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September 28, 2023

Anchorline, Sponsored by Sealite

You don’t want to miss this issue of Anchorline, the National Safe Boating Council’s digital newsletter sponsored by Sealite! IN THIS ISSUE: A Note from the Executive Director, NSBC General Membership Meeting Highlights, Register for IBWSS by January 15 for Early Bird Discount, Keep Your Waterways with Sealite Buoys, U.S. National Water Safety Action Plan, Nominate a Boating Safety Leader, NSBC Instructor Network, Remind Boaters to Get Connected, Member-Only Discounts from Industry Partners, and more!

September 22, 2023

NSBC Member Connection

Sponsored by Sealite! News and updates about NSBC programs, industry happenings, and more from the National Safe Boating Council. In this issue: 2023-2024 Board of Directors, Boating Outreach Assets Available, NSBC Instructor Network, Keep Your Waterways Open with Sealite Buoys, Save $100 with Early Bird Registration for IBWSS, and more.

September 19, 2023

NSBC Membership Elects 2023-2024 Board of Directors

The National Safe Boating Council (NSBC), a national catalyst for recreational boating safety, is pleased to announce the board of directors for 2023-2024. The NSBC membership accepted the board’s vote for the following officers at the General Membership Meeting on September 19, in Denver, Colorado in conjunction with the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators’ Annual Conference.

September 1, 2023

Request for Proposals: Advertising

The National Safe Boating Council would like to reach more boaters via advertising. Estimates will be accepted through October 1, 2023 for FY24. Please read the RFP for more information.

August 30, 2023

Boating Safety Tips for Labor Day Weekend

The Safe Boating Campaign, a worldwide effort focused on responsible boating led by the National Safe Boating Council, shares key tips for boaters to responsibly enjoy the high boating-traffic Labor Day weekend.

August 24, 2023

NSBC Member Connection

Sponsored by Sealite! News and updates about NSBC programs, industry happenings, and more from the National Safe Boating Council. In this issue: US National Water Safety Action Plan, NSBC General Membership Meeting Notice, NSBC Member Survey, Keeping Waterways Safe with Sealite’s Regulatory Buoys, 2024 International Boating and Water Safety Summit Early Bird Registration, and more.

August 15, 2023

NSBC General Membership Meeting Reminder

The NSBC General Membership Meeting will be held in conjunction with the 2023 NASBLA Annual Conference in Denver, Colorado. All NSBC members are encouraged to attend. 

July 20, 2023

NSBC Member Connection

Sponsored by Sealite! News and updates about NSBC programs, industry happenings, and more from the National Safe Boating Council. In this issue: Fourth of July Recap, NSBC General Membership Meeting Notice, NSBC Member Survey, Safe and Summer-Ready with Sealite Buoys, Join the NSBC Instructor Network, 2024 International Boating and Water Safety Summit, and more.

July 14, 2023

NSBC General Membership Meeting Notice

The NSBC General Membership Meeting will be held in conjunction with the 2023 NASBLA Annual Conference in Denver, Colorado on Tuesday, September 19 from 3:30 – 4:30 PM.

June 29, 2023

U.S. National Water Safety Action Plan

In an effort to address one of the top causes of death among adults and children in the United States, the inaugural U.S. National Water Safety Action Plan (USNWSAP) was released today to unite communities and help put an end to preventable drowning tragedies.

June 22, 2023

NSBC Member Connection

Sponsored by Sealite! News and updates about NSBC programs, industry happenings, and more from the National Safe Boating Council. In this issue: Largest Online Library of FREE Boating Resources, Boating Tips for the Fourth of July, NSBC Member Survey, Safe and Summer-Ready with Sealite Buoys, NSBC Instructor Network, 2024 International Boating and Water Safety Summit, and more.

June 20, 2023

NSBC Launches New Resources for the Safe Boating Campaign

The Safe Boating Campaign, a worldwide effort focused on responsible boating led by the National Safe Boating Council, has the largest online library of FREE resources to encourage new and experienced boaters to choose to boat responsibly.

June 15, 2023

Anchorline, Sponsored by Sealite

You don’t want to miss this issue of Anchorline, the National Safe Boating Council’s digital newsletter sponsored by Sealite! IN THIS ISSUE: A Note from the Executive Director, Safe and Summer-Ready with Sealite Buoys, 2023 International Boating and Water Safety Summit, 2023 Boating Safety Hall of Fame, 2023 Silver Schooner, NSBC Instructor Network, Remind Boaters to Get Connected, NSBC Programs Receive Four Communicator Awards, Largest Library of Free Boating Safety Resources, and more!

May 18, 2023

NSBC Member Connection

Sponsored by Sealite! News and updates about NSBC programs, industry happenings, and more from the National Safe Boating Council. In this issue: National Safe Boating Week, NSBC Member Survey, Keeping Waterways Safe with Sealite’s Regulatory Buoys, Life Jacket Approval Harmonization Feedback Needed, NOAA and NSBC Continue Partnership, NSBC Programs Receive Four Communicator Awards, Instructor Update at IBWSS, and more.

May 17, 2023

NOAA and NSBC Continue National Safe Boating Week Partnership

The National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Weather Service are celebrating 24 years of partnership for the annual National Safe Boating Week. This year’s National Safe Boating Week will be held May 20-26, 2023.