Encourage others to register for the International Boating and Water Safety Summit, to be held virtually from May 17-19, 2021! This will be a virtual conference experience like no other. Up to 200 people registered will be randomly selected to receive prizes.
Social media: Who’s ready?! @IBWSS has gone VIRTUAL – May 17-19, 2021, from the comfort of your couch, desk, porch – you name it! Registration is FREE. Up to 200 people registered will be randomly selected to receive a prize! #IBWSS21 https://www.ibwss.org/register
Newsletter: The 2021 International Boating and Water Safety Summit is going virtual! Celebrating its 24th year, IBWSS will explore “Partnerships for Progress” – a close look at how recreational boating and water safety communities collaborate to save lives around the world - from May 17-19, 2021. Registration is free >>
Support IBWSS
Free registration for IBWSS attendees makes this an excellent engagement opportunity for our sponsors and exhibitors!
Support IBWSS by choosing one of our many sponsorship opportunities. All of the levels include recognition on the IBWSS website, social media, and the virtual conference app. Learn about sponsorship opportunities >>
Exhibitors can design their own virtual exhibit booth with product information, games, and more. (Don’t worry – we will have a tutorial to help with tech related questions and setup!) To drive attendees to visit all of the booths, there will be a virtual scavenger hunt to find hidden codes and win prizes. Register as an exhibitor >>
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Federal Boat Safety Act of 1971
Join the celebration of the 50th anniversary for the Federal Boat Safety Act of 1971! On August 10th, 1971, President Richard Nixon signed the Federal Boat Safety Act (FBSA). The act mandated a cooperative Federal-State effort to improve the safety of recreational boating in the United States. It also established the National Recreational Boating Safety Program and gave the U.S. Coast Guard the authority to establish mandatory boat manufacturing and safety standards.
We made it easy to support the 50th anniversary! Resources and more are available at www.FederalBoatSafetyAct.com.
Mark your calendars for the 2021 National Safe Boating Week celebrations! The boating fun will start with Wear Your Life Jacket at Work Day on Friday, May 21, 2021, and continue from May 22-28, 2021 with National Safe Boating Week. This is a great opportunity to be an example and show others how #realboaterswearit.
At the NSBC, we're grateful for recreational boating safety partnerships around the world! Vava’u Volunteer Maritime Response Association is an incorporated society of the Kingdom of Tonga that assists the Ministry of Police with Search and Rescue Operations, such as handle requests for marine assistance, provide VHF radio watch, and promote water safety education in their community year-round. They are a big supporter of the Safe Boating Campaign. Read the blog >>
Shop NSBC for 15% Off
NSBC members receive 15% off already reduced prices. Use promo code SPRINGYET. Not valid on Safe Boating Campaign t-shirts and NSBC course materials. Offer expires 3/13/2021. Shop NSBC >>
New Educational Resources
Answer frequently asked questions from boaters with these free educational brochures and digital resources - all about life jackets, VHF radios, gear, and more. The best boating experience is safe boating. Learn more >>
NSBC Instructor Update
Helpful tips and reminders for NSBC Certified Instructors to maintain their certification - curriculum, course waivers, course reports, course certificates, and more. Read instructor update >>
Sponsored by Walsh Marine
Walsh Marine Products is a premier manufacturer of navigational aids for inland waterways - specializing in U.S. Coast Guard approved buoys and floats. Learn more >>
