At the National Safe Boating Council, we're thankful for each of you and your partnership in creating safe boating experiences. It is during challenging times that we discover our true strength as a community - we are so proud of our recreational boating safety partners. We hope you have a blessed holiday!
America's Boating Trends
The U.S. Coast Guard recently released the National Recreational Boating Safety Survey (NRBSS), offering valuable insight into the makeup of America's boaters. The survey shows that boating remains a popular outdoor recreational activity in households across the United States. A few key findings:
Boat ownership is on the rise, with 14.5 million households in the U.S. owning one or more boats.
Boating participation is becoming more racially and ethnically diverse.
New boaters are entering the market into boat ownership in creative ways such as rentals, shared ownership, and bareboat charters.
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Digital Resources Available
Get a head start on your 2021 National Safe Boating Week planning efforts with digital resources from the Safe Boating Campaign! This FREE toolkit includes: social media images, infographics, images, animated videos, save the date badges, and more. Additional resources will be available throughout the winter and spring. National Safe Boating Week will be held from May 22-28, 2021. View the toolkit >>
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End of year sale! NSBC members receive 15% off already reduced prices. Use promo code FAREWELL2020. Not valid on Safe Boating Campaign t-shirts and NSBC course materials. Offer expires 1/1/2021. 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 >>
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