safe and effective boat control council presents and recieves awards

USPS Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL
NSBC Board Meeting - Newport Beach, CA
Deadline to postmark RBS grant application
MARCH
13-16
9th Annual Summit, Newport Beach, CA
APRIL / MAY
30 - 5/4
17
21 - 27
22 - 25
SSBLAA, Little Rock, AR
Congressional Reception, Washington DC
National Safe Boating Week
WSBAA, Helena, MT
JUNE
1-5
12 - 15
USPS Spring Governing Board, Charlotte, NC
NABA, Wichita, KS
NEWSLETTER OF THE NATIONAL SAFE BOATING COUNCIL
TBA
A
t the September 2004 National Association of State Boating
Law Administrators (NASBLA) Annual Conference held in
Chattanooga, Tennessee, several awards were presented to
or by members of the National Safe Boating Council. Please join us
in congratulating these individuals for their outstanding service.
William Griswold,
Past Chair of the National
Safe Boating Council,
made the presentation to
Richard Snyder as one of
the 2004 recipients of the
NSBC Boating Safety Hall
of Fame for his exemplary
leadership and outstanding service on behalf of
boating safety.
NSBC Board Meeting, TBA
AUGUST
TBA
USCG Auxiliary National Conference,
Orlando, FL
SEPTEMBER
6-11
18-21
2004 VOLUME 5 Issue 3
COUNCIL PRESENTS AND RECIEVES AWARDS
JULY
USPS Fall Governing Board, Portland, OR
NASBLA, Portland, OR
Please email your boating safety dates to
[email protected]
Legal Counsel
JOAN BONDAREFF
American Canoe Association
MONITA FONTAINE, AT-LARGE
PAM DILLON
U.S. Power Squadrons
JOYCE SHAW, AT-LARGE
National Water Safety Congress
BOBBY PHARR
Lower Colorado River Authority
National Association of State Boating
Law Administrators
Brunswick Foundation
JIM RICHARDSON, SECRETARY
RANDY EDWARDS
VERONICA FLOYD, TREASURER
Canadian Safe Boating Council
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
Fred Messmann,
outgoing president of
NASBLA, received the
1851 Navy Colt for
leadership from the
National Safe Boating
Council. The NSBC
recognizes the
outgoing president of
NASBLA for his
service and leadership.
WILLIAM GRISWOLD, PAST CHAIR
BARBARA BYERS
National Transportation Safety Board
Boat U.S. Foundation
BILL GOSSARD
RUTH WOOD, VICE CHAIR
USCG, Office of Boating Safety
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
ED CARTER, CHAIR
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JOHN MALATAK
EX-OFFICIO
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
P.O. Box 509
Bristow, VA 20136
Phone (703) 361-4294
Fax (703) 361-5294
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.safeboatingcouncil.org
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he U.S. Coast
Guard is continuing
to work with the
“You’re In Command” initiative to encourage all recreational
boaters to take responsibility for their actions on the water. This
initiative puts YOU in command and reminds boat owners and
operators to always be in command of their vessel and be
responsible for their safety as well as the safety of their passengers.
The “You’re In Command” program is continuing to evolve
and has just announced their new, updated logo. This logo has
been revised to include the helms of a number of different
vessels and now features a new slogan reminding boaters to “Be
Responsible. Boat Safely!” The U.S. Coast Guard also continues
to remind boaters to get a vessel safety check, take a safe
boating course, always wear your life jacket and never boat
under the influence.
For more information on “You’re In Command” please visit
the U.S. Coast Guard, Office of Boating Safety website at
www.uscgboating.org or you may go to the NSBC website at
www.safeboatingcouncil.org and click on the “You’re In
Command” logo.
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21-22
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National Marine Manufacturers Assoc.
NEW
REVISED
LOGO!
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JANUARY
VIRGIL CHAMBERS
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Rebecca filmed her public service announcements on the
Potomac River just days before winning her sixth Whitewater
Slalom National Championship in Dickerson, Maryland. The ACA
has agreed to help distribute the Rebecca Giddens “You’re in
Command” public service announcements and related materials to
member liveries, retail stores, and community-based paddling
clubs.
The participation of respected celebrities like Justin, Bobby,
and Terry Labonte, Bill Dance and Rebecca Giddens is sure to
attract the attention of the recreational boating public — and
especially high-risk groups like hunters, anglers, and paddlers —
to the personal responsibility message implicit in “You’re in
Command.”
The Coast Guard thanks these and other celebrities who have
donated their time to the cause of saving lives and preventing
accidents on the water. Keep a lookout for our new public service
announcements. Please feel free to provide us with your comments and suggestions on how we can better our outreach efforts
and grow our “You’re In Command” initiative. Remember, “You’re
in Command. Be responsible. Boat Safely!”
The Labonte, Dance and Giddens public service announcements will soon be posted at www.uscgboating.org/incommand.
he Ninth Annual International Boating and Water Safety Summit will be hosted
in beautiful Newport Beach, California at the Hyatt Newport Regency Hotel on
March 13 – 16, 2005. The Summit is the premier boating and water safety event
of the year. The event is organized into general sessions and specialized sessions so
that attendees can maximize the information available.
General session topics will include: a presentation from National Transportation
Safety Board Vice Chairman, Mark Rosenker, highlighting the PFD Forum; Strategies
on Carbon Monoxide Education and Increasing PFD Wear; and Developing an
Effective PSA.
The specialized sessions will include: Creative Partnering Draws Boating Safety
Awareness, Dam Emergency Action Plans, Innovative Tools to Teach Water Safety,
Investigating the Water-Related Death, Life Jackets ARE for Everyone, Making Waves
with the Media, A Backup Dam to Withstand Earthquakes, Boating Under the
Influence Training Program, Successful Aquatic Programming: How to Start Small
and Grow With Cost Saving Ideas and Community Networking, The Perception of
Risk and the Influence Upon Safety Behavior and PWC for Law Enforcement.
Two afternoons of on-the-water activities will provide attendees with high level of
participation at the Summit.
In addition to the Summit’s fantastic
program, the location and the hotel are perfect.
Newport Beach is centrally located for a quick
trip to Disneyland or Sea World at San Diego.
Please go to our web site:
www.safeboatingcouncil.org/summit for more
information concerning the Summit.
Mark your calendar and plan to attend the
9th Annual International Boating and Water
Safety Summit!
MIKE WILSON, AT-LARGE
C
all it human nature. Few people respond when they are asked
to change their behavior — even when they know that doing
so could possibly save their own lives. However, many
people will change their behavior if it will make them to be more like
their heroes!
This is especially true in sports, where enthusiasts hang on
every word of their favorite experts and champions. That’s why the
U.S. Coast Guard has reached out to nationally known celebrities to
help promote its nationwide recreational boating safety initiative —
“You’re in Command.” The past few months have seen dramatic
success, particularly in the recruiting of celebrities with particular
appeal to the groups most at risk for recreational boating accidents
and fatalities: hunters, anglers, and paddlers.
First up: NASCAR’s Labonte family. Bobby Labonte, his
brother Terry Labonte, and Bobby’s son Justin Labonte are all
NASCAR champions — and avid anglers and hunters. When not on
the racetrack, they can often be found hunting or fishing from their
boats. This past spring all three Labontes teamed up to create
television, radio and print public service announcements for our
“You’re in Command” initiative.
The Labontes feel strongly about boating safety. Justin has
stated several times that, “We go fishing all the time when we’re not
working on our cars and we’d never go out without life jackets.” He
has also stated that all of his family hopes that their messages will
encourage other people to stay safe.
The Labonte’s public service announcements make a clear
connection between the safety gear they habitually wear while
racing and the life jackets they habitually wear while boating. The
television spot was premiered during the Busch Series Winn-Dixie
250 at Daytona on July 2nd, and then sent out to hundreds of media
outlets. Since July the television public service announcement has
been seen by as many as 70 million viewers.
Next, at the request of the Sportsman’s Forum, bass fishing
legend and television personality Bill Dance (a fellow Tennessee
VOL, I might add) volunteered to lend his name to “You’re in
Command.” Bill is a member of the International Fishing Hall of Fame
and a three-time B.A.S.S. Angler of the Year, with 23 national bass
titles to his credit. His unique style comes to anglers everywhere
through his well-known television series Bill Dance Outdoors.
Bill commented, “I’ve been fishing on TV for quite a while now
and if my advice can help save someone’s life then I think it’s my
duty to do that.”
Like the Labontes, Bill contributed his time to make television,
radio, and print public service announcements, all of which will soon
be placed nationally. There’s no question that Bill Dance’s modeling
of safe boating behaviors will save lives.
