The NSBC's executive director, Peg Phillips, has been recognized by Boating Industry’s 2022 Women Making Waves program — an effort to recognize the multitude of women in the industry who have made and continue to make great contributions to its success, propel its growth, and lead their organizations and peers into the future.
“It is an incredible honor to be among the 2022 Women Making Waves class,” said Phillips. “I hope that I inspire women through gratitude and validation. I am so grateful to be part of the best team in recreational boating safety.”
The demand for on-water powerboat training is high, and the NSBC has created a searchable directory of our instructors. Powered through Google Maps, our Find an Instructor database allows anyone to search for a NSBC instructor in their local area and contact them directly to schedule on-water training.
Join the NSBC in welcoming Captain Azusa Matsuura as the director of the Japan Coast Guard's Boating and Water Safety Division. The Boating and Water Safety Division analyzes maritime accidents, coordinates efforts with the public and private sectors to implement safety measures, and provides safety information.
Captain Matsuura graduated from the Japan Coast Guard Academy Officer Candidate Course in 1993. When she was a Lieutenant Commander, she studied abroad in the United States for one year in 2006 under the U.S. state personnel exchange program. While in the U.S., she visited the U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May and learned about training newly appointed personnel. She was most recently the director of the Administration Department in the 8th Regional Headquarters.
We Moved to Clearwater
The NSBC headquarters has moved to Clearwater, FL! As we get settled in, you can still reach us at outreach@safeboatingcouncil.org and we'll connect you with the appropriate team member. Once the new office is complete, we'll share our address and pictures!
Our warehouse is currently only shipping training materials as we get settled into our new home. We expect our online store to be back up and running by the end of August.
Know Your Buoys
Buoys and channel markers function in a similar way to lanes on a highway — designating the safest navigable channel and marking any hazards on the water. The NSBC's Boat On Course program has a new educational initiative, Know Your Buoys, funded by a grant from the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, administered by the U.S. Coast Guard.
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.
An educational toolkit is available to help boaters learn about buoys including a flyer, animated video series, and social media content. Resources will be available over the coming weeks at www.BoatOnCourse.com/buoys.
Summer Boating Survey
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.
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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
NSBC members receive exclusive discounts from industry partners, such as Athletic Brewing Company, ExpertVoice, FELL Marine, Full Throttle, Mustang Survival, Onyx, and TowBoatUS. 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 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 >>
