Oct. 4-5
Oct. 21-22
Oct. 21-22
Passenger Vessel Safety on Sole State Water
NTSB Academy, George Washington University, VA
National Boating Federation Fall Meeting
National Boating Safety Advisory Council, USCG
Washington, D.C.
NOVEMBER
NMMA International IBEX, Miami, FL
ACA Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C.
National Water Safety Congress
For more information on boating safety courses visit
http://uscgboating.org/safety/courses.htm
Arlyn Hendricks
Lower Colorado River Authority
National Association of State Boating
Law Administrators
Jim Richardson, Secretary
The U.S. Coast Guard is asking all boat owners and operators to
help reduce fatalities, injuries, property damage, and associated
healthcare costs related to recreational boating accidents by taking
personal responsibility for their own safety and the safety of their
passengers. Essential steps include always wear a life jacket and require
passengers to do the same; never boat under the influence (BUI) of
alcohol and drugs; successfully complete a boating safety course; and
get a Vessel Safety Check (VSC) annually from local U.S. Coast Guard
Auxiliary, United States Power Squadrons®, or your state boating agency’s
vessel examiners. The U.S. Coast Guard reminds all boaters, “You’re in
Command. Boat Responsibly!”
Charles Sledd
Brunswick Corportation
Veronica Floyd, Treasurer
Canadian Safe Boating Council
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
William Griswold, Past Chair
Randy Whaley
National Transportation Safety Board
Bill Gossard
Boat U.S. Foundation
Ruth Wood, Vice Chair
For many years the
National Safe Boating
Council has been
coordinating the North
American Safe Boating
Campaign aimed at
educating boaters across
the country about the
importance of life jacket wear while on the water.
The campaign has typically been a national
grassroots campaign using a PR firm and
volunteers from member organizations to
disseminate boating safety information to the
public. Given the limited resources the campaign
is funded to run a national campaign, the
message has typically been a broad, general topic
that appeals to a larger segment of boaters across
the country. For the 2007 campaign, the NSBC
has been granted an additional amount of funds
to devote entirely to a targeted campaign in a
specific area for the purpose of measuring the
results of a specific effort on life jacket wear.
The area of Northern California was chosen
for this campaign because it is one of the
locations where the JSI study, an observational
study run by the USCG to determine life jacket
wear throughout the country, takes place and it
has a need for a targeted campaign to increase
life jacket wear. The NSBC is working with the
California Department of Boating and Waterways
and the BoatU.S. Foundation, through their
Sportsmen Forum, to create a concentrated and
focused effort that will hopefully show some
change in behavior among the boaters of this
region. We will be focusing on a specific group
of high risk boaters that tend to have the highest
number of fatalities in that region. The campaign
will focus specifically on this high risk group
targeting who they are, when they boat, and
what would make them begin to wear a life
jacket. The goal of this effort is to not only
save lives by increasing life jacket wear, but to
also ascertain whether this kind of targeted
campaign works on changing behavior in
boaters.
This new effort will allow us to try some
new and different techniques to determine
why people don’t wear their life jackets and
figure out how to change that. It will also
allow us to determine if the kinds of campaigns
we run on a yearly basis are really that effective
or if we need to change our tactics. By pooling
our resources, knowledge and ideas we can
learn a lot about how to create a change in
behavior and become more effective in our
campaigns across the country.
The national North American Safe Boating
Campaign will continue to offer the same
resources and materials as they have in the
past to boating safety professionals and
volunteers across the country. This year we
will continue to educate boaters about the
importance of life jacket wear but will also
begin to emphasize the different kinds of life
jackets that are available to boaters. It is
important to inform boaters of the options
they have when it comes to life jackets
including over the shoulder type inflatables
and belt-packs that make life jackets more
flexible and wearable than the traditional style
of jacket.
For more information on the campaign,
please
visit
our
website
at
www.safeboatingcampaign.com.
USCG, Office of Boating Safety
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
EX-OFFICIO
John Malatak
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
P.O. Box 509
Bristow, VA 20136
Phone (703) 361-4294
Fax (703) 361-5294
[email protected]
Website: www.safeboatingcouncil.org
NATIONAL SAFE BOATING COUNCIL
For more information on boating responsibly, go to
www.USCGboating.org or call the U.S. Coast Guard Infoline at1-800368-5647.
DIRECTION OF THE NORTH AMERICAN
SAFE BOATING CAMPAIGN
THE
2006 VOLUME 7 Issue 2
TEXAS STYLE SUMMIT –
BIGGER THAN EVER
What better location than the San Antonio
Riverwalk to host the 11th Annual International
Boating and Water Safety Summit? Couple
the location with an outstanding program and
you have the best Summit yet!
The Summit is an opportunity to hear first
hand about what is going on in the world of
recreational boating. General sessions and
smaller break-out session will touch on topics
of national interest, especially “What will it take
to move the needle on life jacket wear?” Other
topics will cover great ways to market your
message, how to think safety in order to
prevent an accident, rental education, low
head dams and how partnerships help get the
safety message out. In addition to these great
events, we have planned water activities and a
dazzling boat lighting demonstration.
The location for the 11th Annual Summit
is the Crowne Plaza Riverwalk in historic San
Antonio, Texas, on March 4 – 7, 2007. The
Crowne Plaza is minutes from the Riverwalk
where you will find unique shops and fantastic
restaurants. Also within walking distance are
the Alamo, the Villita and the Tower of the
Americas.
This is a Summit that you won’t want to
miss!
Please visit our web site, http://
w w w. s a f e b o a t i n g c o u n c i l . o rg / s u m m i t /
index.htm for more information about the
Summit.
Ed Carter, Chair
Nov. 1-3
Nov. 3-5
Joyce Shaw, At-Large
First Class
U.S. Postage
PAID
Columbus, OH
Permit #8827
5
OCTOBER
Pam Dillon
Vessel Examiners check boats for mechanical safety, verify that the
proper safety equipment is aboard, and speak with boaters on how to
best outfit their vessels for compliance with federal and state regulations.
In 2004, 70 percent of those who died in recreational boating
accidents, the operator had no form of boating safety instruction. Boating
safety courses not only demonstrate and reinforce responsible behavior,
they also teach operators how to avoid accidents and how to react
quickly and properly in the event of an emergency. There are a number
of free and inexpensive boating safety courses available for both young
and adult boaters. Check with the Coast Guard Auxiliary, U. S. Power
Squadrons, or your state boating law adminstrator’s office to learn
more about the variety of approved courses available.
CSBC Annual Symposium, Quebec City, Canada
NASBLA Annual Conference, Louisville, KY
NSBC General Membership Mtg., Louisville, KY
NSBC Instructor Certification Course, Louisville, KY
U.S. Power Squadrons
While there are almost 13 million registered boats on our nation’s
waterways each year, the number of them that are safe enough to
actually be on the water remains unknown. Having a “sea-worthy”boat
is crucial, especially for boaters who take to the water regularly. To help
boaters ensure that their boats are safe and ready for operation, the
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and the United States Power Squadrons®
offer free Vessel Safety Checks (VSC) from qualified Vessel Examiners
(VE). Arranging for a VSC annually is all one needs to keep their boat in
check and ready for the water.
Boating Safety Courses
Sidekicks Contest: We are still accepting entries for
the 2nd annual Sidekicks Contest. Kids between the ages of
4 to 15 are eligible to enter anytime between now and January
1, 2007. Once again first, second, and third place prizes will
be awarded in each of the three age groups. Please visit the
Boating
Safety
Sidekicks
website
at
www.boatingsidekicks.com for more information on the
contest and how to enter.
21-23
21-27
24
28-29
American Canoe Association
Vessel Safety Checks: Free and Fast
The impairing effects of alcohol, drugs, and some prescription
medications are amplified due to marine conditions like motion,
vibration, noise, sun, wind, and spray. These conditions—when mixed
with impairing substances—increase the rate of fatigue, causing a boat
operator’s coordination, judgment, and reaction time to deteriorate
much faster than normal.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
NEWSLETTER OF THE NATIONAL SAFE BOATING COUNCIL
ADJUSTING
SEPTEMBER
Monita Fontaine, At-Large
With recently established rules requiring children under thirteen
to wear life jackets while boating on federal waters, maintaining an
appropriate supply for children can get challenging. Kids quickly
outgrow jackets that are bought for them as the boating seasons come
and go. Since 1997, the BoatU.S. Foundation has sponsored a Life
Jacket Loaner Program for Kids to help families meet life jacket
requirements for young boaters. Today, over 350 marinas, fuel docks,
BoatU.S. Towing Operators, and waterfront businesses lend out kids’
life jackets for the day or weekend to families who need them. The
rental process is simple, paperwork is minimal, and participating lenders
are trained to provide borrowers with the right jacket size and type for
kids that will be onboard. An average of forty new lending sites spring
up every year. The website for the BoatU.S. Foundation has an updated
list of current lending sites organized by city and state (www.boatus.com/
Foundation/LJLP).
Boating Under the Influence (BUI) can have deadly consequences.
In 2004, alcohol use, when reported as the cause of an accident, resulted
in 16 percent of all recreational boating fatalities. Careless and tragic
accidents, heavy fines, and possible imprisonment make boating under
the influence a deadly risk no boater should take.
Pre-registration Deadline for the Instructor
Certification Course, Louisville, KY
Aug. 31-Sept. 2 U.S. Coast Guard Aux. National Conference,
Dallas, TX
Virgil Chambers
Although boating fatalities have decreased in recent years, the
percentage of those that occur due to neglecting life jacket wear continue
to be high. Drowning remains the primary cause of death in recreational
boating accidents, and 90 percent of those who drowned in 2004 were
NOT wearing life jackets. With today’s life jacket models achieving new
heights in design, style, comfort, and simplicity, boaters have every
reason to stock up—doing so may just save a life. Life jackets on the
market today are quite affordable, as many models can be found in the
$30 to $60 dollar range.
Booze and Boating: Spare the Bottle, Spare a Dime
AUGUST
August 28
National Marine Manufacturers Assoc.
Life Jacket Values
Those that successfully complete the safety check receive a Vessel Safety
Check decal. VSCs generally take approximately twenty to thirty minutes
to complete.
2006 CALENDAR FOR
BOATING SAFETY
Executive Director
With boating season in full swing, it’s more important than ever to
put safety at the top of your shopping list before taking your boat out
for a day on the water. Fortunately, safety doesn’t cost a lot . . . there
are resources available to stay safe on the water while keeping your
pocketbook in check. When it comes to being safe on the water, steals
and deals are everywhere for recreational boaters who know where to
look.