Then, through our partnership with the American Canoe
Association, whitewater kayaking champion Rebecca Giddens lent
her support to “You’re in Command” and boating safety. Only a few
weeks after winning a Silver Medal at the 2004 Olympic Games in
Athens, Rebecca taped television and radio public service announcements and lent her image for print advertisements as well.
Rebecca’s interest in boating safety is personal. She commented
to us that, “When I was twelve I was in a canoe that capsized on my
local river. I can clearly remember thinking I was going to drown. If I
hadn’t been wearing my life jacket I truly believe I wouldn’t be alive
today.”
2005 - CALENDAR FOR
BOATING SAFETY
Executive Director
by John Malatak Chief, Program Operations Division, U.S. Coast Guard Office of Boating Safety
CELEBRITIES TO BOATERS: “YOU’RE IN COMMAND! BOAT RESPONSIBLY. BOAT SAFE”
COMING SOON: INTERNATIONAL
BOATING & WATER SAFETY SUMMIT
Arkansas Game & Fish Commission
UNITED STATES COAST GUARD UPDATE
T
Ed Carter,
Chairman of the
National Safe
Boating Council,
presented William
Griswold, the
outgoing chairman
of the National Safe
Boating Council,
with a bronze eagle
for his tireless
efforts on behalf of
the NSBC and
boating safety.
NSBC Vice Chair,
Ruth Wood, looks
on.
The President’s Special
Awards:
NASBLA President Fred
Messmann was very pleased to
recognize two National Safe
Boating Council members for their
contributions to boating safety
and NASBLA. Virgil Chambers,
Executive Director of the National
Safe Boating Council, is shown at
left receiving his award. The other
individual was Ed Carter, Chairman
of the National Safe Boating
Council and BLA for Tennessee.
SAFE AND EFFECTIVE BOAT CONTROL
ight-quarters boat handling is an important skill a boater acquires through practice and understanding of
the boat’s operation. Bringing a boat into the dock without banging the pier, wharf or another boat is not
hard if you do it with understanding of what each action you take does to the craft. First, approach with caution,
SLOWLY. Remember that the slower you are moving, the slower you make mistakes. You know that boats do not have
brakes. A change in the forward motion of the craft is accomplished by reversing the throttle. Approaching the dock slowly
makes sense, not only because of the need to suddenly reverse the engine to stop, but also because a fast approach will
create a wake that you will be responsible for. A wake will result in your boat bouncing around as well as the other boats at
the dock bouncing. There is a balance between too much throttle and not enough to have control of your craft. As you
become experienced with your boat, you will find that point of minimum throttle and good maneuverability.
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AND NOW . . . . COMMENTS FROM
NEWLY ELECTED NSBC CHAIR
ED CARTER
L
et me begin by saying “thanks for your confidence
and support” in allowing me to serve as Chair of a
most remarkable organization. Those who have
previously served as Chair have set a standard of growth
and service which I shall strive to continue. I also want to
put our “retiring Chair”, Bill Grizwold, on notice that, even
though well deserved, there will be no resting on laurels.
Bill was an outstanding leader and I plan to continue to
utilize his skills and guidance as the Council continues to
excel.
Planning for the 2005 Safe Boating Campaign is well
underway and we are doing more than the usual “tweaking”. We take your evaluations and suggestions seriously
and alter our course accordingly. This year you will notice
some changes in the support materials which should make the campaign more cost efficient
as well as effective. The Campaign is the most visible program the Council is involved with
and the staff and Board of the Council are quite serious about maintaining a synergistic
effort from all our partners toward our common goal of safer boating.
Another hallmark program, The International Boating and Water Safety Summit, is also
just around the corner. The venue is spectacular and combined with an aggressive and
focused agenda, it promises to be the best ever. Rest assured that a smiggon (that’s a
technical word meaning yee-haw) of fun will also be available for your learning pleasure.
Thanks to the leadership of Jim Richardson, our “Small Grants Program” has become a
resounding success. Just as we are in the process of making the final decisions for this year,
we are looking at a whole new and complimentary grant program that will undoubtedly up
the ante and competition for grassroots programs that offer imaginative ways to preach the
gospel of responsible boating. Stand by for more on this continuing initiative.
The National Safe Boating Council through many years of effort, pride and accomplishments has made remarkable strides and has evolved into an internationally respected
organization. With a dedicated and professional staff, a Board that will settle for nothing
less than excellence, and a growing and enthusiastic membership, I don’t see any way that
hallmark will change.
As they used to say on the old radio programs, “Keep them cards and letters coming
folks,” we need your guidance and support.
Thanks again for the honor of being your Chair.
Best wishes for safe and happy holidays,
Ed Carter
THE STAFF AT THE
NATIONAL SAFE
BOATING COUNCIL
WISHES ALL OF YOU
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
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Legal Eagle by Joan M. Bondareff, Esq
PREMIUM MEMBERS
PATRON MEMBERS
A
AbilityOne, Inc.
Boat Ed
Boat US
Brunswick Corporation
Coors Brewing Company
MetLife Auto & Home
National Marine Manufacturers
Association
Orion Safety Products
Sentinel Press
Wal-Mart Stores
Watermark Paddlesports, Inc.
West Marine Products, Inc.
Within Reach
Yamaha Motor Corporation
Zurich Marine Specialty
GOAL SETTING FOR THE COAST GUARD:
HOW MANY LIVES CAN WE SAVE?
SUSTAINING MEMBERS
t the last meeting of the National Boating Safety Advisory Council (NBSAC), in
Crystal City, Virginia, I was initially surprised by the Coast Guard’s request to
NBSAC for input into their goals for Recreational Boating Safety. I assumed that
the Coast Guard had already set goals for RBS. But, the more I thought about it, the more I
realized this is an important exercise in which all supporters of safe boating should participate and take seriously.
According to the Coast Guard’s own statistics, for the last two years, the number of
boating fatalities has remained constant at about 700. And, most of these boaters were
either not wearing a PFD or had not taken a boating education course. Of course, this is all
the more reason to work harder at our campaigns for increasing PFD wear and encouraging
all boaters to take an education course. But, the question of the day is how many fatalities
are acceptable? How many accidents? What should our goals be? Zero fatalities? And, if
so, how do we achieve this goal? What resources are needed? Do our common efforts need
to be redirected in any manner?
I looked at other safety organizations to see if they had set similar goals for eliminating
fatalities on the roads and in the air. I checked out the Department of Transportation’s
Strategic Plan for 2003-2008, and saw that, yes indeed, Secretary Mineta and DOT have set
specific goals for each mode of transportation to achieve by 2008:
ACR Electronics
American Poker Runs Association
Brunswick Boat Group
Kawasaki Motors Corporation, U.S.A.
Lower Colorado River Authority
Mercury Marine
Paddlesport Publishing, Inc./Paddler
Magazine
Personal Watercraft Industry
Polaris Industries
Ranger Boats
Stearns, Inc.
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
Walsh Marine Products
Zodiac of North America, Inc.
For highway safety:
reduce highway fatalities to 1.0 per 100 million vehicle miles traveled;
and reduce large truck fatalities to 1.65 per 100 million truck miles traveled.
For aviation safety:
reduce commercial aviation fatal accidents to 0.01 per 100,000 departures;
and reduce general aviation fatal accidents to 325.
For rail safety:
reduce train accidents and incidents to 16.14 per million train miles.
For transit safety:
reduce fatalities to 0.488 per 100 million passenger miles.
For pipeline safety:
reduce total incidents for gas and hazardous liquid pipelines to 307.
For hazardous materials safety:
reduce the number of serious incidents to 488.
SHOULD YOUR NAME BE HERE ?
Are these the types of goals and numbers we want the Coast Guard to set, or can we
do better? I understand that we could be mixing apples and oranges, or boaters and
passengers, but still I like the idea of specific goals that we and everyone else can measure.
Let me and other members of the NSBC and NBSAC have your thoughts about this
exercise so we can provide input to the Coast Guard and then all get on the same page to
reducing (or eliminating) boating fatalities and accidents.
PLEASE WELCOME
OUR NEW
NSBC MEMBERS
Organizations
B-About Sail Ministry
Northwestern Boating Council
Individuals
Douglas Reedy
Lee Taylor
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CHECK OUT THE NEW PADDLE SMART
PROGRAM ON THE SIDEKICKS WEB PAGE:
WWW.BOATINGSIDEKICKS.COM. START AT THE
SIDEKICKS WEB SITE, AND THEN CLICK ON
“SMART START FOR PADDLERS.”
