Southern California communities formally recognized the efforts of U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary of the Southwest District – Southern Region (SWD-SR) that actively promoted the 2026 National Safe Boating Week (NSBW), observed May 16–22, 2026. Please click the title to learn more.
The National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) announced the 2026 recipients of the International Boating and Water Safety Summit (IBWSS) Communication Awards virtually on May 8, 2026. IBWSS is a global event dedicated to education, training, awareness, and networking for the advancement of boating and water safety. Please click the title to learn more.
This June, Bridge Marina is hosting what may be one of the largest collections of classic wooden boats, vintage marine engines, and rare boating memorabilia ever offered at public auction. Click the title to learn how you can participate.
EH2O provides real-world F&I guidance for the marine industry. Click the title to read the May newsletter.
The 2025 Boating Accident Statistical Report is now available from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Please click the title to learn more.
National Safe Boating Council Executive Director, Captain Peg Phillips, joined Amanda on the Reel Talk Podcast during National Safe Boating Week to talk in depth about safety equipment requirements and how to stay as safe as possible on the water this summer. Please click the title to watch the podcast!
May, and National Safe Boating Week, marks the unofficial start of the boating season. Many of the rules are basic for boaters, but still important to know.
“The biggest mistake that we see with boaters is not actually wearing a life jacket. And I think what happens is when people get on a boat, they really don’t expect that they’re going to end up in the water, right? So, it’s just like wearing a seatbelt in a car. You don’t expect you’re going to get in an accident. So, you just wear that seatbelt to protect yourself. Same thing with a life jacket,” National Safe Boating Council Executive Director Captain Peg Phillips said. Please click the title to read more.
As Florida’s busy summer boating season begins, safety experts are reminding boaters to take precautions before heading out on the water. Captain Peg Phillips, executive director of the National Safe Boating Council, appeared on ABC7 News at Noon as part of National Safe Boating Week, which runs May 16-22, 2026. Please click the title to learn more.
As summer boating season begins, National Safe Boating Week reminds everyone to make safety the top priority on the water. In this special segment, boating safety expert and National Safe Boating Council Executive Director, Captain Peg Phillips, shares essential tips to help boaters stay prepared, protected, and informed before heading out. Click the title to watch the segment.
ACR Electronics and its brand Ocean Signal are supporting the annual National Safe Boating Week by highlighting how the latest marine safety technology can contribute to a smooth boating and fishing season. Please click the title to read more.