Campaign: The North American Safe Boating Campaign
is now accepting donations! As we begin to plan for next
year, we would like to ask anyone interested in donating
materials to the campaign to please contact the NSBC at
[email protected]. Contributions may come
in the form of pamphlets, posters, flyers, brochures, decals,
etc. and will display informative boating safety information
from your organization. We will also list items that carry a
cost on the order form that can be directly ordered from your
organization.
If you would like to provide a handout or cost item to
the 2007 campaign, please provide us with three samples of
your proposed materials by September 30, 2006. Your samples
may be mailed to the NSBC, P.O. Box 509, Bristow, VA 20136.
Final versions of your materials should be sent to our fulfillment
center by December 11, 2006. We ask that if you are
interested in contributing handouts to our kit that you be
able to supply 80,000 to 100,000 copies to the fulfillment
center by this date.
For more information concerning the campaign
please visit our website at www.safeboatingcampaign.com.
Emily King, At-Large
By John M. Malatak
Chief, Program Operations Division
U.S. Coast Guard
COUNCIL REMINDERS:
Ohio Department Of Natural Resources
BOATING SAFELY DOESN’T HAVE
TO COST AN ARM AND A LEG
WEAR YOUR LIFE JACKET!
According to the United States Coast Guard, approximately 85 to 90% of people who die in boating accidents do so
because they end up in the water unexpectedly and drown. Now here is the startling fact: The majority of those who drown
are classified as “swimmers.” Any questions? Now let’s put on those life jackets.
This message is brought to you by Ability One Corporation.
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AND NOW COMMENTS FROM OUR CHAIR
If I were asked to describe the National Safe Boating Council, I could
use several words and phrases that would be some indication of how dynamic
the organization continues to become. But rather than search my thesaurus
for words I probably couldn’t spell, I’ll simply use the old cliché, “lead,
follow, or get out of the way”. As Chair of the Council, I’ve found myself
under full sail to stay on the crest of a constant wave of new ideas, innovative
programs, and a ground swell of support. (Wow, that was so poetic I think
I’ll write it down somewhere).
While many may still think of the Council in context with the National
Safe Boating Campaign, there’s no doubt that the recognition level has broadened to include
initiatives and grants for grass-root boating safety campaigns, instructor training programs,
innovative awards and public awareness efforts. Cooperative ventures with industry are becoming
more commonplace and will provide an emerging synergy that I personally believe will elevate
safer boating to levels that we have never been able to reach.
I’ve mentioned the international cooperative efforts to launch worldwide boating safety
campaigns. Our partnership with the Canadian Safe Boating Council, and other Canadian boating
safety organizations, has been phenomenal. Now it appears that Italy will formally begin its efforts
in November with an announcement at the Genoa Boat Show in conjunction with the 135th year
celebration of the National Life Saving Society of Italy. Several countries in the Caribbean are
working toward similar goals. I can’t wait to see what happens next.
Finally, there are periods in one’s life, professionally and personally, which standout as
exceptionally memorable. For me, the honor and opportunity to serve as Chair of the National Safe
Boating Council is one of those moments and has been an experience that I will always treasure.
Working with the Board and Staff of the Council, which is comprised of leaders of some the most
dynamic individuals in the boating safety arena, and the interaction with similar organizations in
Canada, Italy, and other countries has been one of the most satisfying periods of my career. I thank
you for your cooperation, your guidance and help, and for what you’ve done for those of us who
love the water.
FLOAT THIS FACT ABOUT THE NSBC.....
Did you know ten years ago 95% of the funding for the NSBC came from
U.S. Coast Guard administered grant money. Currently, about 50% of the
funding for NSBC comes from U.S. Coast Guard administered grant money.
The progress the NSBC is making follows the strategy set forth in Goal 4 of the NSBC Strategic
Plan - Establish the NSBC’s legacy for future generations by developing diversified funding
sources through increased involvement from a broad base of membership and partners.
SPERRY TOP-SIDER
TRIVIA
We are happy to annouce that one of
our newest Patron Level members, Sperry
Top Sider, will now be sponsoring the Sperry Top-Sider Trivia! The first person to email the correct
answer of the trivia question to [email protected] will receive a prize donated by
Sperry Top-Sider. Thank you to Sperry for supporting our Nautical Trivia and good luck!
We stumped you! No one was able to answer last issues’s trivia question. A powerful small boat
that pushes or pulls an unpowered passenger schooner is called a YAWL boat!
“____” construction: a method of Boat Building in
which the sides planks are butt together flush and
the seams caulked to make a smooth finish? ™
To learn more about Sperry Top-Sider, please visit their website at www.sperrytopsider.com.
PATRON MEMBERS:
Ability One, Inc.
Boat Ed
BoatU.S.
Boater Exam.com
Brunswick Corporation
Coors Brewing Company
MetLife Auto & Home
National Marine Manufacturers
Association
Orion Safety Products
Sentinel Press
Sperry Top-Sider
Wal-Mart Stores
Within Reach
Yamaha Motor Corporation
Zurich Marine Specialty
SUSTAINING MEMBERS:
ACR Electronics
Allstate Insurance Company
American Poker Runs Association
Brunswick Boat Group
Kawasaki Motors Corporation, U.S.A.
Lower Colorado River Authority
Mercury Marine
Personal Watercraft Industry
Association
Ranger Boats
Stearns, Inc.
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
Walsh Marine Products
Zodiac of North America, Inc.
NEW ORGANIZATIONAL
MEMBERS:
Bayfront Center for Maritime Studies
Perseus House Charter School of
Excellence Maritime Center
St.Cloud State University - Outdoor
Endeavors
H APPY B IRTHDAY !
T HE 50 TH A NNIVERSARY
THE N ATIONAL S AFE
B OATING C OUNCIL IS
COMING UP IN 2008!
YOURS FOR THE TAKING
NSBC AWARD RECIPIENTS
PREMIUM
MEMBERS
OF
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Since 1958, the National Safe Boating Council has served as an advocate for boating safety and education, as well as a unifying means for organizations to seek
the goal of Safer Boating through Education. As part of its mission to provide forums for the advancement and support of safe and enjoyable recreational boating, the
Council joins with two of its Patron Level partner organizations to offer two annual contests. These contest awards recognize individual and organizational partners
in the boating community that create innovative programs aimed at improving boating education.
Boating Education Advancement Award
Sponsored by Coors Brewing Company, the Boating Education Advancement Award recognizes individuals and organizations that have developed and
successfully implemented programs to enhance the image and recognition of boating safety efforts, share success stories for the betterment of safe boating, create
a closer partnership between national, state and local boating educational organizations, promote the themes of the National Safe Boating Week campaign and
provide a platform for recognition of outstanding boating education programs and grassroots boating safety efforts.
National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) Chairman Ed Carter and Coors Brewing Company Representative Deanna Rice presented Lake Metro Parks, Transport
Canada, the Tri-State Boating Safety Fair and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources with the Boating Education Advancement Awards (BEAA) at the 10th
Annual International Boating and Water Safety Summit in Palm Harbor, Florida. Sponsored by Coors Brewing Company, the BEAA awards are given out annually to
three regional winners and one national winner to recognize the outstanding efforts of individuals and organizations that have developed and implemented new and
innovative boating education programs. These programs are awarded for their ability to reach out to boaters and address some of the major safety concerns on our
waterways.
Lake Metro Parks was chosen as the Northern and North American BEAA winner for their comprehensive boating
education program that teaches boating to all ages and abilities in many different types of watercraft. Using costumed
characters, games and many other creative teaching techniques, the “Boating and Safety Education Program” has become the
number one program in the state of Ohio.
Transport Canada, Office of Boating Safety, Ontario Region became the first
Canadian recipient of the BEA Award, after Canada was added to the regions eligible for
the award this year. The “Rental Boat Safety Program” worked to ensure that those
renting vessels were receiving the safest possible product so that the renters would
feel comfortable that the vessels met the basic safety standards administered by Transport
Canada. This also allowed the rental companies to be confident that the vessels they
were renting out were safe and met the appropriate government standards. Transport Canada is donating their winnings to the
Canadian Safe Boating Council who will use the grant to promote the BEAA program in Canada and pay for the regional winner
to travel to the CSBC’s national conference to present their program to the conference participants.
The Arizona Game and Fish Department, the California Department of Boating
and Waterways, and the Nevada Department of Wildlife were presented with the Western Region Boating Education
Advancement Award. These three organizations held their 2nd annual Tri-State Boating Safety Fair in May 2005 to promote
safe and knowledgeable recreational boating on the Colorado River. Through the combined educational and enforcement
resources of Arizona, California and Nevada, these groups demonstrated how public and private sectors can partner to
benefit the recreational boater and help to keep our waterways safe. Please visit www.BoatColoradoRiver.com for more
information on the Tri-State Boating Safety Fair.
The South Carolina Dept. of Natural Resources took home the Southern Region BEA Award with their creative
program featuring a mascot, affectionately known as Zippit. Zippit represents their
boating safety program “Lose that Sinking Feeling with Zippit” and was introduced
to South Carolina using all forms of media, during special events, and on promotional
items used by the boating public. The messages carried by Zippit rose awareness about wearing PFD’s to reduce boating
fatalities and collisions, making South Carolina’s waters safer for the public.
The North American Boating Education Advancement Award Winner is selected from the three regional (Northern,
Southern, Western) and Canadian award recipients. Each regional winner receives an award and $1000. The North American
Award Winner is presented with an award and $1500 at the annual International Boating and Water Safety Summit.
Boating Safety Youth Award Program
We are delighted to welcome Patron Level NSBC member Boat Owners Association of the United States (BoatU.S.)
as our new sponsor for the Boating Safety Youth Program Award. The purpose of the
Boating Safety Youth Program Award is to provide a vehicle for recognizing individuals and organizations that have developed
and successfully implemented innovative youth boating education programs targeting safety issues and concerns of national
interest.
For 2006, the National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) Chairman Ed Carter presented the Pacific Skyline Boy Scout
Council with the Boating Safety Youth Award at the10th Annual International Boating and Water Safety Summit (IBWSS) in
Palm Harbor, Florida. Sponsored in part by West Marine, this award recognizes individuals and organizations that have
developed and successfully implemented innovative youth boating education programs targeting safety issues and concerns
of a national interest.
The Pacific Skyline Boy Scout Council’s “Sea Scout Safety at Sea Weekend” was created out of a desire to improve vessel safety instruction and has grown
into the largest Sea Scout maritime safety instruction in the U.S. This hands-on program targets high school aged youth 14 years of age and older to teach them
different maritime and vessel safety training such as man overboard recovery, flare training and fire hose instruction.