SUPPORTING
BOATING SAFETY
THROUGH YOUR
NSBC MEMBERSHIP
$ $’S FOR YOUR PROGRAMS
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t is that time of year again! The Local Recreational Boating
Safety (RBS) Program is now accepting grant applications
through January 25, 2005.
The purpose of the Grant Program is to further the North
American Safe Boating Campaign efforts, so projects that expand on
the national campaign are given preference. However, local projects
of national significance are also considered for funding. Projects
may include such things as sponsorship of a hands-on boating
program for a youth group, raising safe boating awareness, or
sponsoring training for instructors in adaptive boating.
The Grant Program offers grants up to $1,000 for each project.
The grant amount awarded must represent at least 50% of the project
budget but the recipient is not required to match grant funds. The
Grant Committee has discretion to award an amount less than that
which was requested. No project may exceed one year in length.
Grant funds cannot be used for salaries, transportation, meals or
lodging or the purchase of items such as laptop computers, projectors and other non-expendable equipment.
Grant applications are accepted no sooner than October 25 and
must be postmarked no later than January 25. Grants are awarded
by March 15 to enable projects to be underway in time for National
Safe Boating Week (May 21 - 27, 2005).
Each project has its own success story. One of the current
successful projects was conducted by SAFEKIDS in Grand Forks,
North Dakota. Proud to be a 2004 grant recipient, SAFEKIDS used
their grant to support Kids in Boats water safety classes for 322
children and 73 adults. The program consisted of several sessions
and included information about hypothermia, rescue techniques, the
effects of alcohol, life jackets and safe boating practices.
M
embership in the National Safe
Boating Council is open to all
non-profit and commercial
organizations. It is also open to state and
local marine enforcement and boating
safety agencies. Just as important, individuals that express an interest in recreational
boating safety can be members.
The more active, dues-paying members
we have, the stronger our organization
becomes. A strong NSBC will result in fewer
boating deaths and a safer marine environment.
Members support the NSBC by
participating in one of the following levels
of membership:
1. Non-Profit (501 (c) 3) membership is
comprised of organizations on a national,
regional, state or local level involved in the
recreational boating field.
2. Government membership is available
to federal, state and local agencies involved
in recreational boating and education
activities.
3. Commercial and Trade membership
is open to international, national, regional
and local “for profit” organizations interested in recreational boating safety and
education.
4. Individual membership is open to all
with an interest in boating safety. (Individuals cannot be associated with an organization.)
A significant source of our support is
through membership dues. Dues are based
upon the level of membership and are
collected on an annual basis. Membership
is for a calendar year. Invoicing for 2005
will begin in January.
Membership Classes and Annual Fees
Non Profit or Government
Local
$50
State/Regional $150
National
$200
Commercial/Trade $300
Premium Levels
Sustaining
$500
Patron
$1000
There is also an invidual membership
available at a rate of $35. Please check out
our web site at www.safeboatingcouncil.org
for more information on NSBC membership.
DO NOT DELAY
JOIN NOW!
GRANT PROGRAM UPDATE
2005 CAMPAIGN PLANS
T
he National Safe Boating Council has been preparing for the
2005 North American Safe Boating Campaign. This year the
campaign has undergone some changes as a result of the
constructive feedback we received from our members and campaign
participants. We have tried to incorporate many of the ideas to
create a more productive and successful 2005 campaign.
The Campaign Kits will now feature single sheets of information including the 2003 US Coast Guard statistics, a new resource
guide and the 2005 Campaign Order Form. These sheets have been
produced to make it easier to copy and distribute the relative
information to your boating communities. In addition, we are
changing the manner in which we distribute the kits in an effort to
be more cost effective.
The campaign site, www.safeboatingcampaign.com, will now
feature a new “user friendly” layout for all to use. The new layout
will allow for easier browing for the average person or boater.
Members will still have access to features on our site such as the
media guide, event posting, press releases, articles and campaign
logos as well as all the information that is present in the campaign
kits. You will also be able to order your safety materials online. We
encourage you to promote this site to your boating communities as
a valuable point of reference to learn more about important boating
safety tips, events and activities.
We hope that with these improvements the 2005 North American Safe Boating Campaign will be able to reach out to a larger
number of boaters and continue to spread our message of boating
safety. We thank you for your continued support and assistance in
helping us to achieve our campaign goals. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the National
Safe Boating Council at (703) 361-4294 or via email at
[email protected]. With your participation, the
2005 Safe Boating Awareness Campaign “Boat Smart. Boat Safe.
Wear It!” is sure to be a success!
AND . . . WE HAVE A WINNER!
T
he National Safe Boating Council would like to congratulate
our winners of the 2004 National Safe Boating Campaign
evaluation contest! The following individuals were chosen
at random as winners for completing and returning their campaign
evaluation forms prior to the August 1 deadline.
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Find out more about past grant recipients, get complete
program guidelines and obtain application forms at our website:
www.safeboatingcouncil.org. Click on the link to the Local RBS
Grant Program on the home page.
Submit an idea of your own or encourage a local organization
that could use some funding assistance to apply for a grant this
year.
Remember, the applications must be completed and postmarked no
later than January 25.
William B Greene of US Power Squadron of Sebastian, FL
- A Watermark Sospenders Inflatable PFD
Jane Ellis of US Power Squadron of Harrison Twp., MI
- Stearns Inflata-Belt Lite
Diane Revak of US Power Squadron of Phoenix, MD
- Stearns Inflata-Belt Lite
Rachel Pate of McLeod Health - Orion First Aid Kit
Mary Jane Schnoor of US Power Squadron, Cocoa Beach, FL
- Orion First Aid Kit
Congratulations to the winners!
We would like to thank Watermark Sports, Stearns and Orion
for donating the drawing prizes as well as everyone who participated in the 2004 campaign.
THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
AND NOW . . . . COMMENTS FROM
NEWLY ELECTED NSBC CHAIR
ED CARTER
L
et me begin by saying “thanks for your confidence
and support” in allowing me to serve as Chair of a
most remarkable organization. Those who have
previously served as Chair have set a standard of growth
and service which I shall strive to continue. I also want to
put our “retiring Chair”, Bill Grizwold, on notice that, even
though well deserved, there will be no resting on laurels.
Bill was an outstanding leader and I plan to continue to
utilize his skills and guidance as the Council continues to
excel.
Planning for the 2005 Safe Boating Campaign is well
underway and we are doing more than the usual “tweaking”. We take your evaluations and suggestions seriously
and alter our course accordingly. This year you will notice
some changes in the support materials which should make the campaign more cost efficient
as well as effective. The Campaign is the most visible program the Council is involved with
and the staff and Board of the Council are quite serious about maintaining a synergistic
effort from all our partners toward our common goal of safer boating.
Another hallmark program, The International Boating and Water Safety Summit, is also
just around the corner. The venue is spectacular and combined with an aggressive and
focused agenda, it promises to be the best ever. Rest assured that a smiggon (that’s a
technical word meaning yee-haw) of fun will also be available for your learning pleasure.
Thanks to the leadership of Jim Richardson, our “Small Grants Program” has become a
resounding success. Just as we are in the process of making the final decisions for this year,
we are looking at a whole new and complimentary grant program that will undoubtedly up
the ante and competition for grassroots programs that offer imaginative ways to preach the
gospel of responsible boating. Stand by for more on this continuing initiative.
The National Safe Boating Council through many years of effort, pride and accomplishments has made remarkable strides and has evolved into an internationally respected
organization. With a dedicated and professional staff, a Board that will settle for nothing
less than excellence, and a growing and enthusiastic membership, I don’t see any way that
hallmark will change.
As they used to say on the old radio programs, “Keep them cards and letters coming
folks,” we need your guidance and support.
Thanks again for the honor of being your Chair.
Best wishes for safe and happy holidays,
Ed Carter
THE STAFF AT THE
NATIONAL SAFE
BOATING COUNCIL
WISHES ALL OF YOU
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
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Legal Eagle by Joan M. Bondareff, Esq
PREMIUM MEMBERS
PATRON MEMBERS
A
AbilityOne, Inc.
Boat Ed
Boat US
Brunswick Corporation
Coors Brewing Company
MetLife Auto & Home
National Marine Manufacturers
Association
Orion Safety Products
Sentinel Press
Wal-Mart Stores
Watermark Paddlesports, Inc.
West Marine Products, Inc.
Within Reach
Yamaha Motor Corporation
Zurich Marine Specialty
GOAL SETTING FOR THE COAST GUARD:
HOW MANY LIVES CAN WE SAVE?
