News and updates about our programs, industry happenings, member spotlights and more from the National Safe Boating Council. In this issue: Note from the Executive Director, New Radio PSAs from the Safe Boating Campaign, Updated BoatOnCourse.com, RBS Together: On-Demand Videos from the NSBC, NSBC Store Discounts, and more!
For the annual celebration of National Safe Boating Week, held May 16-22, 2020, the National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA’s) National Weather Service encourage boaters to follow health and safety guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and your local officials while boating responsibly.
Recreational boating and water activities are enjoyed by millions of Americans each year. To encourage growth in recreational boating and water activities, the National Safe Boating Council’s Safe Boating Campaign recommends these boating and water safety media best practices to support a culture of safety and encourage those enjoying the water to have the right safety gear.
In this episode of Bob’s No Wake Zone Boating Radio Show, Peg Phillips discusses the NSBC Wear It Out campaign, Boat on Course, and Skipper Club.
The National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) announced the International Boating and Water Safety Summit (IBWSS) Communication Award recipients, an annual celebration of the creative ways boating and water safety advocates are communicating with the public about safety on and in the water.
Get the latest fishing and boating updates from your state on COVID-19 using this tool from our friends at Take Me Fishing™. Click on a state to find out everything you need to know about the latest updates, changes, closures, and more for fishing and boating related activities.
News and updates about our programs, industry happenings, member spotlights and more from the National Safe Boating Council. In this issue: Note from the Executive Director, 2020 IBWSS Communication Award Honorees, RBS Together: On-Demand Videos from NSBC, Safe Boating Campaign Partner Update, the NSBC Online Store, and more!
We have been closely monitoring the calls and emails from our members and recreational boaters as we navigate uncharted waters during this public health crisis. Our priority is protecting the health and safety of our team, members, partners, and the recreational boaters who depend on us for guidance and resources.
COVID-19 is forcing everyone to navigate uncharted waters, including boaters. Many people are wondering if they can go boating, who they can boat with, and where they can go once they leave the dock. Unfortunately, there is no simple answer as many states have issued Stay-at-Home orders, with some prohibiting outdoor recreation and recreational boating, and permitted in others.
Our friends at National Marine Manufacturers Association are keeping track of the latest access and executive orders impacting boating. Read this helpful update, and be sure to check with your state and local community for the latest information.
CLEANING AND STORING YOUR PFD: To clean your inflatable PFD, hand wash or sponge down in warm, soapy water, taking care not to submerge the inflator. Rinse your PFD with clean water and hang to dry on a plastic coat hanger. Do not dry-clean, use chlorine bleach, or apply direct heat. Always store your fully dried PFD in a warm, dry, well ventilated place out of direct sunlight.
News and updates about our programs, industry happenings, member spotlights and more from the National Safe Boating Council. In this issue: Current Status: Social Distancing, 2020 IBWSS Cancelled, Online Learning Series, the NSBC Online Store, and more!
The NSBC will offer a limited series of high-quality, high-value, interactive virtual experiences with content from our members, partners, retailers, manufacturers, and other thought leaders.
With the ongoing coverage surrounding the coronavirus outbreak, our top priority is to keep our attendees safe and informed. Due to the March 15 recommendation by the Centers for Disease Control that organizers cancel in-person events that consist of 50 people or more throughout the U.S., and Arizona Governor Ducey’s call for the cancellation of gatherings of over 50 people, the 2020 International Boating and Water Safety Summit is cancelled. In addition, overwhelming travel restrictions from states and organizations was also considered in this decision.
News and updates about our programs, industry happenings, member spotlights and more from the National Safe Boating Council. In this issue: See You in Arizona at #IBWSS20, Earn Continuing Education Units, Hotel Room Block Deadline is March 9, Plan Your IBWSS Experience, Enter the IBWSS Communication Awards, and more!
We’re making waves at the National Safe Boating Council! As a catalyst for recreational boating safety, we are dedicated to providing fun and safe recreational boating experiences. Read our quarterly newsletter, Anchorline, to learn more. Thank you to Rolyan Buoys for your continued support of the National Safe Boating Council and generous sponsorship of Anchorline.
News and updates about our programs, industry happenings, member spotlights and more from the National Safe Boating Council. In this issue: Happy New Year from the National Safe Boating Council, and more!
The Corps of Engineers’ natural resource management mission is to manage and conserve natural resources, consistent with ecosystem management principles, while providing quality public outdoor recreation experiences to serve the needs of present and future generations.
Today the NSBC is honored to participate in #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to give back in impactful ways to the charities and causes they support. Please support the NSBC in our efforts to reach youth with important life-saving boating safety education and training. Donate to the NSBC on #GivingTuesday.
Looking for ideas on what to get for the boater in your life for the holidays? We gotcha covered. For more ideas, check out these gift guides from Overton’s, Orvis, REI, and West Marine.