Boating Safety Youth Award Winners are chosen from eligible programs aimed at students under the age of 18 years with the primary goal of increasing boating
safety awareness among youth. The winner receives a trip to IBWSS and a $2500 grant.
Visit our website (www.safeboatingcouncil.org/awards) for complete details about all NSBC awards, application forms, and profiles of past winning entries. NSBC
welcomes the opportunity to encourage and recognize projects that have made lasting contributions to the interest of boating safety.
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We have money for your boating safety program! That’s right; there are four programs through the
National Safe Boating Council that have funds available for the promotion of boating safety. They are: the
Boating Education Advancement Award, the Boating Safety Youth Award, the Local Recreational Boating
Safety Grant Program and the OMC “Take’em Boating” grant program.
The North American Boating Education Advancement Awards were established to recognize the
outstanding efforts of individuals and organizations that have developed and implemented new and innovative
boating education programs that reach boaters to address some of the major safety concerns on our
waterways. Regional award winners receive $1,000, a commemorative trophy and a trip to the International
Boating and Water Safety Summit (for one representative). The national winner will receive an additional
$1,500. The North American Boating Education Advancement Awards are sponsored by Coors Brewing
Company.
The purpose of the Boating Safety Youth Program Award is to provide a vehicle for recognizing
individuals and organizations that have developed and successfully implemented innovative boating education
programs targeting safety issues and concerns of national interest that are directed at the nation’s youth,
the next generation of boaters. The winner of this award will receive $2,500, a commemorative trophy and
a trip to the International Boating and Water Safety Summit (for one representative). The Boat Owners
Association of the United States (BoatU.S.) sponsors this program.
The purpose of the Local Recreational Boating Safety Grant Program is to further the North American
Safe Boating Campaign’s efforts to reduce accidents and enhance the boating experience through public
education, marketing and outreach with a resultant expansion of the North American Safe Boating Campaign.
The program offers grants up to $1,000 for each boating safety project. This program is possible through a
grant given to the National Safe Boating Council by the Sportfish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund
administered by the U. S. Coast Guard.
The purpose of the “Take’em Boating” Grant is to promote and develop interest in boating for future
generations. The program should provide an opportunity for children to be actively involved in all areas of
recreational boating. The winner of this award will receive $5,000 and will be awarded a trophy to memorialize
their award. These funds are made available from a grant from the OMC Foundation administered by the
National Safe Boating Council.
Don’t miss this opportunity to make the most of your boating safety program!
For more information, applications and deadlines for the applications, please visit our web site: http:/
/www.safeboatingcouncil.org/awards/index.htm.
GRANTS
FROM THE
BOATU.S. FOUNDATION
The BoatU.S. Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water grant programs fund local grass roots safety
and clean water projects. The Foundation awards local volunteer groups up to $4,000 for work on projects
that help make our waterways safer and cleaner for recreational boaters. Over the last 17 years the Foundation
has awarded over $800,000 to local community organizations, yacht clubs, flotillas and squadrons. The
Foundation is looking for creative and innovative projects that support local concerns. Projects should be
designed to get wide exposure in the local community and should be able to be duplicated by others. The
Foundation also prefers to fund groups that use positive “do” messages rather than negative “don’t”
messages. Government agencies, for profit businesses, individuals or private clubs not open to the public
are not eligible. Past projects have ranged from creating literature on the effects of boating under the
influence of alcohol to boat ramp signage informing users about free vessel safety checks and warnings about
invasive species, kiosks with safety message and weather radio access and safety and environmental brochures
on a variety of topics.
Applications are available for the safety grants in August and in October for the environmental grants.
This is an application process so a professional grant writer is not necessary. The grant application may be
downloaded from the website: www.boatus.com/foundation or applicants may fill in the application online
and submit it directly to the grant manager. You can save your application online by using a password. It
couldn’t be easier! The site is a very useful tool for anyone interested in applying or curious about what other
organizations are doing. Information on past recipients, a photo gallery of past programs and a very detailed
“Frequently Asked Questions” section that answers any query someone might have about the program.
An exciting new aspect of both grant programs is the “Leadership Outreach Award.” This award
recognizes groups that exhibit quality and professionalism of work and have presented new and innovative
ways to educate. Resourceful and efficient use of grant funds is also a plus. The winning groups receive an
additional $500 to supplement the goals of the program. A press release is distributed to their local area as
well as incorporating the success of the group in the national press release announcing the availability of
funds. Recognition of their work will also be showcased on the Foundation’s website.
The Foundation has promoted safe and environmentally sensitive boating for many years. The grant
programs help the Foundation understand what the local issues are and provide an opportunity to reach out
with funds to move the many innovative programs forward.
GRANT MONEY
FROM THE
CROWDED
WATERWAYS… REALITY
OR PERCEPTION
Many boaters today believe our waterways are
becoming more and more crowded. The perception
of crowding depends a lot on the types of boats and
the activities they are involved in at any one time.
Summer weekends on many waterways may seem
crowded to one person, and very desirable to the
next. With the increase in boats and boat speed,
many boaters believe that boater safety is being
compromised, but we really don’t know that for
certain. Just because there are a lot of boats in a
given area doesn’t necessarily make it dangerous.
Accident statistics do not reflect that these
conditions are more dangerous than less-crowded
conditions.
What really is at stake here is not safety. Many
boaters boat in order to get away from it all… to destress. This means relaxing on the water, enjoying
nature, fishing, or interacting with family or friends
in a relatively quiet setting. Just as some people
boat to get away from it all, there are others who
see boating as a social activity. These are the boaters
who raft up with each other, party, and otherwise
enjoy each other’s company. Unfortunately, when
these two groups what to share the same space, a
conflict of use may develop. This resulting conflict
does not mean that one type of boating behavior is
more desirable than the other. It does mean that
measures should to taken to let people know the
type of boating activity they can expect to see at any
one area of a lake or river and that waterway
managers should encourage like-minded boaters to
seek that area to enjoy.
Some perceived solutions to this may seem
controversial to some. These solutions include
separation of activities through waterway zoning,
use of permits to access an area, or placing time
restrictions on certain types of activities. For
example, early morning may be limited to anglers
only, with late morning and afternoon open to waterskiing, personal watercraft operation, etc. Late
afternoon may permit sailing only in an area with
general recreation open to all boat types in the
evening hours.
These types of restrictions may sound very
limiting to some, but in our fast-paced world in may
be nice to know what to expect in the few precious
hours when you launch your boat during your day
off. This type of planning and zoning can actually
increase the QUALITY of your boating experience.
Of course, wouldn’t it be better if we just all
got along without these restrictions. A return to
boater courtesy could self-regulate these activities.
If someone is in the area first, then give way and
look for another area when your activities are in
conflict. The future of safe, enjoyable boating can
be in the hands of the boaters themselves.
NWSC
The National Water Safety Congress is pleased to announce that they will once again be offering Grass Roots Grants to non-profit organizations interested in
obtaining funds for water and boating safety related projects. Grants are available for up to $1500.00 for the 2007 grant cycle. Grant applications are due by
December 15, 2006. Please visit the Congress web site for additional information and updated grant application forms: www.watersafetycongress.org
4
AND NOW COMMENTS FROM OUR CHAIR
If I were asked to describe the National Safe Boating Council, I could
use several words and phrases that would be some indication of how dynamic
the organization continues to become. But rather than search my thesaurus
for words I probably couldn’t spell, I’ll simply use the old cliché, “lead,
follow, or get out of the way”. As Chair of the Council, I’ve found myself
under full sail to stay on the crest of a constant wave of new ideas, innovative
programs, and a ground swell of support. (Wow, that was so poetic I think
I’ll write it down somewhere).
While many may still think of the Council in context with the National
Safe Boating Campaign, there’s no doubt that the recognition level has broadened to include
initiatives and grants for grass-root boating safety campaigns, instructor training programs,
innovative awards and public awareness efforts. Cooperative ventures with industry are becoming
more commonplace and will provide an emerging synergy that I personally believe will elevate
safer boating to levels that we have never been able to reach.
I’ve mentioned the international cooperative efforts to launch worldwide boating safety
campaigns. Our partnership with the Canadian Safe Boating Council, and other Canadian boating
safety organizations, has been phenomenal. Now it appears that Italy will formally begin its efforts
in November with an announcement at the Genoa Boat Show in conjunction with the 135th year
celebration of the National Life Saving Society of Italy. Several countries in the Caribbean are
working toward similar goals. I can’t wait to see what happens next.
Finally, there are periods in one’s life, professionally and personally, which standout as
exceptionally memorable. For me, the honor and opportunity to serve as Chair of the National Safe
Boating Council is one of those moments and has been an experience that I will always treasure.
Working with the Board and Staff of the Council, which is comprised of leaders of some the most
dynamic individuals in the boating safety arena, and the interaction with similar organizations in
Canada, Italy, and other countries has been one of the most satisfying periods of my career. I thank
you for your cooperation, your guidance and help, and for what you’ve done for those of us who
love the water.
FLOAT THIS FACT ABOUT THE NSBC.....
Did you know ten years ago 95% of the funding for the NSBC came from
U.S. Coast Guard administered grant money. Currently, about 50% of the
funding for NSBC comes from U.S. Coast Guard administered grant money.
The progress the NSBC is making follows the strategy set forth in Goal 4 of the NSBC Strategic
Plan - Establish the NSBC’s legacy for future generations by developing diversified funding
sources through increased involvement from a broad base of membership and partners.
SPERRY TOP-SIDER
TRIVIA
We are happy to annouce that one of
our newest Patron Level members, Sperry
Top Sider, will now be sponsoring the Sperry Top-Sider Trivia! The first person to email the correct
answer of the trivia question to [email protected] will receive a prize donated by
Sperry Top-Sider. Thank you to Sperry for supporting our Nautical Trivia and good luck!
We stumped you! No one was able to answer last issues’s trivia question. A powerful small boat
that pushes or pulls an unpowered passenger schooner is called a YAWL boat!
“____” construction: a method of Boat Building in
which the sides planks are butt together flush and
the seams caulked to make a smooth finish? ™
To learn more about Sperry Top-Sider, please visit their website at www.sperrytopsider.com.
PATRON MEMBERS:
Ability One, Inc.
Boat Ed
BoatU.S.
Boater Exam.com
Brunswick Corporation
Coors Brewing Company
MetLife Auto & Home
National Marine Manufacturers
Association
Orion Safety Products
Sentinel Press
Sperry Top-Sider
Wal-Mart Stores
Within Reach
Yamaha Motor Corporation
Zurich Marine Specialty
SUSTAINING MEMBERS:
ACR Electronics
Allstate Insurance Company
American Poker Runs Association
Brunswick Boat Group
Kawasaki Motors Corporation, U.S.A.