SUSTAINING MEMBERS
t the last meeting of the National Boating Safety Advisory Council (NBSAC), in
Crystal City, Virginia, I was initially surprised by the Coast Guard’s request to
NBSAC for input into their goals for Recreational Boating Safety. I assumed that
the Coast Guard had already set goals for RBS. But, the more I thought about it, the more I
realized this is an important exercise in which all supporters of safe boating should participate and take seriously.
According to the Coast Guard’s own statistics, for the last two years, the number of
boating fatalities has remained constant at about 700. And, most of these boaters were
either not wearing a PFD or had not taken a boating education course. Of course, this is all
the more reason to work harder at our campaigns for increasing PFD wear and encouraging
all boaters to take an education course. But, the question of the day is how many fatalities
are acceptable? How many accidents? What should our goals be? Zero fatalities? And, if
so, how do we achieve this goal? What resources are needed? Do our common efforts need
to be redirected in any manner?
I looked at other safety organizations to see if they had set similar goals for eliminating
fatalities on the roads and in the air. I checked out the Department of Transportation’s
Strategic Plan for 2003-2008, and saw that, yes indeed, Secretary Mineta and DOT have set
specific goals for each mode of transportation to achieve by 2008:
ACR Electronics
American Poker Runs Association
Brunswick Boat Group
Kawasaki Motors Corporation, U.S.A.
Lower Colorado River Authority
Mercury Marine
Paddlesport Publishing, Inc./Paddler
Magazine
Personal Watercraft Industry
Polaris Industries
Ranger Boats
Stearns, Inc.
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
Walsh Marine Products
Zodiac of North America, Inc.
For highway safety:
reduce highway fatalities to 1.0 per 100 million vehicle miles traveled;
and reduce large truck fatalities to 1.65 per 100 million truck miles traveled.
For aviation safety:
reduce commercial aviation fatal accidents to 0.01 per 100,000 departures;
and reduce general aviation fatal accidents to 325.
For rail safety:
reduce train accidents and incidents to 16.14 per million train miles.
For transit safety:
reduce fatalities to 0.488 per 100 million passenger miles.
For pipeline safety:
reduce total incidents for gas and hazardous liquid pipelines to 307.
For hazardous materials safety:
reduce the number of serious incidents to 488.
SHOULD YOUR NAME BE HERE ?
Are these the types of goals and numbers we want the Coast Guard to set, or can we
do better? I understand that we could be mixing apples and oranges, or boaters and
passengers, but still I like the idea of specific goals that we and everyone else can measure.
Let me and other members of the NSBC and NBSAC have your thoughts about this
exercise so we can provide input to the Coast Guard and then all get on the same page to
reducing (or eliminating) boating fatalities and accidents.
PLEASE WELCOME
OUR NEW
NSBC MEMBERS
Organizations
B-About Sail Ministry
Northwestern Boating Council
Individuals
Douglas Reedy
Lee Taylor
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CHECK OUT THE NEW PADDLE SMART
PROGRAM ON THE SIDEKICKS WEB PAGE:
WWW.BOATINGSIDEKICKS.COM. START AT THE
SIDEKICKS WEB SITE, AND THEN CLICK ON
“SMART START FOR PADDLERS.”
SUPPORTING
BOATING SAFETY
THROUGH YOUR
NSBC MEMBERSHIP
$ $’S FOR YOUR PROGRAMS
I
t is that time of year again! The Local Recreational Boating
Safety (RBS) Program is now accepting grant applications
through January 25, 2005.
The purpose of the Grant Program is to further the North
American Safe Boating Campaign efforts, so projects that expand on
the national campaign are given preference. However, local projects
of national significance are also considered for funding. Projects
may include such things as sponsorship of a hands-on boating
program for a youth group, raising safe boating awareness, or
sponsoring training for instructors in adaptive boating.
The Grant Program offers grants up to $1,000 for each project.
The grant amount awarded must represent at least 50% of the project
budget but the recipient is not required to match grant funds. The
Grant Committee has discretion to award an amount less than that
which was requested. No project may exceed one year in length.
Grant funds cannot be used for salaries, transportation, meals or
lodging or the purchase of items such as laptop computers, projectors and other non-expendable equipment.
Grant applications are accepted no sooner than October 25 and
must be postmarked no later than January 25. Grants are awarded
by March 15 to enable projects to be underway in time for National
Safe Boating Week (May 21 - 27, 2005).
Each project has its own success story. One of the current
successful projects was conducted by SAFEKIDS in Grand Forks,
North Dakota. Proud to be a 2004 grant recipient, SAFEKIDS used
their grant to support Kids in Boats water safety classes for 322
children and 73 adults. The program consisted of several sessions
and included information about hypothermia, rescue techniques, the
effects of alcohol, life jackets and safe boating practices.
M
embership in the National Safe
Boating Council is open to all
non-profit and commercial
organizations. It is also open to state and
local marine enforcement and boating
safety agencies. Just as important, individuals that express an interest in recreational
boating safety can be members.
The more active, dues-paying members
we have, the stronger our organization
becomes. A strong NSBC will result in fewer
boating deaths and a safer marine environment.
Members support the NSBC by
participating in one of the following levels
of membership:
1. Non-Profit (501 (c) 3) membership is
comprised of organizations on a national,
regional, state or local level involved in the
recreational boating field.
2. Government membership is available
to federal, state and local agencies involved
in recreational boating and education
activities.
3. Commercial and Trade membership
is open to international, national, regional
and local “for profit” organizations interested in recreational boating safety and
education.
4. Individual membership is open to all
with an interest in boating safety. (Individuals cannot be associated with an organization.)
A significant source of our support is
through membership dues. Dues are based
upon the level of membership and are
collected on an annual basis. Membership
is for a calendar year. Invoicing for 2005
will begin in January.
Membership Classes and Annual Fees
Non Profit or Government
Local
$50
State/Regional $150
National
$200
Commercial/Trade $300
Premium Levels
Sustaining
$500
Patron
$1000
There is also an invidual membership
available at a rate of $35. Please check out
our web site at www.safeboatingcouncil.org
for more information on NSBC membership.
DO NOT DELAY
JOIN NOW!
GRANT PROGRAM UPDATE
2005 CAMPAIGN PLANS
T
he National Safe Boating Council has been preparing for the
2005 North American Safe Boating Campaign. This year the
campaign has undergone some changes as a result of the
constructive feedback we received from our members and campaign
participants. We have tried to incorporate many of the ideas to
create a more productive and successful 2005 campaign.
The Campaign Kits will now feature single sheets of information including the 2003 US Coast Guard statistics, a new resource
guide and the 2005 Campaign Order Form. These sheets have been
produced to make it easier to copy and distribute the relative
information to your boating communities. In addition, we are
changing the manner in which we distribute the kits in an effort to
be more cost effective.
The campaign site, www.safeboatingcampaign.com, will now
feature a new “user friendly” layout for all to use. The new layout
will allow for easier browing for the average person or boater.
Members will still have access to features on our site such as the
media guide, event posting, press releases, articles and campaign
logos as well as all the information that is present in the campaign
kits. You will also be able to order your safety materials online. We
encourage you to promote this site to your boating communities as
a valuable point of reference to learn more about important boating
safety tips, events and activities.
We hope that with these improvements the 2005 North American Safe Boating Campaign will be able to reach out to a larger
number of boaters and continue to spread our message of boating
safety. We thank you for your continued support and assistance in
helping us to achieve our campaign goals. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the National
Safe Boating Council at (703) 361-4294 or via email at
[email protected]. With your participation, the
2005 Safe Boating Awareness Campaign “Boat Smart. Boat Safe.
Wear It!” is sure to be a success!
AND . . . WE HAVE A WINNER!
T
he National Safe Boating Council would like to congratulate
our winners of the 2004 National Safe Boating Campaign
evaluation contest! The following individuals were chosen
at random as winners for completing and returning their campaign
evaluation forms prior to the August 1 deadline.
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Find out more about past grant recipients, get complete
program guidelines and obtain application forms at our website:
www.safeboatingcouncil.org. Click on the link to the Local RBS
Grant Program on the home page.
Submit an idea of your own or encourage a local organization
that could use some funding assistance to apply for a grant this
year.
Remember, the applications must be completed and postmarked no
later than January 25.
William B Greene of US Power Squadron of Sebastian, FL
- A Watermark Sospenders Inflatable PFD
Jane Ellis of US Power Squadron of Harrison Twp., MI
- Stearns Inflata-Belt Lite
Diane Revak of US Power Squadron of Phoenix, MD
- Stearns Inflata-Belt Lite
Rachel Pate of McLeod Health - Orion First Aid Kit
Mary Jane Schnoor of US Power Squadron, Cocoa Beach, FL
- Orion First Aid Kit
Congratulations to the winners!
