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NSBC Member Connection

Sponsored by Sealite! News and updates about NSBC programs, industry happenings, and more from the National Safe Boating Council. In this issue: Safe Boating Campaign Media Best Practices, Waves of Hope, Register for the 2023 International Boating and Water Safety Summit, Keeping Waterways Safe with Sealite’s Regulatory Buoys, Share FREE Boat On Course Educational Series, National Safe Boating Week Resources, Instructor Update, and more.

Register for the 2023 IBWSS

The 2023 International Boating and Water Safety Summit will be held April 16-19, 2023 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Little Rock in Little Rock, AR. Registration is open.

Get Trained by the Pros

Take the stress out of docking and close-quarters boat handling by learning the techniques professional captains use to operate their boats with ease. Courses are available in your area! Sign up today and be ready for boating season.

NSBC Member Connection

News and updates about NSBC programs, industry happenings, and more from the National Safe Boating Council. In this issue: Register for the 2023 IBWSS, America’s Boating Channel Premier Sponsor of IBWSS, Find An Instructor, National Safe Boating Week Resources, General Membership Meeting Notice, and more.

The Power of Behavior Change Marketing

Peg Phillips of the National Safe Boating Council shares insights around why fear-based marketing is far less effective than behavior change marketing when you want to influence a particular behavior.

General Membership Meeting Notice

The NSBC’s Spring General Membership Meeting will be held in conjunction with the 2023 International Boating and Water Safety Summit on Monday, April 17.

Boating Season is Around the Corner

Don’t miss your chance to be one of the first on the water this spring at one of the BoatUS On-Water Training partner locations. Sign up today!

NSBC Member Connection

News and updates about NSBC programs, industry happenings, and more from the National Safe Boating Council. In this issue: Happy Holidays from the NSBC, Register for the 2023 IBWSS, Find An Instructor, NSBC Joins America’s Boating Channel, Safe Boating Campaign Resources, and more.

NSBC Joins America’s Boating Channel

America’s Boating Channel™, the U.S. Coast Guard funded boating safety and boater education video service, produced by United States Power Squadrons® (USPS), has entered into an agreement with the National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) to include seventy NSBC safe boating videos in America’s Boating Channel’s new smart TV offerings, including public service messages promoting the NSBC’s Safe Boating Campaign, Boat On Course, Get Connected, and other programs.

Women who Fish Have Greater Grit and Self-Esteem According to New Research

The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) today announced new research that shows fishing provides positive psychological benefits for women. Conducted in partnership with global market-research firm, Ipsos, the research reveals female anglers were more likely to have a positive outlook on life, higher levels of perseverance and a greater self-worth.

Carter Viss Honored by Palm Beach Atlantic University

At Palm Beach Atlantic University, often the tables are turned, as we educators learn from our students and alumni. On the Monday before Thanksgiving, we honored alumnus Carter Viss, who by his actions has taught us much about perseverance, forgiveness and letting God bring good out of tragedy.

NSBC Member Connection

News and updates about NSBC programs, industry happenings, and more from the National Safe Boating Council. In this issue: NSBC Executive Director Recognized at Boating Industry’s Elevate Summit, Register for the 2023 IBWSS, Find An Instructor, Instructor Spotlight: Captain Charolette Rose Maroon, Safe Boating Campaign Resources, and more.

RBFF Promotes Senior Staff

Two senior RBFF staff members have been promoted: Rachel Piacenza has been promoted to Senior Director, Marketing, after leading the successful Get On Board campaign in FY23. Stephanie Hussey, RBFF’s longest tenured employee, has been promoted to Senior Director, Government Engagement.

NSBC Member Connection

News and updates about NSBC programs, industry happenings, and more from the National Safe Boating Council. In this issue: 2022-2023 NSBC Board of Directors Slate of Officers, Find an Instructor, Hurricane Ian Disaster Relief, Share Free Boat On Course Educational Series, Instructor Resources, and more.

2022 Operation Dry Water Award Winners

The Operation Dry Water Awards Program recognizes law enforcement officers and agencies that are making a positive impact on boating under the influence (BUI). Congratulations to this year’s ODW Officer of the Year, Top Agencies and Media Award winners!

Sea Tow Foundation Opens 1,000th Life Jacket Loaner Station

The Sea Tow Foundation, with support from MarineMax and Sea Tow International, held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of its 1,000th Life Jacket Loaner Stand at the Seminole Street Boat Ramp in Clearwater, FL.

NSBC Member Connection

Sponsored by Walsh Marine! News and updates about NSBC programs, industry happenings, and more from the National Safe Boating Council. In this issue: NSBC Headquarters Relocates to Clearwater, Find an Instructor, NSBC Chair Appointed to NBSAC, Wear It Buoys by Walsh Marine, Share Free Boat On Course Educational Series, Two NSBC Members Appointed to FL Boating Advisory Council, Instructor Resources, and more.