish@safeboatingcouncil.org or call the office at 703-361-4294.