We would like to thank Watermark Sports, Stearns and Orion
for donating the drawing prizes as well as everyone who participated in the 2004 campaign.
THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
AND NOW . . . . COMMENTS FROM
NEWLY ELECTED NSBC CHAIR
ED CARTER
L
et me begin by saying “thanks for your confidence
and support” in allowing me to serve as Chair of a
most remarkable organization. Those who have
previously served as Chair have set a standard of growth
and service which I shall strive to continue. I also want to
put our “retiring Chair”, Bill Grizwold, on notice that, even
though well deserved, there will be no resting on laurels.
Bill was an outstanding leader and I plan to continue to
utilize his skills and guidance as the Council continues to
excel.
Planning for the 2005 Safe Boating Campaign is well
underway and we are doing more than the usual “tweaking”. We take your evaluations and suggestions seriously
and alter our course accordingly. This year you will notice
some changes in the support materials which should make the campaign more cost efficient
as well as effective. The Campaign is the most visible program the Council is involved with
and the staff and Board of the Council are quite serious about maintaining a synergistic
effort from all our partners toward our common goal of safer boating.
Another hallmark program, The International Boating and Water Safety Summit, is also
just around the corner. The venue is spectacular and combined with an aggressive and
focused agenda, it promises to be the best ever. Rest assured that a smiggon (that’s a
technical word meaning yee-haw) of fun will also be available for your learning pleasure.
Thanks to the leadership of Jim Richardson, our “Small Grants Program” has become a
resounding success. Just as we are in the process of making the final decisions for this year,
we are looking at a whole new and complimentary grant program that will undoubtedly up
the ante and competition for grassroots programs that offer imaginative ways to preach the
gospel of responsible boating. Stand by for more on this continuing initiative.
The National Safe Boating Council through many years of effort, pride and accomplishments has made remarkable strides and has evolved into an internationally respected
organization. With a dedicated and professional staff, a Board that will settle for nothing
less than excellence, and a growing and enthusiastic membership, I don’t see any way that
hallmark will change.
As they used to say on the old radio programs, “Keep them cards and letters coming
folks,” we need your guidance and support.
Thanks again for the honor of being your Chair.
Best wishes for safe and happy holidays,
Ed Carter
THE STAFF AT THE
NATIONAL SAFE
BOATING COUNCIL
WISHES ALL OF YOU
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
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Legal Eagle by Joan M. Bondareff, Esq
PREMIUM MEMBERS
PATRON MEMBERS
A
AbilityOne, Inc.
Boat Ed
Boat US
Brunswick Corporation
Coors Brewing Company
MetLife Auto & Home
National Marine Manufacturers
Association
Orion Safety Products
Sentinel Press
Wal-Mart Stores
Watermark Paddlesports, Inc.
West Marine Products, Inc.
Within Reach
Yamaha Motor Corporation
Zurich Marine Specialty
GOAL SETTING FOR THE COAST GUARD:
HOW MANY LIVES CAN WE SAVE?
SUSTAINING MEMBERS
t the last meeting of the National Boating Safety Advisory Council (NBSAC), in
Crystal City, Virginia, I was initially surprised by the Coast Guard’s request to
NBSAC for input into their goals for Recreational Boating Safety. I assumed that
the Coast Guard had already set goals for RBS. But, the more I thought about it, the more I
realized this is an important exercise in which all supporters of safe boating should participate and take seriously.
According to the Coast Guard’s own statistics, for the last two years, the number of
boating fatalities has remained constant at about 700. And, most of these boaters were
either not wearing a PFD or had not taken a boating education course. Of course, this is all
the more reason to work harder at our campaigns for increasing PFD wear and encouraging
all boaters to take an education course. But, the question of the day is how many fatalities
are acceptable? How many accidents? What should our goals be? Zero fatalities? And, if
so, how do we achieve this goal? What resources are needed? Do our common efforts need
to be redirected in any manner?
I looked at other safety organizations to see if they had set similar goals for eliminating
fatalities on the roads and in the air. I checked out the Department of Transportation’s
Strategic Plan for 2003-2008, and saw that, yes indeed, Secretary Mineta and DOT have set
specific goals for each mode of transportation to achieve by 2008:
ACR Electronics
American Poker Runs Association
Brunswick Boat Group
Kawasaki Motors Corporation, U.S.A.
Lower Colorado River Authority
Mercury Marine
Paddlesport Publishing, Inc./Paddler
Magazine
Personal Watercraft Industry
Polaris Industries
Ranger Boats
Stearns, Inc.
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
Walsh Marine Products
Zodiac of North America, Inc.
For highway safety:
reduce highway fatalities to 1.0 per 100 million vehicle miles traveled;
and reduce large truck fatalities to 1.65 per 100 million truck miles traveled.
For aviation safety:
reduce commercial aviation fatal accidents to 0.01 per 100,000 departures;
and reduce general aviation fatal accidents to 325.
For rail safety:
reduce train accidents and incidents to 16.14 per million train miles.
For transit safety:
reduce fatalities to 0.488 per 100 million passenger miles.
For pipeline safety:
reduce total incidents for gas and hazardous liquid pipelines to 307.
For hazardous materials safety:
reduce the number of serious incidents to 488.
SHOULD YOUR NAME BE HERE ?
Are these the types of goals and numbers we want the Coast Guard to set, or can we
do better? I understand that we could be mixing apples and oranges, or boaters and
passengers, but still I like the idea of specific goals that we and everyone else can measure.
Let me and other members of the NSBC and NBSAC have your thoughts about this
exercise so we can provide input to the Coast Guard and then all get on the same page to
reducing (or eliminating) boating fatalities and accidents.
PLEASE WELCOME
OUR NEW
NSBC MEMBERS
Organizations
B-About Sail Ministry
Northwestern Boating Council
Individuals
Douglas Reedy
Lee Taylor
3
CHECK OUT THE NEW PADDLE SMART
PROGRAM ON THE SIDEKICKS WEB PAGE:
WWW.BOATINGSIDEKICKS.COM. START AT THE
SIDEKICKS WEB SITE, AND THEN CLICK ON
“SMART START FOR PADDLERS.”
SUPPORTING
BOATING SAFETY
THROUGH YOUR
NSBC MEMBERSHIP
$ $’S FOR YOUR PROGRAMS
I
t is that time of year again! The Local Recreational Boating
Safety (RBS) Program is now accepting grant applications
through January 25, 2005.
The purpose of the Grant Program is to further the North
American Safe Boating Campaign efforts, so projects that expand on
the national campaign are given preference. However, local projects
of national significance are also considered for funding. Projects
may include such things as sponsorship of a hands-on boating
program for a youth group, raising safe boating awareness, or
sponsoring training for instructors in adaptive boating.
The Grant Program offers grants up to $1,000 for each project.
The grant amount awarded must represent at least 50% of the project
budget but the recipient is not required to match grant funds. The
Grant Committee has discretion to award an amount less than that
which was requested. No project may exceed one year in length.
Grant funds cannot be used for salaries, transportation, meals or
lodging or the purchase of items such as laptop computers, projectors and other non-expendable equipment.
Grant applications are accepted no sooner than October 25 and
must be postmarked no later than January 25. Grants are awarded
by March 15 to enable projects to be underway in time for National
Safe Boating Week (May 21 - 27, 2005).
Each project has its own success story. One of the current
successful projects was conducted by SAFEKIDS in Grand Forks,
North Dakota. Proud to be a 2004 grant recipient, SAFEKIDS used
their grant to support Kids in Boats water safety classes for 322
children and 73 adults. The program consisted of several sessions
and included information about hypothermia, rescue techniques, the
effects of alcohol, life jackets and safe boating practices.
M
embership in the National Safe
Boating Council is open to all
non-profit and commercial
organizations. It is also open to state and
local marine enforcement and boating
safety agencies. Just as important, individuals that express an interest in recreational
boating safety can be members.
The more active, dues-paying members
we have, the stronger our organization
becomes. A strong NSBC will result in fewer
boating deaths and a safer marine environment.
Members support the NSBC by
participating in one of the following levels
of membership:
1. Non-Profit (501 (c) 3) membership is
comprised of organizations on a national,
regional, state or local level involved in the
recreational boating field.
2. Government membership is available
to federal, state and local agencies involved
in recreational boating and education
activities.
3. Commercial and Trade membership
is open to international, national, regional
and local “for profit” organizations interested in recreational boating safety and
education.
4. Individual membership is open to all
with an interest in boating safety. (Individuals cannot be associated with an organization.)
