The Safe Boating Campaign, a worldwide effort focused on responsible boating led by the National Safe Boating Council, shares key tips for boaters to responsibly enjoy the high boating-traffic Labor Day weekend.
Sponsored by Walsh Marine! News and updates about NSBC programs, industry happenings, and more from the National Safe Boating Council. In this issue: NSBC’s Peg Phillips Among Women Making Waves, Find an Instructor, Welcome Captain Matsuura, We Moved to Clearwater, Know Your Buoys, Instructor Update, and more.
From BoatUS: With the pandemic putting more people than ever on the water and consequent rise in boating accidents and fatalities, there’s some better news in the newly released 2021 U.S. Coast Guard Recreational Boating Statistics. What’s influencing these latest boating safety numbers?
The National Safe Boating Council (NSBC), a national catalyst for recreational boating safety, shares its executive director, Peg Phillips, has been recognized by Boating Industry’s 2022 Women Making Waves program.
Women Making Waves is Boating Industry’s effort to recognize the multitude of women in the industry who have made and continue to make great contributions to its success, propel its growth and lead their organizations and peers into the future. Congratulations to NSBC’s Executive Director Peg Phillips on her recognition!
Sponsored by Walsh Marine! News and updates about NSBC programs, industry happenings, and more from the National Safe Boating Council. In this issue: Hunter Bland Shares Boating Safety Tips with FOX Weather, Wear Your Life Jacket at Work Day Photos, Use an Engine Cut-Off Switch, Summer Boating Survey, Operation Dry Water, and Instructor Update.
The 2022 spring issue of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Boating Safety Circular issue covers: mudboat and airboat flotation exemptions, best manufacturing practices in quality controls for flotation foam in recreational vessels, a calendar of events, and recalls.
The U.S. Coast Guard has released its 2021 Recreational Boating Statistics Report, revealing that there were 658 boating fatalities nationwide in 2021, a 14.2 percent decrease from 2020.
Once again this year, officers in collaboration with local, state, and federal agencies will be teaming up for Operation Dry Water (ODW). Law enforcement officers will be on heightened alert for those violating boating under the influence laws, as well as spreading awareness about the dangers associated with BUI.
Fifty-two million Americans age 6+ went fishing in 2021, according to preliminary data from the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation’s (RBFF) 2022 Special Report on Fishing. Down slightly from 2020, fishing participation exceeded 50 million for the second time in 14 years, posting gains over 2019 and supporting a six-year upward trend.
Bassmaster angler Hunter Bland shares his story of a boating accident and why it’s important to wear a life jacket when out on the water.
National Safe Boating Week is held from May 21-27, 2022, reminding all boaters to brush up on boating safety skills and prepare for the boating season. This observance week is the annual kick-off of the Safe Boating Campaign, a global awareness effort that encourages boaters to make the most of their boating adventure by being responsible.
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Whether you’re working in the office, at home, in the air, or on the water, all boating enthusiasts can participate in Wear Your Life Jacket at Work Day on Friday, May 20, 2022. This fun day is part of the Safe Boating Campaign, a global awareness effort that encourages boaters to make the most of their boating adventure by being responsible.
You don’t want to miss this issue of Anchorline, the National Safe Boating Council’s digital newsletter sponsored by Walsh Marine! IN THIS ISSUE: Celebrating 25 Years of IBWSS, Keep Your Waterways Safe All Year, NSBC Instructor Important Resources, National Safe Boating Week (May 21-27, 2022), Wear Your Life Jacket at Work Day (May 20, 2022), Get Connected: Use an Engine Cut-Off Switch, 2022 IBWSS Communication Award Recipients, New American National Standards for Basic Boating Knowledge, and more!
National Safe Boating Week will be held from May 21-27, 2022, reminding all boaters to brush up on boating safety skills and prepare for the boating season. This observance week is the annual kick-off of the Safe Boating Campaign, a global awareness effort that encourages boaters to make the most of their boating adventure by being responsible.
The National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Weather Service are celebrating 23 years of partnership for the annual National Safe Boating Week. This year’s National Safe Boating Week will be held May 21-27, 2022.
Sponsored by Walsh Marine! News and updates about NSBC programs, industry happenings, and more from the National Safe Boating Council. In this issue: National Safe Boating Week Toolkit, information for Wear Your Life Jacket at Work Day, and more.
The National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) is pleased to announce the publication of the following American National Standards (effective June 1, 2022) (click title to read more).
To help keep drug-impaired operators off the water, Operation Dry Water is working to spread awareness that drug-impaired operation of any kind is dangerous and illegal.