Lower Colorado River Authority
Mercury Marine
Personal Watercraft Industry
Association
Ranger Boats
Stearns, Inc.
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
Walsh Marine Products
Zodiac of North America, Inc.
NEW ORGANIZATIONAL
MEMBERS:
Bayfront Center for Maritime Studies
Perseus House Charter School of
Excellence Maritime Center
St.Cloud State University - Outdoor
Endeavors
H APPY B IRTHDAY !
T HE 50 TH A NNIVERSARY
THE N ATIONAL S AFE
B OATING C OUNCIL IS
COMING UP IN 2008!
YOURS FOR THE TAKING
NSBC AWARD RECIPIENTS
PREMIUM
MEMBERS
OF
2
Since 1958, the National Safe Boating Council has served as an advocate for boating safety and education, as well as a unifying means for organizations to seek
the goal of Safer Boating through Education. As part of its mission to provide forums for the advancement and support of safe and enjoyable recreational boating, the
Council joins with two of its Patron Level partner organizations to offer two annual contests. These contest awards recognize individual and organizational partners
in the boating community that create innovative programs aimed at improving boating education.
Boating Education Advancement Award
Sponsored by Coors Brewing Company, the Boating Education Advancement Award recognizes individuals and organizations that have developed and
successfully implemented programs to enhance the image and recognition of boating safety efforts, share success stories for the betterment of safe boating, create
a closer partnership between national, state and local boating educational organizations, promote the themes of the National Safe Boating Week campaign and
provide a platform for recognition of outstanding boating education programs and grassroots boating safety efforts.
National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) Chairman Ed Carter and Coors Brewing Company Representative Deanna Rice presented Lake Metro Parks, Transport
Canada, the Tri-State Boating Safety Fair and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources with the Boating Education Advancement Awards (BEAA) at the 10th
Annual International Boating and Water Safety Summit in Palm Harbor, Florida. Sponsored by Coors Brewing Company, the BEAA awards are given out annually to
three regional winners and one national winner to recognize the outstanding efforts of individuals and organizations that have developed and implemented new and
innovative boating education programs. These programs are awarded for their ability to reach out to boaters and address some of the major safety concerns on our
waterways.
Lake Metro Parks was chosen as the Northern and North American BEAA winner for their comprehensive boating
education program that teaches boating to all ages and abilities in many different types of watercraft. Using costumed
characters, games and many other creative teaching techniques, the “Boating and Safety Education Program” has become the
number one program in the state of Ohio.
Transport Canada, Office of Boating Safety, Ontario Region became the first
Canadian recipient of the BEA Award, after Canada was added to the regions eligible for
the award this year. The “Rental Boat Safety Program” worked to ensure that those
renting vessels were receiving the safest possible product so that the renters would
feel comfortable that the vessels met the basic safety standards administered by Transport
Canada. This also allowed the rental companies to be confident that the vessels they
were renting out were safe and met the appropriate government standards. Transport Canada is donating their winnings to the
Canadian Safe Boating Council who will use the grant to promote the BEAA program in Canada and pay for the regional winner
to travel to the CSBC’s national conference to present their program to the conference participants.
The Arizona Game and Fish Department, the California Department of Boating
and Waterways, and the Nevada Department of Wildlife were presented with the Western Region Boating Education
Advancement Award. These three organizations held their 2nd annual Tri-State Boating Safety Fair in May 2005 to promote
safe and knowledgeable recreational boating on the Colorado River. Through the combined educational and enforcement
resources of Arizona, California and Nevada, these groups demonstrated how public and private sectors can partner to
benefit the recreational boater and help to keep our waterways safe. Please visit www.BoatColoradoRiver.com for more
information on the Tri-State Boating Safety Fair.
The South Carolina Dept. of Natural Resources took home the Southern Region BEA Award with their creative
program featuring a mascot, affectionately known as Zippit. Zippit represents their
boating safety program “Lose that Sinking Feeling with Zippit” and was introduced
to South Carolina using all forms of media, during special events, and on promotional
items used by the boating public. The messages carried by Zippit rose awareness about wearing PFD’s to reduce boating
fatalities and collisions, making South Carolina’s waters safer for the public.
The North American Boating Education Advancement Award Winner is selected from the three regional (Northern,
Southern, Western) and Canadian award recipients. Each regional winner receives an award and $1000. The North American
Award Winner is presented with an award and $1500 at the annual International Boating and Water Safety Summit.
Boating Safety Youth Award Program
We are delighted to welcome Patron Level NSBC member Boat Owners Association of the United States (BoatU.S.)
as our new sponsor for the Boating Safety Youth Program Award. The purpose of the
Boating Safety Youth Program Award is to provide a vehicle for recognizing individuals and organizations that have developed
and successfully implemented innovative youth boating education programs targeting safety issues and concerns of national
interest.
For 2006, the National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) Chairman Ed Carter presented the Pacific Skyline Boy Scout
Council with the Boating Safety Youth Award at the10th Annual International Boating and Water Safety Summit (IBWSS) in
Palm Harbor, Florida. Sponsored in part by West Marine, this award recognizes individuals and organizations that have
developed and successfully implemented innovative youth boating education programs targeting safety issues and concerns
of a national interest.
The Pacific Skyline Boy Scout Council’s “Sea Scout Safety at Sea Weekend” was created out of a desire to improve vessel safety instruction and has grown
into the largest Sea Scout maritime safety instruction in the U.S. This hands-on program targets high school aged youth 14 years of age and older to teach them
different maritime and vessel safety training such as man overboard recovery, flare training and fire hose instruction.
Boating Safety Youth Award Winners are chosen from eligible programs aimed at students under the age of 18 years with the primary goal of increasing boating
safety awareness among youth. The winner receives a trip to IBWSS and a $2500 grant.
Visit our website (www.safeboatingcouncil.org/awards) for complete details about all NSBC awards, application forms, and profiles of past winning entries. NSBC
welcomes the opportunity to encourage and recognize projects that have made lasting contributions to the interest of boating safety.
3
We have money for your boating safety program! That’s right; there are four programs through the
National Safe Boating Council that have funds available for the promotion of boating safety. They are: the
Boating Education Advancement Award, the Boating Safety Youth Award, the Local Recreational Boating
Safety Grant Program and the OMC “Take’em Boating” grant program.
The North American Boating Education Advancement Awards were established to recognize the
outstanding efforts of individuals and organizations that have developed and implemented new and innovative
boating education programs that reach boaters to address some of the major safety concerns on our
waterways. Regional award winners receive $1,000, a commemorative trophy and a trip to the International
Boating and Water Safety Summit (for one representative). The national winner will receive an additional
$1,500. The North American Boating Education Advancement Awards are sponsored by Coors Brewing
Company.
The purpose of the Boating Safety Youth Program Award is to provide a vehicle for recognizing
individuals and organizations that have developed and successfully implemented innovative boating education
programs targeting safety issues and concerns of national interest that are directed at the nation’s youth,
the next generation of boaters. The winner of this award will receive $2,500, a commemorative trophy and
a trip to the International Boating and Water Safety Summit (for one representative). The Boat Owners
Association of the United States (BoatU.S.) sponsors this program.
The purpose of the Local Recreational Boating Safety Grant Program is to further the North American
Safe Boating Campaign’s efforts to reduce accidents and enhance the boating experience through public
education, marketing and outreach with a resultant expansion of the North American Safe Boating Campaign.
The program offers grants up to $1,000 for each boating safety project. This program is possible through a
grant given to the National Safe Boating Council by the Sportfish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund
administered by the U. S. Coast Guard.
The purpose of the “Take’em Boating” Grant is to promote and develop interest in boating for future
generations. The program should provide an opportunity for children to be actively involved in all areas of
recreational boating. The winner of this award will receive $5,000 and will be awarded a trophy to memorialize
their award. These funds are made available from a grant from the OMC Foundation administered by the
National Safe Boating Council.
Don’t miss this opportunity to make the most of your boating safety program!
For more information, applications and deadlines for the applications, please visit our web site: http:/
/www.safeboatingcouncil.org/awards/index.htm.
GRANTS
FROM THE
BOATU.S. FOUNDATION
The BoatU.S. Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water grant programs fund local grass roots safety
and clean water projects. The Foundation awards local volunteer groups up to $4,000 for work on projects
that help make our waterways safer and cleaner for recreational boaters. Over the last 17 years the Foundation
has awarded over $800,000 to local community organizations, yacht clubs, flotillas and squadrons. The
Foundation is looking for creative and innovative projects that support local concerns. Projects should be
designed to get wide exposure in the local community and should be able to be duplicated by others. The
Foundation also prefers to fund groups that use positive “do” messages rather than negative “don’t”
messages. Government agencies, for profit businesses, individuals or private clubs not open to the public
are not eligible. Past projects have ranged from creating literature on the effects of boating under the
influence of alcohol to boat ramp signage informing users about free vessel safety checks and warnings about
invasive species, kiosks with safety message and weather radio access and safety and environmental brochures
on a variety of topics.
Applications are available for the safety grants in August and in October for the environmental grants.
This is an application process so a professional grant writer is not necessary. The grant application may be
downloaded from the website: www.boatus.com/foundation or applicants may fill in the application online
and submit it directly to the grant manager. You can save your application online by using a password. It
couldn’t be easier! The site is a very useful tool for anyone interested in applying or curious about what other
organizations are doing. Information on past recipients, a photo gallery of past programs and a very detailed
“Frequently Asked Questions” section that answers any query someone might have about the program.
An exciting new aspect of both grant programs is the “Leadership Outreach Award.” This award
recognizes groups that exhibit quality and professionalism of work and have presented new and innovative
ways to educate. Resourceful and efficient use of grant funds is also a plus. The winning groups receive an
additional $500 to supplement the goals of the program. A press release is distributed to their local area as
well as incorporating the success of the group in the national press release announcing the availability of
funds. Recognition of their work will also be showcased on the Foundation’s website.
The Foundation has promoted safe and environmentally sensitive boating for many years. The grant
programs help the Foundation understand what the local issues are and provide an opportunity to reach out
with funds to move the many innovative programs forward.
GRANT MONEY
FROM THE
CROWDED
WATERWAYS… REALITY
OR PERCEPTION
Many boaters today believe our waterways are
becoming more and more crowded. The perception
of crowding depends a lot on the types of boats and
the activities they are involved in at any one time.
Summer weekends on many waterways may seem
crowded to one person, and very desirable to the
next. With the increase in boats and boat speed,
many boaters believe that boater safety is being
compromised, but we really don’t know that for
certain. Just because there are a lot of boats in a
given area doesn’t necessarily make it dangerous.
