News and updates about NSBC programs, industry happenings, and more from the National Safe Boating Council. In this issue: National Safe Boating Week is May 16-22, 2026, Meet the 2025-2026 National Safe Boating Council Board of Directors, Join Free Boat On Course Live Training Sessions, Register for the 2026 International Boating and Water Safety Summit, and more! Please click the title to read more.
As the recreational boating season approaches, industry leaders, safety professionals, and government agencies are preparing to tackle the most pressing safety challenges on the water. Please click the title to read more.
Stay informed and connected with the latest from the Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC)! The newest CSBC newsletter features an important message from the Chair, a reminder about CSBC membership, official notice of the upcoming AGM, and more. Please click the title to read more.
The National Safe Boating Council (NSBC), a national catalyst for recreational boating safety, is pleased to announce the board of directors for 2025-2026. The NSBC membership accepted the board’s vote for the following officers at the General Membership Meeting on September 16, in Des Moines, IA in conjunction with the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators’ Annual Conference. Please click the title to read more.
The marine industry is evolving—fast. Boats are becoming more complex, customer expectations are rising and across the board, from the service bay to the front office, from yacht yards to marinas, one challenge continues to surface: finding—and keeping—good people. Click the title to read more.
Prosecutors in Florida have charged the captain of a mini-tugboat with seaman’s manslaughter in connection with a deadly collision that killed three young girls in Biscayne Bay last year. Click the title to learn more.
You won’t want to miss this issue of Anchorline! In this issue: A Letter from the Executive Director, Keep Your Skills Sharp: Join Free Boat On Course Live Training Sessions, High School Senior Launches “Choose Life Jackets” Nonprofit to Promote Water Safety, A Thank You to Our Members, New Enhanced Recreational Boating Certificate Pilot Launches in Florida, International Boating and Water Safety Summit and Safe Boating Campaign updates, Share Your Story: Write for the Safe Boating Campaign, and more Click the title to read more.
After a rigorous benchmarking, application and hiring process, the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) has selected Phoebe Wallace as its new Education Director. Wallace will assume the role beginning March 9, 2026. Please click the title to learn more.
The February 27, 2026 BADs report has been released. All copyright material has been removed. Please click the title to read more.
The United States Coast Guard has launched the 2026 National Recreational Boating Safety Survey. Click the title to read more.