A significant source of our support is
through membership dues. Dues are based
upon the level of membership and are
collected on an annual basis. Membership
is for a calendar year. Invoicing for 2005
will begin in January.
Membership Classes and Annual Fees
Non Profit or Government
Local
$50
State/Regional $150
National
$200
Commercial/Trade $300
Premium Levels
Sustaining
$500
Patron
$1000
There is also an invidual membership
available at a rate of $35. Please check out
our web site at www.safeboatingcouncil.org
for more information on NSBC membership.
DO NOT DELAY
JOIN NOW!
GRANT PROGRAM UPDATE
2005 CAMPAIGN PLANS
T
he National Safe Boating Council has been preparing for the
2005 North American Safe Boating Campaign. This year the
campaign has undergone some changes as a result of the
constructive feedback we received from our members and campaign
participants. We have tried to incorporate many of the ideas to
create a more productive and successful 2005 campaign.
The Campaign Kits will now feature single sheets of information including the 2003 US Coast Guard statistics, a new resource
guide and the 2005 Campaign Order Form. These sheets have been
produced to make it easier to copy and distribute the relative
information to your boating communities. In addition, we are
changing the manner in which we distribute the kits in an effort to
be more cost effective.
The campaign site, www.safeboatingcampaign.com, will now
feature a new “user friendly” layout for all to use. The new layout
will allow for easier browing for the average person or boater.
Members will still have access to features on our site such as the
media guide, event posting, press releases, articles and campaign
logos as well as all the information that is present in the campaign
kits. You will also be able to order your safety materials online. We
encourage you to promote this site to your boating communities as
a valuable point of reference to learn more about important boating
safety tips, events and activities.
We hope that with these improvements the 2005 North American Safe Boating Campaign will be able to reach out to a larger
number of boaters and continue to spread our message of boating
safety. We thank you for your continued support and assistance in
helping us to achieve our campaign goals. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the National
Safe Boating Council at (703) 361-4294 or via email at
[email protected]. With your participation, the
2005 Safe Boating Awareness Campaign “Boat Smart. Boat Safe.
Wear It!” is sure to be a success!
AND . . . WE HAVE A WINNER!
T
he National Safe Boating Council would like to congratulate
our winners of the 2004 National Safe Boating Campaign
evaluation contest! The following individuals were chosen
at random as winners for completing and returning their campaign
evaluation forms prior to the August 1 deadline.
4
Find out more about past grant recipients, get complete
program guidelines and obtain application forms at our website:
www.safeboatingcouncil.org. Click on the link to the Local RBS
Grant Program on the home page.
Submit an idea of your own or encourage a local organization
that could use some funding assistance to apply for a grant this
year.
Remember, the applications must be completed and postmarked no
later than January 25.
William B Greene of US Power Squadron of Sebastian, FL
- A Watermark Sospenders Inflatable PFD
Jane Ellis of US Power Squadron of Harrison Twp., MI
- Stearns Inflata-Belt Lite
Diane Revak of US Power Squadron of Phoenix, MD
- Stearns Inflata-Belt Lite
Rachel Pate of McLeod Health - Orion First Aid Kit
Mary Jane Schnoor of US Power Squadron, Cocoa Beach, FL
- Orion First Aid Kit
Congratulations to the winners!
We would like to thank Watermark Sports, Stearns and Orion
for donating the drawing prizes as well as everyone who participated in the 2004 campaign.
THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
USPS Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL
NSBC Board Meeting - Newport Beach, CA
Deadline to postmark RBS grant application
MARCH
13-16
9th Annual Summit, Newport Beach, CA
APRIL / MAY
30 - 5/4
17
21 - 27
22 - 25
SSBLAA, Little Rock, AR
Congressional Reception, Washington DC
National Safe Boating Week
WSBAA, Helena, MT
JUNE
1-5
12 - 15
USPS Spring Governing Board, Charlotte, NC
NABA, Wichita, KS
NEWSLETTER OF THE NATIONAL SAFE BOATING COUNCIL
TBA
A
t the September 2004 National Association of State Boating
Law Administrators (NASBLA) Annual Conference held in
Chattanooga, Tennessee, several awards were presented to
or by members of the National Safe Boating Council. Please join us
in congratulating these individuals for their outstanding service.
William Griswold,
Past Chair of the National
Safe Boating Council,
made the presentation to
Richard Snyder as one of
the 2004 recipients of the
NSBC Boating Safety Hall
of Fame for his exemplary
leadership and outstanding service on behalf of
boating safety.
NSBC Board Meeting, TBA
AUGUST
TBA
USCG Auxiliary National Conference,
Orlando, FL
SEPTEMBER
6-11
18-21
2004 VOLUME 5 Issue 3
COUNCIL PRESENTS AND RECIEVES AWARDS
JULY
USPS Fall Governing Board, Portland, OR
NASBLA, Portland, OR
Please email your boating safety dates to
[email protected]
Legal Counsel
JOAN BONDAREFF
American Canoe Association
MONITA FONTAINE, AT-LARGE
PAM DILLON
U.S. Power Squadrons
JOYCE SHAW, AT-LARGE
National Water Safety Congress
BOBBY PHARR
Lower Colorado River Authority
National Association of State Boating
Law Administrators
Brunswick Foundation
JIM RICHARDSON, SECRETARY
RANDY EDWARDS
VERONICA FLOYD, TREASURER
Canadian Safe Boating Council
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
Fred Messmann,
outgoing president of
NASBLA, received the
1851 Navy Colt for
leadership from the
National Safe Boating
Council. The NSBC
recognizes the
outgoing president of
NASBLA for his
service and leadership.
WILLIAM GRISWOLD, PAST CHAIR
BARBARA BYERS
National Transportation Safety Board
Boat U.S. Foundation
BILL GOSSARD
RUTH WOOD, VICE CHAIR
USCG, Office of Boating Safety
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
ED CARTER, CHAIR
T
JOHN MALATAK
EX-OFFICIO
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
P.O. Box 509
Bristow, VA 20136
Phone (703) 361-4294
Fax (703) 361-5294
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.safeboatingcouncil.org
NATIONAL SAFE BOATING COUNCIL
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Columbus, OH
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he U.S. Coast
Guard is continuing
to work with the
“You’re In Command” initiative to encourage all recreational
boaters to take responsibility for their actions on the water. This
initiative puts YOU in command and reminds boat owners and
operators to always be in command of their vessel and be
responsible for their safety as well as the safety of their passengers.
The “You’re In Command” program is continuing to evolve
and has just announced their new, updated logo. This logo has
been revised to include the helms of a number of different
vessels and now features a new slogan reminding boaters to “Be
Responsible. Boat Safely!” The U.S. Coast Guard also continues
to remind boaters to get a vessel safety check, take a safe
boating course, always wear your life jacket and never boat
under the influence.
For more information on “You’re In Command” please visit
the U.S. Coast Guard, Office of Boating Safety website at
www.uscgboating.org or you may go to the NSBC website at
www.safeboatingcouncil.org and click on the “You’re In
Command” logo.
5-9
21-22
25
National Marine Manufacturers Assoc.
NEW
REVISED
LOGO!
T
JANUARY
VIRGIL CHAMBERS
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Rebecca filmed her public service announcements on the
Potomac River just days before winning her sixth Whitewater
Slalom National Championship in Dickerson, Maryland. The ACA
has agreed to help distribute the Rebecca Giddens “You’re in
Command” public service announcements and related materials to
member liveries, retail stores, and community-based paddling
clubs.
The participation of respected celebrities like Justin, Bobby,
and Terry Labonte, Bill Dance and Rebecca Giddens is sure to
attract the attention of the recreational boating public — and
especially high-risk groups like hunters, anglers, and paddlers —
to the personal responsibility message implicit in “You’re in
Command.”
The Coast Guard thanks these and other celebrities who have
donated their time to the cause of saving lives and preventing
accidents on the water. Keep a lookout for our new public service
announcements. Please feel free to provide us with your comments and suggestions on how we can better our outreach efforts
and grow our “You’re In Command” initiative. Remember, “You’re
in Command. Be responsible. Boat Safely!”
The Labonte, Dance and Giddens public service announcements will soon be posted at www.uscgboating.org/incommand.
he Ninth Annual International Boating and Water Safety Summit will be hosted
in beautiful Newport Beach, California at the Hyatt Newport Regency Hotel on
March 13 – 16, 2005. The Summit is the premier boating and water safety event
of the year. The event is organized into general sessions and specialized sessions so
that attendees can maximize the information available.
General session topics will include: a presentation from National Transportation
Safety Board Vice Chairman, Mark Rosenker, highlighting the PFD Forum; Strategies
on Carbon Monoxide Education and Increasing PFD Wear; and Developing an
Effective PSA.