Accident statistics do not reflect that these
conditions are more dangerous than less-crowded
conditions.
What really is at stake here is not safety. Many
boaters boat in order to get away from it all… to destress. This means relaxing on the water, enjoying
nature, fishing, or interacting with family or friends
in a relatively quiet setting. Just as some people
boat to get away from it all, there are others who
see boating as a social activity. These are the boaters
who raft up with each other, party, and otherwise
enjoy each other’s company. Unfortunately, when
these two groups what to share the same space, a
conflict of use may develop. This resulting conflict
does not mean that one type of boating behavior is
more desirable than the other. It does mean that
measures should to taken to let people know the
type of boating activity they can expect to see at any
one area of a lake or river and that waterway
managers should encourage like-minded boaters to
seek that area to enjoy.
Some perceived solutions to this may seem
controversial to some. These solutions include
separation of activities through waterway zoning,
use of permits to access an area, or placing time
restrictions on certain types of activities. For
example, early morning may be limited to anglers
only, with late morning and afternoon open to waterskiing, personal watercraft operation, etc. Late
afternoon may permit sailing only in an area with
general recreation open to all boat types in the
evening hours.
These types of restrictions may sound very
limiting to some, but in our fast-paced world in may
be nice to know what to expect in the few precious
hours when you launch your boat during your day
off. This type of planning and zoning can actually
increase the QUALITY of your boating experience.
Of course, wouldn’t it be better if we just all
got along without these restrictions. A return to
boater courtesy could self-regulate these activities.
If someone is in the area first, then give way and
look for another area when your activities are in
conflict. The future of safe, enjoyable boating can
be in the hands of the boaters themselves.
NWSC
The National Water Safety Congress is pleased to announce that they will once again be offering Grass Roots Grants to non-profit organizations interested in
obtaining funds for water and boating safety related projects. Grants are available for up to $1500.00 for the 2007 grant cycle. Grant applications are due by
December 15, 2006. Please visit the Congress web site for additional information and updated grant application forms: www.watersafetycongress.org
4
AND NOW COMMENTS FROM OUR CHAIR
If I were asked to describe the National Safe Boating Council, I could
use several words and phrases that would be some indication of how dynamic
the organization continues to become. But rather than search my thesaurus
for words I probably couldn’t spell, I’ll simply use the old cliché, “lead,
follow, or get out of the way”. As Chair of the Council, I’ve found myself
under full sail to stay on the crest of a constant wave of new ideas, innovative
programs, and a ground swell of support. (Wow, that was so poetic I think
I’ll write it down somewhere).
While many may still think of the Council in context with the National
Safe Boating Campaign, there’s no doubt that the recognition level has broadened to include
initiatives and grants for grass-root boating safety campaigns, instructor training programs,
innovative awards and public awareness efforts. Cooperative ventures with industry are becoming
more commonplace and will provide an emerging synergy that I personally believe will elevate
safer boating to levels that we have never been able to reach.
I’ve mentioned the international cooperative efforts to launch worldwide boating safety
campaigns. Our partnership with the Canadian Safe Boating Council, and other Canadian boating
safety organizations, has been phenomenal. Now it appears that Italy will formally begin its efforts
in November with an announcement at the Genoa Boat Show in conjunction with the 135th year
celebration of the National Life Saving Society of Italy. Several countries in the Caribbean are
working toward similar goals. I can’t wait to see what happens next.
Finally, there are periods in one’s life, professionally and personally, which standout as
exceptionally memorable. For me, the honor and opportunity to serve as Chair of the National Safe
Boating Council is one of those moments and has been an experience that I will always treasure.
Working with the Board and Staff of the Council, which is comprised of leaders of some the most
dynamic individuals in the boating safety arena, and the interaction with similar organizations in
Canada, Italy, and other countries has been one of the most satisfying periods of my career. I thank
you for your cooperation, your guidance and help, and for what you’ve done for those of us who
love the water.
FLOAT THIS FACT ABOUT THE NSBC.....
Did you know ten years ago 95% of the funding for the NSBC came from
U.S. Coast Guard administered grant money. Currently, about 50% of the
funding for NSBC comes from U.S. Coast Guard administered grant money.
The progress the NSBC is making follows the strategy set forth in Goal 4 of the NSBC Strategic
Plan - Establish the NSBC’s legacy for future generations by developing diversified funding
sources through increased involvement from a broad base of membership and partners.
SPERRY TOP-SIDER
TRIVIA
We are happy to annouce that one of
our newest Patron Level members, Sperry
Top Sider, will now be sponsoring the Sperry Top-Sider Trivia! The first person to email the correct
answer of the trivia question to [email protected] will receive a prize donated by
Sperry Top-Sider. Thank you to Sperry for supporting our Nautical Trivia and good luck!
We stumped you! No one was able to answer last issues’s trivia question. A powerful small boat
that pushes or pulls an unpowered passenger schooner is called a YAWL boat!
“____” construction: a method of Boat Building in
which the sides planks are butt together flush and
the seams caulked to make a smooth finish? ™
To learn more about Sperry Top-Sider, please visit their website at www.sperrytopsider.com.
PATRON MEMBERS:
Ability One, Inc.
Boat Ed
BoatU.S.
Boater Exam.com
Brunswick Corporation
Coors Brewing Company
MetLife Auto & Home
National Marine Manufacturers
Association
Orion Safety Products
Sentinel Press
Sperry Top-Sider
Wal-Mart Stores
Within Reach
Yamaha Motor Corporation
Zurich Marine Specialty
SUSTAINING MEMBERS:
ACR Electronics
Allstate Insurance Company
American Poker Runs Association
Brunswick Boat Group
Kawasaki Motors Corporation, U.S.A.
Lower Colorado River Authority
Mercury Marine
Personal Watercraft Industry
Association
Ranger Boats
Stearns, Inc.
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
Walsh Marine Products
Zodiac of North America, Inc.
NEW ORGANIZATIONAL
MEMBERS:
Bayfront Center for Maritime Studies
Perseus House Charter School of
Excellence Maritime Center
St.Cloud State University - Outdoor
Endeavors
H APPY B IRTHDAY !
T HE 50 TH A NNIVERSARY
THE N ATIONAL S AFE
B OATING C OUNCIL IS
COMING UP IN 2008!
YOURS FOR THE TAKING
NSBC AWARD RECIPIENTS
PREMIUM
MEMBERS
OF
2
Since 1958, the National Safe Boating Council has served as an advocate for boating safety and education, as well as a unifying means for organizations to seek
the goal of Safer Boating through Education. As part of its mission to provide forums for the advancement and support of safe and enjoyable recreational boating, the
Council joins with two of its Patron Level partner organizations to offer two annual contests. These contest awards recognize individual and organizational partners
in the boating community that create innovative programs aimed at improving boating education.
Boating Education Advancement Award
Sponsored by Coors Brewing Company, the Boating Education Advancement Award recognizes individuals and organizations that have developed and
successfully implemented programs to enhance the image and recognition of boating safety efforts, share success stories for the betterment of safe boating, create
a closer partnership between national, state and local boating educational organizations, promote the themes of the National Safe Boating Week campaign and
provide a platform for recognition of outstanding boating education programs and grassroots boating safety efforts.
National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) Chairman Ed Carter and Coors Brewing Company Representative Deanna Rice presented Lake Metro Parks, Transport
Canada, the Tri-State Boating Safety Fair and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources with the Boating Education Advancement Awards (BEAA) at the 10th
Annual International Boating and Water Safety Summit in Palm Harbor, Florida. Sponsored by Coors Brewing Company, the BEAA awards are given out annually to
three regional winners and one national winner to recognize the outstanding efforts of individuals and organizations that have developed and implemented new and
innovative boating education programs. These programs are awarded for their ability to reach out to boaters and address some of the major safety concerns on our
waterways.
Lake Metro Parks was chosen as the Northern and North American BEAA winner for their comprehensive boating
education program that teaches boating to all ages and abilities in many different types of watercraft. Using costumed
characters, games and many other creative teaching techniques, the “Boating and Safety Education Program” has become the
number one program in the state of Ohio.
Transport Canada, Office of Boating Safety, Ontario Region became the first
Canadian recipient of the BEA Award, after Canada was added to the regions eligible for
the award this year. The “Rental Boat Safety Program” worked to ensure that those
renting vessels were receiving the safest possible product so that the renters would
feel comfortable that the vessels met the basic safety standards administered by Transport
Canada. This also allowed the rental companies to be confident that the vessels they
were renting out were safe and met the appropriate government standards. Transport Canada is donating their winnings to the
Canadian Safe Boating Council who will use the grant to promote the BEAA program in Canada and pay for the regional winner
to travel to the CSBC’s national conference to present their program to the conference participants.
The Arizona Game and Fish Department, the California Department of Boating
and Waterways, and the Nevada Department of Wildlife were presented with the Western Region Boating Education
Advancement Award. These three organizations held their 2nd annual Tri-State Boating Safety Fair in May 2005 to promote
safe and knowledgeable recreational boating on the Colorado River. Through the combined educational and enforcement
resources of Arizona, California and Nevada, these groups demonstrated how public and private sectors can partner to
benefit the recreational boater and help to keep our waterways safe. Please visit www.BoatColoradoRiver.com for more
information on the Tri-State Boating Safety Fair.
The South Carolina Dept. of Natural Resources took home the Southern Region BEA Award with their creative
program featuring a mascot, affectionately known as Zippit. Zippit represents their
boating safety program “Lose that Sinking Feeling with Zippit” and was introduced
to South Carolina using all forms of media, during special events, and on promotional
items used by the boating public. The messages carried by Zippit rose awareness about wearing PFD’s to reduce boating
fatalities and collisions, making South Carolina’s waters safer for the public.
The North American Boating Education Advancement Award Winner is selected from the three regional (Northern,
Southern, Western) and Canadian award recipients. Each regional winner receives an award and $1000. The North American
Award Winner is presented with an award and $1500 at the annual International Boating and Water Safety Summit.
Boating Safety Youth Award Program
We are delighted to welcome Patron Level NSBC member Boat Owners Association of the United States (BoatU.S.)
as our new sponsor for the Boating Safety Youth Program Award. The purpose of the
Boating Safety Youth Program Award is to provide a vehicle for recognizing individuals and organizations that have developed
and successfully implemented innovative youth boating education programs targeting safety issues and concerns of national
interest.
For 2006, the National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) Chairman Ed Carter presented the Pacific Skyline Boy Scout
Council with the Boating Safety Youth Award at the10th Annual International Boating and Water Safety Summit (IBWSS) in
Palm Harbor, Florida. Sponsored in part by West Marine, this award recognizes individuals and organizations that have
developed and successfully implemented innovative youth boating education programs targeting safety issues and concerns
of a national interest.
