Behavior change marketing is an effective tool for promoting boating safety: utilizing real-life examples and personal experiences to influence individuals to take a boating safety course, wear a life jacket, and other responsible boating behaviors.
The NSBC has learned through observation and surveys that fear-based marketing just doesn’t have the same power. Showing boaters wearing different life-saving products while having fun is the more effective approach.
Waves of Hope is a coalition of forever-changed families and friends impacted by boating and open water tragedies.
We are the “why” behind the “what” of boating and water safety. That one moment that changed our families forever could have been prevented. A life jacket. A propeller guard. An aware boat operator. An engine cut-off switch. We want to share our stories to educate others about boating and water safety, so our stories never become another family’s story.
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.
From engaging keynotes and breakout sessions to professional development, and from the latest in boating and water safety to networking opportunities – share your passion for boating and water safety with others around the world at #IBWSS23. We look forward to seeing you there!
Registration includes *daily breakfast, lunch on Monday and Tuesday, evening reception, and all sessions and networking opportunities (*breakfast is only included for hotel guests at the Embassy Suites). Cost is $250 per person. All attendees are responsible for booking their hotel and transportation for the International Boating and Water Safety Summit.
Book your hotel stay with the group discounted rate of $96/per night.
Keeping Waterways Safe with Sealite's Regulatory Buoys
We don’t sell buoys, we sell safety. At Sealite, our priority is safety on the waterways. View our range of marine aids to navigation on our website. Sealite has a wide offering to best fit your inland waterway solution including:
SL-B700 Regulatory Float Collar Buoy
SL-B1060 Regulatory Spar Buoy
SL-B576 Regulatory Spar Buoy
SL-15 1-2NM Solar Marine Lantern
SL-60 2-3NM Solar Marine Lantern
Discuss your options and NSBC member pricing with Cathy Sonnentag.
Boat On Course, educational boating safety videos from the National Safe Boating Council, teach the basic navigation rules of boating. Watch at your own pace, and test your knowledge at the end of each video with a short quiz.
Share about Boat On Course with your organization and on social media. It's as easy as copy and paste!
Boat On Course, educational boating safety videos from the National Safe Boating Council, teach basic navigation rules of boating. Watch at your own pace, and test your knowledge at the end of each video. Enjoy the boating lifestyle and remember that a safe boating experience is the best boating experience. Learn more at https://boatoncourse.com/safety-videos/.
Know Your Buoys makes it easy for boaters to understand common buoys and markers by taking a practical approach to boating by relating it to something you’re already familiar with – the “rules of the road” when driving a car. While there are no painted lanes or traffic signals to follow on the water, you can avoid dangerous collisions by learning the rules of the road and some practical safety tips. Learn more at https://boatoncourse.com/buoys/.
Find more video content and images to share on social media at www.BoatOnCourse.com.
National Safe Boating Week Resources
Get ready for the National Safe Boating Week - May 20-26, 2023 - with your favorite Safe Boating Campaign items while supplies last. Inventory changes frequently, so be sure to browse the store frequently.
Explore the latest resources for NSBC instructors on our website. Or, simply go to www.safeboatingcouncil.org and click on Training in the menu, then select Instructor Resources.
We've made it easy for instructors to have everything they need to maintain their NSBC instructor certification. Resources include:
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. View the program >>
Member-Only Discounts
NSBC members receive exclusive discounts from industry partners, such as Athletic Brewing Company, ExpertVoice, FELL Marine, Full Throttle, Mustang Survival, Onyx, and TowBoatU.S. Get discounts >>
Photo Library
Looking for boating photos to share in your marketing efforts? The NSBC offers a FREE photo library to promote boating and water safety with images. Browse the photo library >>
Sponsored by Sealite
Sealite, part of SPX Technologies (NYSE: SPXC) is a technology leader in the design and manufacture of marine aids to navigation (AtoN) equipment including Marine Lighting, Navigation Buoys, Marine Floats, Port Entry Lighting systems, Lighthouse Lighting Equipment and Monitoring and Control systems software. They are a global manufacturer of products that guide vessels safely into ports and harbors around the world. The Sealite team is dedicated to servicing the marine industry through the efficient design of solutions that withstand the toughest environments.