The specialized sessions will include: Creative Partnering Draws Boating Safety
Awareness, Dam Emergency Action Plans, Innovative Tools to Teach Water Safety,
Investigating the Water-Related Death, Life Jackets ARE for Everyone, Making Waves
with the Media, A Backup Dam to Withstand Earthquakes, Boating Under the
Influence Training Program, Successful Aquatic Programming: How to Start Small
and Grow With Cost Saving Ideas and Community Networking, The Perception of
Risk and the Influence Upon Safety Behavior and PWC for Law Enforcement.
Two afternoons of on-the-water activities will provide attendees with high level of
participation at the Summit.
In addition to the Summit’s fantastic
program, the location and the hotel are perfect.
Newport Beach is centrally located for a quick
trip to Disneyland or Sea World at San Diego.
Please go to our web site:
www.safeboatingcouncil.org/summit for more
information concerning the Summit.
Mark your calendar and plan to attend the
9th Annual International Boating and Water
Safety Summit!
MIKE WILSON, AT-LARGE
C
all it human nature. Few people respond when they are asked
to change their behavior — even when they know that doing
so could possibly save their own lives. However, many
people will change their behavior if it will make them to be more like
their heroes!
This is especially true in sports, where enthusiasts hang on
every word of their favorite experts and champions. That’s why the
U.S. Coast Guard has reached out to nationally known celebrities to
help promote its nationwide recreational boating safety initiative —
“You’re in Command.” The past few months have seen dramatic
success, particularly in the recruiting of celebrities with particular
appeal to the groups most at risk for recreational boating accidents
and fatalities: hunters, anglers, and paddlers.
First up: NASCAR’s Labonte family. Bobby Labonte, his
brother Terry Labonte, and Bobby’s son Justin Labonte are all
NASCAR champions — and avid anglers and hunters. When not on
the racetrack, they can often be found hunting or fishing from their
boats. This past spring all three Labontes teamed up to create
television, radio and print public service announcements for our
“You’re in Command” initiative.
The Labontes feel strongly about boating safety. Justin has
stated several times that, “We go fishing all the time when we’re not
working on our cars and we’d never go out without life jackets.” He
has also stated that all of his family hopes that their messages will
encourage other people to stay safe.
The Labonte’s public service announcements make a clear
connection between the safety gear they habitually wear while
racing and the life jackets they habitually wear while boating. The
television spot was premiered during the Busch Series Winn-Dixie
250 at Daytona on July 2nd, and then sent out to hundreds of media
outlets. Since July the television public service announcement has
been seen by as many as 70 million viewers.
Next, at the request of the Sportsman’s Forum, bass fishing
legend and television personality Bill Dance (a fellow Tennessee
VOL, I might add) volunteered to lend his name to “You’re in
Command.” Bill is a member of the International Fishing Hall of Fame
and a three-time B.A.S.S. Angler of the Year, with 23 national bass
titles to his credit. His unique style comes to anglers everywhere
through his well-known television series Bill Dance Outdoors.
Bill commented, “I’ve been fishing on TV for quite a while now
and if my advice can help save someone’s life then I think it’s my
duty to do that.”
Like the Labontes, Bill contributed his time to make television,
radio, and print public service announcements, all of which will soon
be placed nationally. There’s no question that Bill Dance’s modeling
of safe boating behaviors will save lives.
Then, through our partnership with the American Canoe
Association, whitewater kayaking champion Rebecca Giddens lent
her support to “You’re in Command” and boating safety. Only a few
weeks after winning a Silver Medal at the 2004 Olympic Games in
Athens, Rebecca taped television and radio public service announcements and lent her image for print advertisements as well.
Rebecca’s interest in boating safety is personal. She commented
to us that, “When I was twelve I was in a canoe that capsized on my
local river. I can clearly remember thinking I was going to drown. If I
hadn’t been wearing my life jacket I truly believe I wouldn’t be alive
today.”
2005 - CALENDAR FOR
BOATING SAFETY
Executive Director
by John Malatak Chief, Program Operations Division, U.S. Coast Guard Office of Boating Safety
CELEBRITIES TO BOATERS: “YOU’RE IN COMMAND! BOAT RESPONSIBLY. BOAT SAFE”
COMING SOON: INTERNATIONAL
BOATING & WATER SAFETY SUMMIT
Arkansas Game & Fish Commission
UNITED STATES COAST GUARD UPDATE
T
Ed Carter,
Chairman of the
National Safe
Boating Council,
presented William
Griswold, the
outgoing chairman
of the National Safe
Boating Council,
with a bronze eagle
for his tireless
efforts on behalf of
the NSBC and
boating safety.
NSBC Vice Chair,
Ruth Wood looks
on.
The President’s Special
Awards:
NASBLA President Fred
Messmann was very pleased to
recognize two National Safe
Boating Council members for their
contributions to boating safety
and NASBLA. Virgil Chambers,
Executive Director of the National
Safe Boating Council is shown at
left receiving his award. The other
individual was Ed Carter, Chairman
of the National Safe Boating
Council and BLA for Tennessee.
SAFE AND EFFECTIVE BOAT CONTROL
ight-quarters boat handling is an important skill a boater acquires through practice and understanding of
the boat’s operation. Bringing a boat into the dock without banging the pier, wharf or another boat is not
hard if you do it with understanding of what each action you take does to the craft. First, approach with caution,
SLOWLY. Remember that the slower you are moving, the slower you make mistakes. You know that boats do not have
brakes. A change in the forward motion of the craft is accomplished by reversing the throttle. Approaching the dock slowly
makes sense, not only because of the need to suddenly reverse the engine to stop, but also because a fast approach will
create a wake that you will be responsible for. A wake will result in your boat bouncing around as well as the other boats at
the dock bouncing. There is a balance between too much throttle and not enough to have control of your craft. As you
become experienced with your boat, you will find that point of minimum throttle and good maneuverability.
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USPS Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL
NSBC Board Meeting - Newport Beach, CA
Deadline to postmark RBS grant application
MARCH
13-16
9th Annual Summit, Newport Beach, CA
APRIL / MAY
30 - 5/4
17
21 - 27
22 - 25
SSBLAA, Little Rock, AR
Congressional Reception, Washington DC
National Safe Boating Week
WSBAA, Helena, MT
JUNE
1-5
12 - 15
USPS Spring Governing Board, Charlotte, NC
NABA, Wichita, KS
NEWSLETTER OF THE NATIONAL SAFE BOATING COUNCIL
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t the September 2004 National Association of State Boating
Law Administrators (NASBLA) Annual Conference held in
Chattanooga, Tennessee, several awards were presented to
or by members of the National Safe Boating Council. Please join us
in congratulating these individuals for their outstanding service.
William Griswold,
Past Chair of the National
Safe Boating Council,
made the presentation to
Richard Snyder as one of
the 2004 recipients of the
NSBC Boating Safety Hall
of Fame for his exemplary
leadership and outstanding service on behalf of
boating safety.
NSBC Board Meeting, TBA
AUGUST
TBA
USCG Auxiliary National Conference,
Orlando, FL
SEPTEMBER
6-11
18-21
2004 VOLUME 5 Issue 3
COUNCIL PRESENTS AND RECIEVES AWARDS
JULY
USPS Fall Governing Board, Portland, OR
NASBLA, Portland, OR
Please email your boating safety dates to
[email protected]
Legal Counsel
JOAN BONDAREFF
American Canoe Association
MONITA FONTAINE, AT-LARGE
PAM DILLON
U.S. Power Squadrons
JOYCE SHAW, AT-LARGE
National Water Safety Congress
BOBBY PHARR
Lower Colorado River Authority
National Association of State Boating
Law Administrators
Brunswick Foundation
JIM RICHARDSON, SECRETARY
RANDY EDWARDS
VERONICA FLOYD, TREASURER
Canadian Safe Boating Council
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
Fred Messmann,
outgoing president of
NASBLA, received the
1851 Navy Colt for
leadership from the
National Safe Boating
Council. The NSBC
recognizes the
outgoing president of
NASBLA for his
service and leadership.
WILLIAM GRISWOLD, PAST CHAIR
BARBARA BYERS
National Transportation Safety Board
Boat U.S. Foundation
BILL GOSSARD
RUTH WOOD, VICE CHAIR
USCG, Office of Boating Safety
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
ED CARTER, CHAIR
T
JOHN MALATAK
EX-OFFICIO
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
P.O. Box 509
Bristow, VA 20136
Phone (703) 361-4294
Fax (703) 361-5294
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.safeboatingcouncil.org
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he U.S. Coast
Guard is continuing
to work with the
“You’re In Command” initiative to encourage all recreational
boaters to ake responsibility for their actions on the water. This
initiative puts YOU in command and reminds boat owners and
operators to always be in command of their vessel and be
responsible for their safety as well as the safety of their passengers.