The Pacific Skyline Boy Scout Council’s “Sea Scout Safety at Sea Weekend” was created out of a desire to improve vessel safety instruction and has grown
into the largest Sea Scout maritime safety instruction in the U.S. This hands-on program targets high school aged youth 14 years of age and older to teach them
different maritime and vessel safety training such as man overboard recovery, flare training and fire hose instruction.
Boating Safety Youth Award Winners are chosen from eligible programs aimed at students under the age of 18 years with the primary goal of increasing boating
safety awareness among youth. The winner receives a trip to IBWSS and a $2500 grant.
Visit our website (www.safeboatingcouncil.org/awards) for complete details about all NSBC awards, application forms, and profiles of past winning entries. NSBC
welcomes the opportunity to encourage and recognize projects that have made lasting contributions to the interest of boating safety.
3
We have money for your boating safety program! That’s right; there are four programs through the
National Safe Boating Council that have funds available for the promotion of boating safety. They are: the
Boating Education Advancement Award, the Boating Safety Youth Award, the Local Recreational Boating
Safety Grant Program and the OMC “Take’em Boating” grant program.
The North American Boating Education Advancement Awards were established to recognize the
outstanding efforts of individuals and organizations that have developed and implemented new and innovative
boating education programs that reach boaters to address some of the major safety concerns on our
waterways. Regional award winners receive $1,000, a commemorative trophy and a trip to the International
Boating and Water Safety Summit (for one representative). The national winner will receive an additional
$1,500. The North American Boating Education Advancement Awards are sponsored by Coors Brewing
Company.
The purpose of the Boating Safety Youth Program Award is to provide a vehicle for recognizing
individuals and organizations that have developed and successfully implemented innovative boating education
programs targeting safety issues and concerns of national interest that are directed at the nation’s youth,
the next generation of boaters. The winner of this award will receive $2,500, a commemorative trophy and
a trip to the International Boating and Water Safety Summit (for one representative). The Boat Owners
Association of the United States (BoatU.S.) sponsors this program.
The purpose of the Local Recreational Boating Safety Grant Program is to further the North American
Safe Boating Campaign’s efforts to reduce accidents and enhance the boating experience through public
education, marketing and outreach with a resultant expansion of the North American Safe Boating Campaign.
The program offers grants up to $1,000 for each boating safety project. This program is possible through a
grant given to the National Safe Boating Council by the Sportfish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund
administered by the U. S. Coast Guard.
The purpose of the “Take’em Boating” Grant is to promote and develop interest in boating for future
generations. The program should provide an opportunity for children to be actively involved in all areas of
recreational boating. The winner of this award will receive $5,000 and will be awarded a trophy to memorialize
their award. These funds are made available from a grant from the OMC Foundation administered by the
National Safe Boating Council.
Don’t miss this opportunity to make the most of your boating safety program!
For more information, applications and deadlines for the applications, please visit our web site: http:/
/www.safeboatingcouncil.org/awards/index.htm.
GRANTS
FROM THE
BOATU.S. FOUNDATION
The BoatU.S. Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water grant programs fund local grass roots safety
and clean water projects. The Foundation awards local volunteer groups up to $4,000 for work on projects
that help make our waterways safer and cleaner for recreational boaters. Over the last 17 years the Foundation
has awarded over $800,000 to local community organizations, yacht clubs, flotillas and squadrons. The
Foundation is looking for creative and innovative projects that support local concerns. Projects should be
designed to get wide exposure in the local community and should be able to be duplicated by others. The
Foundation also prefers to fund groups that use positive “do” messages rather than negative “don’t”
messages. Government agencies, for profit businesses, individuals or private clubs not open to the public
are not eligible. Past projects have ranged from creating literature on the effects of boating under the
influence of alcohol to boat ramp signage informing users about free vessel safety checks and warnings about
invasive species, kiosks with safety message and weather radio access and safety and environmental brochures
on a variety of topics.
Applications are available for the safety grants in August and in October for the environmental grants.
This is an application process so a professional grant writer is not necessary. The grant application may be
downloaded from the website: www.boatus.com/foundation or applicants may fill in the application online
and submit it directly to the grant manager. You can save your application online by using a password. It
couldn’t be easier! The site is a very useful tool for anyone interested in applying or curious about what other
organizations are doing. Information on past recipients, a photo gallery of past programs and a very detailed
“Frequently Asked Questions” section that answers any query someone might have about the program.
An exciting new aspect of both grant programs is the “Leadership Outreach Award.” This award
recognizes groups that exhibit quality and professionalism of work and have presented new and innovative
ways to educate. Resourceful and efficient use of grant funds is also a plus. The winning groups receive an
additional $500 to supplement the goals of the program. A press release is distributed to their local area as
well as incorporating the success of the group in the national press release announcing the availability of
funds. Recognition of their work will also be showcased on the Foundation’s website.
The Foundation has promoted safe and environmentally sensitive boating for many years. The grant
programs help the Foundation understand what the local issues are and provide an opportunity to reach out
with funds to move the many innovative programs forward.
GRANT MONEY
FROM THE
CROWDED
WATERWAYS… REALITY
OR PERCEPTION
Many boaters today believe our waterways are
becoming more and more crowded. The perception
of crowding depends a lot on the types of boats and
the activities they are involved in at any one time.
Summer weekends on many waterways may seem
crowded to one person, and very desirable to the
next. With the increase in boats and boat speed,
many boaters believe that boater safety is being
compromised, but we really don’t know that for
certain. Just because there are a lot of boats in a
given area doesn’t necessarily make it dangerous.
Accident statistics do not reflect that these
conditions are more dangerous than less-crowded
conditions.
What really is at stake here is not safety. Many
boaters boat in order to get away from it all… to destress. This means relaxing on the water, enjoying
nature, fishing, or interacting with family or friends
in a relatively quiet setting. Just as some people
boat to get away from it all, there are others who
see boating as a social activity. These are the boaters
who raft up with each other, party, and otherwise
enjoy each other’s company. Unfortunately, when
these two groups what to share the same space, a
conflict of use may develop. This resulting conflict
does not mean that one type of boating behavior is
more desirable than the other. It does mean that
measures should to taken to let people know the
type of boating activity they can expect to see at any
one area of a lake or river and that waterway
managers should encourage like-minded boaters to
seek that area to enjoy.
Some perceived solutions to this may seem
controversial to some. These solutions include
separation of activities through waterway zoning,
use of permits to access an area, or placing time
restrictions on certain types of activities. For
example, early morning may be limited to anglers
only, with late morning and afternoon open to waterskiing, personal watercraft operation, etc. Late
afternoon may permit sailing only in an area with
general recreation open to all boat types in the
evening hours.
These types of restrictions may sound very
limiting to some, but in our fast-paced world in may
be nice to know what to expect in the few precious
hours when you launch your boat during your day
off. This type of planning and zoning can actually
increase the QUALITY of your boating experience.
Of course, wouldn’t it be better if we just all
got along without these restrictions. A return to
boater courtesy could self-regulate these activities.
If someone is in the area first, then give way and
look for another area when your activities are in
conflict. The future of safe, enjoyable boating can
be in the hands of the boaters themselves.
NWSC
The National Water Safety Congress is pleased to announce that they will once again be offering Grass Roots Grants to non-profit organizations interested in
obtaining funds for water and boating safety related projects. Grants are available for up to $1500.00 for the 2007 grant cycle. Grant applications are due by
December 15, 2006. Please visit the Congress web site for additional information and updated grant application forms: www.watersafetycongress.org
4
Oct. 4-5
Oct. 21-22
Oct. 21-22
Passenger Vessel Safety on Sole State Water
NTSB Academy, George Washington University, VA
National Boating Federation Fall Meeting
National Boating Safety Advisory Council, USCG
Washington, D.C.
NOVEMBER
NMMA International IBEX, Miami, FL
ACA Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C.
National Water Safety Congress
For more information on boating safety courses visit
http://uscgboating.org/safety/courses.htm
Arlyn Hendricks
Lower Colorado River Authority
National Association of State Boating
Law Administrators
Jim Richardson, Secretary
The U.S. Coast Guard is asking all boat owners and operators to
help reduce fatalities, injuries, property damage, and associated
healthcare costs related to recreational boating accidents by taking
personal responsibility for their own safety and the safety of their
passengers. Essential steps include always wear a life jacket and require
passengers to do the same; never boat under the influence (BUI) of
alcohol and drugs; successfully complete a boating safety course; and
get a Vessel Safety Check (VSC) annually from local U.S. Coast Guard
Auxiliary, United States Power Squadrons®, or your state boating agency’s
vessel examiners. The U.S. Coast Guard reminds all boaters, “You’re in
Command. Boat Responsibly!”
Charles Sledd
Brunswick Corportation
Veronica Floyd, Treasurer
Canadian Safe Boating Council
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
William Griswold, Past Chair
Randy Whaley
National Transportation Safety Board
Bill Gossard
Boat U.S. Foundation
Ruth Wood, Vice Chair
For many years the
National Safe Boating
Council has been
coordinating the North
American Safe Boating
Campaign aimed at
educating boaters across
the country about the
importance of life jacket wear while on the water.
The campaign has typically been a national
grassroots campaign using a PR firm and
volunteers from member organizations to
disseminate boating safety information to the
public. Given the limited resources the campaign
is funded to run a national campaign, the
message has typically been a broad, general topic
that appeals to a larger segment of boaters across
the country. For the 2007 campaign, the NSBC
has been granted an additional amount of funds
to devote entirely to a targeted campaign in a
specific area for the purpose of measuring the
results of a specific effort on life jacket wear.
The area of Northern California was chosen
for this campaign because it is one of the
locations where the JSI study, an observational
study run by the USCG to determine life jacket
wear throughout the country, takes place and it
has a need for a targeted campaign to increase
life jacket wear. The NSBC is working with the
California Department of Boating and Waterways
and the BoatU.S. Foundation, through their
Sportsmen Forum, to create a concentrated and
focused effort that will hopefully show some
change in behavior among the boaters of this
region. We will be focusing on a specific group
of high risk boaters that tend to have the highest
number of fatalities in that region. The campaign
will focus specifically on this high risk group
targeting who they are, when they boat, and
what would make them begin to wear a life
jacket. The goal of this effort is to not only
save lives by increasing life jacket wear, but to
also ascertain whether this kind of targeted
campaign works on changing behavior in
boaters.
