Sponsored by Walsh Marine! News and updates about NSBC programs, industry happenings, and more from the National Safe Boating Council. In this issue: NSBC General Membership Meeting information, 2022 International Boating and Water Safety Summit reminders, a Night at the Museum, and more.
A rite of passage for every boater is the annual spring commissioning. Newly added to the boat owners to-do list this spring will be to check all disposable (non-rechargeable) fire extinguisher dates of manufacture, as well as the label for their U.S. Coast Guard classification.
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF), the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA), and the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) today announced the findings from a comprehensive study conducted by Left Brain Marketing, Inc. with individuals who purchased a boat in 2020 or 2021. The study was fielded to better identify and understand challenges associated with boat shopping and ownership experiences.
The National Safe Boating Council would like to reach boaters via radio in markets where recreational boating is popular. The Council will provide two professionally produced :15 radio spots for placement.
The 25th anniversary celebration of the International Boating and Water Safety Summit (IBWSS) will be held March 13 – 16, 2022, at the Hyatt Regency Dulles, located just minutes from Washington Dulles International Airport.
TowBoatUS Knapps Narrows, Maryland, owned by Capt. Mary Gilmer, was awarded “Tower of the Year” at the recent annual gathering of the TowBoatUS fleet. The coveted Tower of the Year award recognizes professionalism in providing recreational boaters with 24/7 on-water towing and assistance services. This includes a near-perfect 24-hour towing dispatch operation, high customer satisfaction surveys and on-water towing case management.
Sponsored by Walsh Marine! News and updates about NSBC programs, industry happenings, and more from the National Safe Boating Council. In this issue: 2022 International Boating and Water Safety Summit Registration, NSBC Instructor Update, IBWSS Sponsorship opportunities, Photo Library, and more.
| Each year, the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) asks stakeholders to participate in an annual survey to ensure that RBFF’s resources, activities, programs, and the consumer-facing Take Me Fishing and Vamos A Pescar brands are directly supporting growth in recreational fishing and boating. Click the link to view or take the survey. |