The “You’re In Command” program is continuing to evolve
and has just announced their new, updated logo. This logo has
been revised to include the helms of a number of different
vessels and now features a new slogan reminding boaters to “Be
Responsible. Boat Safely!” The U.S. Coast Guard also continues
to remind boaters to get a vessel safety check, take a safe
boating course, always wear your life jacket and never boat
under the influence.
For more information on “You’re In Command” please visit
the U.S. Coast Guard, Office of Boating Safety website at
www.uscgboating.org or you may go to the NSBC website at
www.safeboatingcouncil.org and click on the “You’re In
Command” logo.
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National Marine Manufacturers Assoc.
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NEW
REVISED
LOGO!
T
he Ninth Annual International Boating and Water Safety Summit will be hosted
in beautiful Newport Beach, California at the Hyatt Newport Regency Hotel on
March 13 – 16, 2005. The Summit is the premier boating and water safety event
of the year. The event is organized into general sessions and specialized sessions so
that attendees can maximize the information available.
General session topics will include: a presentation from National Transportation
Safety Board Vice Chairman, Mark Rosenker, highlighting the PFD Forum; Strategies
on Carbon Monoxide Education and Increasing PFD Wear; and Developing an
Effective PSA.
The specialized sessions will include: Creative Partnering Draws Boating Safety
Awareness, Dam Emergency Action Plans, Innovative Tools to Teach Water Safety,
Investigating the Water-Related Death, Life Jackets ARE for Everyone, Making Waves
with the Media, A Backup Dam to Withstand Earthquakes, Boating Under the
Influence Training Program, Successful Aquatic Programming: How to Start Small
and Grow With Cost Saving Ideas and Community Networking, The Perception of
Risk and the Influence Upon Safety Behavior and PWC for Law Enforcement.
Two afternoons of on-the-water activities will provide attendees with high level of
participation at the Summit.
In addition to the Summit’s fantastic
program, the location and the hotel are perfect.
Newport Beach is centrally located for a quick
trip to Disneyland or Sea World at San Diego.
Please go to our web site:
www.safeboatingcouncil.org/summit for more
information concerning the Summit.
Mark your calendar and plan to attend the
9th Annual International Boating and Water
Safety Summit!
VIRGIL CHAMBERS
C
all it human nature. Few people respond when they are asked
to change their behavior — even when they know that doing
so could possibly save their own lives. However, many
people will change their behavior if it will make them to be more like
their heroes!
This is especially true in sports, where enthusiasts hang on
every word of their favorite experts and champions. That’s why the
U.S. Coast Guard has reached out to nationally known celebrities to
help promote its nationwide recreational boating safety initiative —
“You’re in Command.” The past few months have seen dramatic
success, particularly in the recruiting of celebrities with particular
appeal to the groups most at risk for recreational boating accidents
and fatalities: hunters, anglers, and paddlers.
First up: NASCAR’s Labonte family. Bobby Labonte, his
brother Terry Labonte, and Bobby’s son Justin Labonte are all
NASCAR champions — and avid anglers and hunters. When not on
the racetrack, they can often be found hunting or fishing from their
boats. This past spring all three Labontes teamed up to create
television, radio and print public service announcements for our
“You’re in Command” initiative.
The Labontes feel strongly about boating safety. Justin has
stated several times that, “We go fishing all the time when we’re not
working on our cars and we’d never go out without life jackets.” He
has also stated that all of his family hopes that their messages will
encourage other people to stay safe.
The Labonte’s public service announcements make a clear
connection between the safety gear they habitually wear while
racing and the life jackets they habitually wear while boating. The
television spot was premiered during the Busch Series Winn-Dixie
250 at Daytona on July 2nd, and then sent out to hundreds of media
outlets. Since July the television public service announcement has
been seen by as many as 70 million viewers.
Next, at the request of the Sportsman’s Forum, bass fishing
legend and television personality Bill Dance (a fellow Tennessee
VOL, I might add) volunteered to lend his name to “You’re in
Command.” Bill is a member of the International Fishing Hall of Fame
and a three-time B.A.S.S. Angler of the Year, with 23 national bass
titles to his credit. His unique style comes to anglers everywhere
through his well-known television series Bill Dance Outdoors.
Bill commented, “I’ve been fishing on TV for quite a while now
and if my advice can help save someone’s life then I think it’s my
duty to do that.”
Like the Labontes, Bill contributed his time to make television,
radio, and print public service announcements, all of which will soon
be placed nationally. There’s no question that Bill Dance’s modeling
of safe boating behaviors will save lives.
Then, through our partnership with the American Canoe
Association, whitewater kayaking champion Rebecca Giddens lent
her support to “You’re in Command” and boating safety. Only a few
weeks after winning a Silver Medal at the 2004 Olympic Games in
Athens, Rebecca taped television and radio public service announcements and lent her image for print advertisements as well.
Rebecca’s interest in boating safety is personal. She commented
to us that, “When I was twelve I was in a canoe that capsized on my
local river. I can clearly remember thinking I was going to drown. If I
hadn’t been wearing my life jacket I truly believe I wouldn’t be alive
today.”
Rebecca filmed her public service announcements on the
Potomac River just days before winning her sixth Whitewater
Slalom National Championship in Dickerson, Maryland. The ACA
has agreed to help distribute the Rebecca Giddens “You’re in
Command” public service announcements and related materials to
member liveries, retail stores, and community-based paddling
clubs.
The participation of respected celebrities like Justin, Bobby,
and Terry Labonte, Bill Dance and Rebecca Giddens is sure to
attract the attention of the recreational boating public — and
especially high-risk groups like hunters, anglers, and paddlers —
to the personal responsibility message implicit in “You’re in
Command.”
The Coast Guard thanks these and other celebrities who have
donated their time to the cause of saving lives and preventing
accidents on the water. Keep a lookout for our new public service
announcements. Please feel free to provide us with your comments and suggestions on how we can better our outreach efforts
and grow our “You’re In Command” initiative. Remember, “You’re
in Command. Be responsible. Boat Safely!”
The Labonte, Dance and Giddens public service announcements will soon be posted at www.uscgboating.org/incommand.
MIKE WILSON, AT-LARGE
CELEBRITIES TO BOATERS: “YOU’RE IN COMMAND! BOAT RESPONSIBLY. BOAT SAFE”
2005 - CALENDAR FOR
BOATING SAFETY
Executive Director
by John Malatak Chief, Program Operations Division, U.S. Coast Guard Office of Boating Safety
COMING SOON: INTERNATIONAL
BOATING & WATER SAFETY SUMMIT
Arkansas Game & Fish Commission
UNITED STATES COAST GUARD UPDATE
T
Ed Carter,
Chairman of the
National Safe
Boating Council,
presented William
Griswold, the
outgoing chairman
of the National Safe
Boating Council,
with a bronze eagle
for his tireless
efforts on behalf of
the NSBC and
boating safety.
NSBC Vice Chair,
Ruth Wood looks
on.
The President’s Special
Awards:
NASBLA President Fred
Messmann was very pleased to
recognize two National Safe
Boating Council members for their
contributions to boating safety
and NASBLA. Virgil Chambers,
Executive Director of the National
Safe Boating Council is shown at
left receiving his award. The other
individual was Ed Carter, Chairman
of the National Safe Boating
Council and BLA for Tennessee.
SAFE AND EFFECTIVE BOAT CONTROL
ight-quarters boat handling is an important skill a boater acquires through practice and understanding of
the boat’s operation. Bringing a boat into the dock without banging the pier, wharf or another boat is not
hard if you do it with understanding of what each action you take does to the craft. First, approach with caution,
SLOWLY. Remember that the slower you are moving, the slower you make mistakes. You know that boats do not have
brakes. A change in the forward motion of the craft is accomplished by reversing the throttle. Approaching the dock slowly
makes sense, not only because of the need to suddenly reverse the engine to stop, but also because a fast approach will
create a wake that you will be responsible for. A wake will result in your boat bouncing around as well as the other boats at
the dock bouncing. There is a balance between too much throttle and not enough to have control of your craft. As you
become experienced with your boat, you will find that point of minimum throttle and good maneuverability.
This message is brought to you by Ability One, Inc.
ABILITY ONE / ROLYAN BUOYS IS A PROUD SPONSOR OF THE “ANCHORLINE”
Rolyan®
Buoys