This new effort will allow us to try some
new and different techniques to determine
why people don’t wear their life jackets and
figure out how to change that. It will also
allow us to determine if the kinds of campaigns
we run on a yearly basis are really that effective
or if we need to change our tactics. By pooling
our resources, knowledge and ideas we can
learn a lot about how to create a change in
behavior and become more effective in our
campaigns across the country.
The national North American Safe Boating
Campaign will continue to offer the same
resources and materials as they have in the
past to boating safety professionals and
volunteers across the country. This year we
will continue to educate boaters about the
importance of life jacket wear but will also
begin to emphasize the different kinds of life
jackets that are available to boaters. It is
important to inform boaters of the options
they have when it comes to life jackets
including over the shoulder type inflatables
and belt-packs that make life jackets more
flexible and wearable than the traditional style
of jacket.
For more information on the campaign,
please
visit
our
website
at
www.safeboatingcampaign.com.
USCG, Office of Boating Safety
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
EX-OFFICIO
John Malatak
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
P.O. Box 509
Bristow, VA 20136
Phone (703) 361-4294
Fax (703) 361-5294
[email protected]
Website: www.safeboatingcouncil.org
NATIONAL SAFE BOATING COUNCIL
For more information on boating responsibly, go to
www.USCGboating.org or call the U.S. Coast Guard Infoline at1-800368-5647.
DIRECTION OF THE NORTH AMERICAN
SAFE BOATING CAMPAIGN
THE
2006 VOLUME 7 Issue 2
TEXAS STYLE SUMMIT –
BIGGER THAN EVER
What better location than the San Antonio
Riverwalk to host the 11th Annual International
Boating and Water Safety Summit? Couple
the location with an outstanding program and
you have the best Summit yet!
The Summit is an opportunity to hear first
hand about what is going on in the world of
recreational boating. General sessions and
smaller break-out session will touch on topics
of national interest, especially “What will it take
to move the needle on life jacket wear?” Other
topics will cover great ways to market your
message, how to think safety in order to
prevent an accident, rental education, low
head dams and how partnerships help get the
safety message out. In addition to these great
events, we have planned water activities and a
dazzling boat lighting demonstration.
The location for the 11th Annual Summit
is the Crowne Plaza Riverwalk in historic San
Antonio, Texas, on March 4 – 7, 2007. The
Crowne Plaza is minutes from the Riverwalk
where you will find unique shops and fantastic
restaurants. Also within walking distance are
the Alamo, the Villita and the Tower of the
Americas.
This is a Summit that you won’t want to
miss!
Please visit our web site, http://
w w w. s a f e b o a t i n g c o u n c i l . o rg / s u m m i t /
index.htm for more information about the
Summit.
Ed Carter, Chair
Nov. 1-3
Nov. 3-5
Joyce Shaw, At-Large
First Class
U.S. Postage
PAID
Columbus, OH
Permit #8827
5
OCTOBER
Pam Dillon
Vessel Examiners check boats for mechanical safety, verify that the
proper safety equipment is aboard, and speak with boaters on how to
best outfit their vessels for compliance with federal and state regulations.
In 2004, 70 percent of those who died in recreational boating
accidents, the operator had no form of boating safety instruction. Boating
safety courses not only demonstrate and reinforce responsible behavior,
they also teach operators how to avoid accidents and how to react
quickly and properly in the event of an emergency. There are a number
of free and inexpensive boating safety courses available for both young
and adult boaters. Check with the Coast Guard Auxiliary, U. S. Power
Squadrons, or your state boating law adminstrator’s office to learn
more about the variety of approved courses available.
CSBC Annual Symposium, Quebec City, Canada
NASBLA Annual Conference, Louisville, KY
NSBC General Membership Mtg., Louisville, KY
NSBC Instructor Certification Course, Louisville, KY
U.S. Power Squadrons
While there are almost 13 million registered boats on our nation’s
waterways each year, the number of them that are safe enough to
actually be on the water remains unknown. Having a “sea-worthy”boat
is crucial, especially for boaters who take to the water regularly. To help
boaters ensure that their boats are safe and ready for operation, the
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and the United States Power Squadrons®
offer free Vessel Safety Checks (VSC) from qualified Vessel Examiners
(VE). Arranging for a VSC annually is all one needs to keep their boat in
check and ready for the water.
Boating Safety Courses
Sidekicks Contest: We are still accepting entries for
the 2nd annual Sidekicks Contest. Kids between the ages of
4 to 15 are eligible to enter anytime between now and January
1, 2007. Once again first, second, and third place prizes will
be awarded in each of the three age groups. Please visit the
Boating
Safety
Sidekicks
website
at
www.boatingsidekicks.com for more information on the
contest and how to enter.
21-23
21-27
24
28-29
American Canoe Association
Vessel Safety Checks: Free and Fast
The impairing effects of alcohol, drugs, and some prescription
medications are amplified due to marine conditions like motion,
vibration, noise, sun, wind, and spray. These conditions—when mixed
with impairing substances—increase the rate of fatigue, causing a boat
operator’s coordination, judgment, and reaction time to deteriorate
much faster than normal.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
NEWSLETTER OF THE NATIONAL SAFE BOATING COUNCIL
ADJUSTING
SEPTEMBER
Monita Fontaine, At-Large
With recently established rules requiring children under thirteen
to wear life jackets while boating on federal waters, maintaining an
appropriate supply for children can get challenging. Kids quickly
outgrow jackets that are bought for them as the boating seasons come
and go. Since 1997, the BoatU.S. Foundation has sponsored a Life
Jacket Loaner Program for Kids to help families meet life jacket
requirements for young boaters. Today, over 350 marinas, fuel docks,
BoatU.S. Towing Operators, and waterfront businesses lend out kids’
life jackets for the day or weekend to families who need them. The
rental process is simple, paperwork is minimal, and participating lenders
are trained to provide borrowers with the right jacket size and type for
kids that will be onboard. An average of forty new lending sites spring
up every year. The website for the BoatU.S. Foundation has an updated
list of current lending sites organized by city and state (www.boatus.com/
Foundation/LJLP).
Boating Under the Influence (BUI) can have deadly consequences.
In 2004, alcohol use, when reported as the cause of an accident, resulted
in 16 percent of all recreational boating fatalities. Careless and tragic
accidents, heavy fines, and possible imprisonment make boating under
the influence a deadly risk no boater should take.
Pre-registration Deadline for the Instructor
Certification Course, Louisville, KY
Aug. 31-Sept. 2 U.S. Coast Guard Aux. National Conference,
Dallas, TX
Virgil Chambers
Although boating fatalities have decreased in recent years, the
percentage of those that occur due to neglecting life jacket wear continue
to be high. Drowning remains the primary cause of death in recreational
boating accidents, and 90 percent of those who drowned in 2004 were
NOT wearing life jackets. With today’s life jacket models achieving new
heights in design, style, comfort, and simplicity, boaters have every
reason to stock up—doing so may just save a life. Life jackets on the
market today are quite affordable, as many models can be found in the
$30 to $60 dollar range.
Booze and Boating: Spare the Bottle, Spare a Dime
AUGUST
August 28
National Marine Manufacturers Assoc.
Life Jacket Values
Those that successfully complete the safety check receive a Vessel Safety
Check decal. VSCs generally take approximately twenty to thirty minutes
to complete.
2006 CALENDAR FOR
BOATING SAFETY
Executive Director
With boating season in full swing, it’s more important than ever to
put safety at the top of your shopping list before taking your boat out
for a day on the water. Fortunately, safety doesn’t cost a lot . . . there
are resources available to stay safe on the water while keeping your
pocketbook in check. When it comes to being safe on the water, steals
and deals are everywhere for recreational boaters who know where to
look.
Campaign: The North American Safe Boating Campaign
is now accepting donations! As we begin to plan for next
year, we would like to ask anyone interested in donating
materials to the campaign to please contact the NSBC at
[email protected]. Contributions may come
in the form of pamphlets, posters, flyers, brochures, decals,
etc. and will display informative boating safety information
from your organization. We will also list items that carry a
cost on the order form that can be directly ordered from your
organization.
If you would like to provide a handout or cost item to
the 2007 campaign, please provide us with three samples of
your proposed materials by September 30, 2006. Your samples
may be mailed to the NSBC, P.O. Box 509, Bristow, VA 20136.
Final versions of your materials should be sent to our fulfillment
center by December 11, 2006. We ask that if you are
interested in contributing handouts to our kit that you be
able to supply 80,000 to 100,000 copies to the fulfillment
center by this date.
For more information concerning the campaign
please visit our website at www.safeboatingcampaign.com.
Emily King, At-Large
By John M. Malatak
Chief, Program Operations Division
U.S. Coast Guard
COUNCIL REMINDERS:
Ohio Department Of Natural Resources
BOATING SAFELY DOESN’T HAVE
TO COST AN ARM AND A LEG
WEAR YOUR LIFE JACKET!
According to the United States Coast Guard, approximately 85 to 90% of people who die in boating accidents do so
because they end up in the water unexpectedly and drown. Now here is the startling fact: The majority of those who drown
are classified as “swimmers.” Any questions? Now let’s put on those life jackets.
This message is brought to you by Ability One Corporation.
Ability One / Rolyan Buoys is a proud sponsor of the “AnchorLine”
www.rolyanbuoys.com
Rolyan®
Buoys
Oct. 4-5
Oct. 21-22
Oct. 21-22
Passenger Vessel Safety on Sole State Water
NTSB Academy, George Washington University, VA
National Boating Federation Fall Meeting
National Boating Safety Advisory Council, USCG
Washington, D.C.
NOVEMBER
NMMA International IBEX, Miami, FL
ACA Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C.
National Water Safety Congress
For more information on boating safety courses visit
http://uscgboating.org/safety/courses.htm
Arlyn Hendricks
Lower Colorado River Authority
National Association of State Boating
Law Administrators
Jim Richardson, Secretary
The U.S. Coast Guard is asking all boat owners and operators to
help reduce fatalities, injuries, property damage, and associated
healthcare costs related to recreational boating accidents by taking
personal responsibility for their own safety and the safety of their
passengers. Essential steps include always wear a life jacket and require
passengers to do the same; never boat under the influence (BUI) of
alcohol and drugs; successfully complete a boating safety course; and
get a Vessel Safety Check (VSC) annually from local U.S. Coast Guard
Auxiliary, United States Power Squadrons®, or your state boating agency’s
vessel examiners. The U.S. Coast Guard reminds all boaters, “You’re in
Command. Boat Responsibly!”
