Thank you to our partners for making a big splash for National Safe Boating Week! The week was packed with local events, vessel safety checks, on-water trainings, media interviews, and more. And, it was great to receive many state and local proclamations by public officials recognizing the importance of boating safety.
If you'd like to see your local outreach on behalf of the Safe Boating Campaign featured on our blog or social media, drop us an email at outreach@safeboatingcouncil.org. We'd love to share what you're doing to make an impact in your community. Be sure to follow us on social media @boatingcampaign (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) for more updates.
Take a moment to watch Hunter Bland share about the Safe Boating Campaign and his passion for boating safety with FOX Weather during National Safe Boating Week.
Wear Your Life Jacket at Work Day was so much fun! Boaters around the world shared photos on social media encouraging responsible boating. View some of our favorite photos from the day.
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Use an Engine Cut-Off Switch
The NSBC's Get Connected campaign encourages boaters to use an engine cut-off switch (ECOS) every time they go powerboating to keep them and others safe on the water.
An engine cut-off switch attaches to the boat operator and cuts power to the boat’s engine if the operator is displaced from the helm. It also may be activated manually if needed in an emergency. An ECOS may be a lanyard attached to the engine switch, or a boat may be equipped with wireless technology that resembles a key fob or wristband.
Share your thoughts about boating in a short survey for a chance to win some boating swag! Participants will be chosen randomly to receive prizes from the Safe Boating Campaign, such as t-shirts, dry bags, first aid kits, stickers, and more.
Law enforcement officers across the country will be on heightened alert for those in violation of boating under the influence laws as part of the annual Operation Dry Water weekend, July 2 – 4, 2022. Operation Dry Water is a year-round boating under the influence awareness and enforcement campaign focused on reducing the number of alcohol- and drug-related incidents and fatalities.
The U.S. Coast Guard, state, local and tribal law enforcement agencies, recreational boating safety advocates, and the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) are gearing up to spread awareness and prevent tragedies related to boating under the influence (BUI). The National Safe Boating Council is proud to support these partners during this important outreach effort. Learn more.
Instructor Update
Our instructors have undergone rigorous training to teach recreational boaters in accordance with the American National Standard for on-water skills. NSBC instructors help cultivate a safer recreational boater experience by training responsible boaters.
Explore the latest resources for NSBC instructors:
1) Instructor Resources: Helpful tips and reminders for NSBC instructors to maintain their certification, including course waivers, course reports, curriculum, and more. Find instructor resources.
2) Find An Instructor: The demand for on-water training is high, and the NSBC has created a searchable directory of our instructors. Connect with a local NSBC instructor and get on-water powerboat training! Find an instructor in your local area.
If you would like to be included in this database, you must opt-in and have an active NSBC instructor membership.
3) Boat Control On-Water Training Provider Kit: All NSBC-certified instructors and instructor trainers may use the Boat Control On-Water Training Provider Kit that includes marketing resources (logo, banner, social media images, and more) and tips to grow your business. Browse provider kit.
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Member-Only Discounts
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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 >>
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