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Update on Life Jacket Labels
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The NSBC participated in the Life Jacket Association (LJA) Industry Stakeholder Meeting on the Implementation of the Standard ANSI/CAN/UL 12402-5:2015 - Personal Flotation Devices - Part 5: Buoyancy Aids (Level 50 & Level 70) - Safety Requirements, and ANSI/CAN/UL 12402-9:2015 - Personal Flotation Devices - Part 9: Test Methods, held by WebEx on January 24, 2018.
Manufacturers will begin to move towards adoption of the new label formats in UL 1123 and UL 1180 no later than July 2022. Click here to download the presentation for additional updates.
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The International Boating and Water Safety Summit is the premier event for professional development with increased focus on training, education, meeting, and networking for professionals, volunteers, and anyone involved in boating and water safety.
IBWSS18 will be held in Lexington, KY from March 4-7, 2018 at the Hilton/Downtown Lexington. Space is limited. Register today. We hope to see many of you next month!
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Ready, Set, Wear It New Event Dates
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Join boating safety advocates around the world for family-fun events to heighten awareness of boating safety issues and go for a world record along the way! Participate in one of four Ready, Set, Wear It events hosted by the Safe Boating Campaign to raise awareness about the importance of wearing a life jacket: May 19, June 9, July 7 and August 11, 2018.
Previously only one event during National Safe Boating Week, Ready, Set, Wear It is now offered four times throughout the summer to provide more opportunities for grassroots support of the Safe Boating Campaign. Registration opens in March 2018 at www.safeboatingcampaign.com.
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Application for Life Jacket Loaner Station
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The Sea Tow Foundation, a member organization of the NSBC, is offering non-profit organizations and businesses the opportunity to host a Sea Tow Foundation Life Jacket Loaner Station this summer. If you are interested, please apply online by February 12th.
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Register for Boating Safety Instructor Course
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Get ready for the spring boating season with a NSBC Boating Safety Instructor Course! The next course will be held April 10 - 11, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio.
This two-day course covers safe boating practices and the proper interpretation of each element of the National Boating Education Knowledge – Power ANSI Standards. For current instructors, this course provides opportunities for growth, professional development and new ideas.
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Each week, NSBC features a member on our social media networks. In January, we featured:
 
 
Learn more about these members, and our other valued members using the NSBC Member Directory.
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