Charles Sledd
Brunswick Corportation
Veronica Floyd, Treasurer
Canadian Safe Boating Council
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
William Griswold, Past Chair
Randy Whaley
National Transportation Safety Board
Bill Gossard
Boat U.S. Foundation
Ruth Wood, Vice Chair
For many years the
National Safe Boating
Council has been
coordinating the North
American Safe Boating
Campaign aimed at
educating boaters across
the country about the
importance of life jacket wear while on the water.
The campaign has typically been a national
grassroots campaign using a PR firm and
volunteers from member organizations to
disseminate boating safety information to the
public. Given the limited resources the campaign
is funded to run a national campaign, the
message has typically been a broad, general topic
that appeals to a larger segment of boaters across
the country. For the 2007 campaign, the NSBC
has been granted an additional amount of funds
to devote entirely to a targeted campaign in a
specific area for the purpose of measuring the
results of a specific effort on life jacket wear.
The area of Northern California was chosen
for this campaign because it is one of the
locations where the JSI study, an observational
study run by the USCG to determine life jacket
wear throughout the country, takes place and it
has a need for a targeted campaign to increase
life jacket wear. The NSBC is working with the
California Department of Boating and Waterways
and the BoatU.S. Foundation, through their
Sportsmen Forum, to create a concentrated and
focused effort that will hopefully show some
change in behavior among the boaters of this
region. We will be focusing on a specific group
of high risk boaters that tend to have the highest
number of fatalities in that region. The campaign
will focus specifically on this high risk group
targeting who they are, when they boat, and
what would make them begin to wear a life
jacket. The goal of this effort is to not only
save lives by increasing life jacket wear, but to
also ascertain whether this kind of targeted
campaign works on changing behavior in
boaters.
This new effort will allow us to try some
new and different techniques to determine
why people don’t wear their life jackets and
figure out how to change that. It will also
allow us to determine if the kinds of campaigns
we run on a yearly basis are really that effective
or if we need to change our tactics. By pooling
our resources, knowledge and ideas we can
learn a lot about how to create a change in
behavior and become more effective in our
campaigns across the country.
The national North American Safe Boating
Campaign will continue to offer the same
resources and materials as they have in the
past to boating safety professionals and
volunteers across the country. This year we
will continue to educate boaters about the
importance of life jacket wear but will also
begin to emphasize the different kinds of life
jackets that are available to boaters. It is
important to inform boaters of the options
they have when it comes to life jackets
including over the shoulder type inflatables
and belt-packs that make life jackets more
flexible and wearable than the traditional style
of jacket.
For more information on the campaign,
please
visit
our
website
at
www.safeboatingcampaign.com.
USCG, Office of Boating Safety
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
EX-OFFICIO
John Malatak
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
P.O. Box 509
Bristow, VA 20136
Phone (703) 361-4294
Fax (703) 361-5294
[email protected]
Website: www.safeboatingcouncil.org
NATIONAL SAFE BOATING COUNCIL
For more information on boating responsibly, go to
www.USCGboating.org or call the U.S. Coast Guard Infoline at1-800368-5647.
DIRECTION OF THE NORTH AMERICAN
SAFE BOATING CAMPAIGN
THE
2006 VOLUME 7 Issue 2
TEXAS STYLE SUMMIT –
BIGGER THAN EVER
What better location than the San Antonio
Riverwalk to host the 11th Annual International
Boating and Water Safety Summit? Couple
the location with an outstanding program and
you have the best Summit yet!
The Summit is an opportunity to hear first
hand about what is going on in the world of
recreational boating. General sessions and
smaller break-out session will touch on topics
of national interest, especially “What will it take
to move the needle on life jacket wear?” Other
topics will cover great ways to market your
message, how to think safety in order to
prevent an accident, rental education, low
head dams and how partnerships help get the
safety message out. In addition to these great
events, we have planned water activities and a
dazzling boat lighting demonstration.
The location for the 11th Annual Summit
is the Crowne Plaza Riverwalk in historic San
Antonio, Texas, on March 4 – 7, 2007. The
Crowne Plaza is minutes from the Riverwalk
where you will find unique shops and fantastic
restaurants. Also within walking distance are
the Alamo, the Villita and the Tower of the
Americas.
This is a Summit that you won’t want to
miss!
Please visit our web site, http://
w w w. s a f e b o a t i n g c o u n c i l . o rg / s u m m i t /
index.htm for more information about the
Summit.
Ed Carter, Chair
Nov. 1-3
Nov. 3-5
Joyce Shaw, At-Large
First Class
U.S. Postage
PAID
Columbus, OH
Permit #8827
5
OCTOBER
Pam Dillon
Vessel Examiners check boats for mechanical safety, verify that the
proper safety equipment is aboard, and speak with boaters on how to
best outfit their vessels for compliance with federal and state regulations.
In 2004, 70 percent of those who died in recreational boating
accidents, the operator had no form of boating safety instruction. Boating
safety courses not only demonstrate and reinforce responsible behavior,
they also teach operators how to avoid accidents and how to react
quickly and properly in the event of an emergency. There are a number
of free and inexpensive boating safety courses available for both young
and adult boaters. Check with the Coast Guard Auxiliary, U. S. Power
Squadrons, or your state boating law adminstrator’s office to learn
more about the variety of approved courses available.
CSBC Annual Symposium, Quebec City, Canada
NASBLA Annual Conference, Louisville, KY
NSBC General Membership Mtg., Louisville, KY
NSBC Instructor Certification Course, Louisville, KY
U.S. Power Squadrons
While there are almost 13 million registered boats on our nation’s
waterways each year, the number of them that are safe enough to
actually be on the water remains unknown. Having a “sea-worthy”boat
is crucial, especially for boaters who take to the water regularly. To help
boaters ensure that their boats are safe and ready for operation, the
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and the United States Power Squadrons®
offer free Vessel Safety Checks (VSC) from qualified Vessel Examiners
(VE). Arranging for a VSC annually is all one needs to keep their boat in
check and ready for the water.
Boating Safety Courses
Sidekicks Contest: We are still accepting entries for
the 2nd annual Sidekicks Contest. Kids between the ages of
4 to 15 are eligible to enter anytime between now and January
1, 2007. Once again first, second, and third place prizes will
be awarded in each of the three age groups. Please visit the
Boating
Safety
Sidekicks
website
at
www.boatingsidekicks.com for more information on the
contest and how to enter.
21-23
21-27
24
28-29
American Canoe Association
Vessel Safety Checks: Free and Fast
The impairing effects of alcohol, drugs, and some prescription
medications are amplified due to marine conditions like motion,
vibration, noise, sun, wind, and spray. These conditions—when mixed
with impairing substances—increase the rate of fatigue, causing a boat
operator’s coordination, judgment, and reaction time to deteriorate
much faster than normal.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
Sept.
NEWSLETTER OF THE NATIONAL SAFE BOATING COUNCIL
ADJUSTING
SEPTEMBER
Monita Fontaine, At-Large
With recently established rules requiring children under thirteen
to wear life jackets while boating on federal waters, maintaining an
appropriate supply for children can get challenging. Kids quickly
outgrow jackets that are bought for them as the boating seasons come
and go. Since 1997, the BoatU.S. Foundation has sponsored a Life
Jacket Loaner Program for Kids to help families meet life jacket
requirements for young boaters. Today, over 350 marinas, fuel docks,
BoatU.S. Towing Operators, and waterfront businesses lend out kids’
life jackets for the day or weekend to families who need them. The
rental process is simple, paperwork is minimal, and participating lenders
are trained to provide borrowers with the right jacket size and type for
kids that will be onboard. An average of forty new lending sites spring
up every year. The website for the BoatU.S. Foundation has an updated
list of current lending sites organized by city and state (www.boatus.com/
Foundation/LJLP).
Boating Under the Influence (BUI) can have deadly consequences.
In 2004, alcohol use, when reported as the cause of an accident, resulted
in 16 percent of all recreational boating fatalities. Careless and tragic
accidents, heavy fines, and possible imprisonment make boating under
the influence a deadly risk no boater should take.
Pre-registration Deadline for the Instructor
Certification Course, Louisville, KY
Aug. 31-Sept. 2 U.S. Coast Guard Aux. National Conference,
Dallas, TX
Virgil Chambers
Although boating fatalities have decreased in recent years, the
percentage of those that occur due to neglecting life jacket wear continue
to be high. Drowning remains the primary cause of death in recreational
boating accidents, and 90 percent of those who drowned in 2004 were
NOT wearing life jackets. With today’s life jacket models achieving new
heights in design, style, comfort, and simplicity, boaters have every
reason to stock up—doing so may just save a life. Life jackets on the
market today are quite affordable, as many models can be found in the
$30 to $60 dollar range.
Booze and Boating: Spare the Bottle, Spare a Dime
AUGUST
August 28
National Marine Manufacturers Assoc.
Life Jacket Values
Those that successfully complete the safety check receive a Vessel Safety
Check decal. VSCs generally take approximately twenty to thirty minutes
to complete.
2006 CALENDAR FOR
BOATING SAFETY
Executive Director
With boating season in full swing, it’s more important than ever to
put safety at the top of your shopping list before taking your boat out
for a day on the water. Fortunately, safety doesn’t cost a lot . . . there
are resources available to stay safe on the water while keeping your
pocketbook in check. When it comes to being safe on the water, steals
and deals are everywhere for recreational boaters who know where to
look.
Campaign: The North American Safe Boating Campaign
is now accepting donations! As we begin to plan for next
year, we would like to ask anyone interested in donating
materials to the campaign to please contact the NSBC at
[email protected]. Contributions may come
in the form of pamphlets, posters, flyers, brochures, decals,
etc. and will display informative boating safety information
from your organization. We will also list items that carry a
cost on the order form that can be directly ordered from your
organization.
If you would like to provide a handout or cost item to
the 2007 campaign, please provide us with three samples of
your proposed materials by September 30, 2006. Your samples
may be mailed to the NSBC, P.O. Box 509, Bristow, VA 20136.
Final versions of your materials should be sent to our fulfillment
center by December 11, 2006. We ask that if you are
interested in contributing handouts to our kit that you be
able to supply 80,000 to 100,000 copies to the fulfillment
center by this date.
For more information concerning the campaign
please visit our website at www.safeboatingcampaign.com.
Emily King, At-Large
By John M. Malatak
Chief, Program Operations Division
U.S. Coast Guard
COUNCIL REMINDERS:
Ohio Department Of Natural Resources
BOATING SAFELY DOESN’T HAVE
TO COST AN ARM AND A LEG
WEAR YOUR LIFE JACKET!
According to the United States Coast Guard, approximately 85 to 90% of people who die in boating accidents do so
because they end up in the water unexpectedly and drown. Now here is the startling fact: The majority of those who drown
are classified as “swimmers.” Any questions? Now let’s put on those life jackets.
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