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.
Can your iPhone save your life? Real-world emergencies are proving that modern technology can serve as a powerful “digital flare.” Learn how Apple’s Emergency SOS and satellite features work, how they compare to dedicated satellite devices, and why they should never replace proper boating safety equipment. Click the title to read more.
Today, the National Transportation Safety Board released the final report for our investigation of the December 30, 2024, marine accident in which the articulated tug and barge Dorothy Ann/Pathfinder, with a crew of 16, was anchored in Lake Erie, near Cleveland, Ohio, when a fire broke out in the generator space of the barge Pathfinder. Click the title to learn more.
In this issue: Message from the Chair, Canadian Safe Boating Awards (CASBAs), Cold Water Workshop News, Time to Renew your Membership – and your Support!, Changes to Pleasure Craft Licensing Requirements, Dave Moffatt Wins Boating Ontario Award, Meet CSBC Ambassador Steve Bull, and more. Click the title to read more.
By Captain Brett M. Sause
The boating industry runs on passion, craftsmanship and the pursuit of time on the water. But beneath the shine of summer success lies a universal challenge – seasonal revenue and cash flow management. Click the title to read more.
The Sea Tow Foundation™, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing boating-related accidents and fatalities, is now accepting applications for life jackets and life jacket loaner stand supplies as part of its 2026 Life Jacket Loaner Program. Click the title to learn more.
NSBC Instructor Michael Rice shares insights on how to get your Captain’s license. Click the title to read more!
Rep. Dean Davis, R – Broken Arrow, this week filed legislation that would require a carbon monoxide poisoning warning sticker on motorized boats that operate in Oklahoma waters. Click the title to read more.
