VISION
A culture of safe, enjoyable boating for everyone.
MISSION
NASBLA advocates for its members and leads the professional boating safety community by providing policy development, standards, training, data, and best practices.
GOALS
Education and Training: Provide high quality, consistent, and standardized education and training for RBS professionals and the boating public with both knowledge and skills that result in safer waterways nationwide.
Funding and Grants: Create a diversified funding portfolio to ensure the association’s sustainability and broaden revenue streams for future initiatives, while streamlining operational expenditures.
Membership Value and Engagement:
Strengthen membership value and engagement by fostering meaningful participation, collaboration, and leadership opportunities that advance recreational boating safety programs and practical solutions.
Relevant Data:
Consistently identify, collect, provide access to, and develop user guidance on timely, reliable data to inform decision-making and support measurable outcomes for RBS and association policies, programs, and performance.
CORE VALUES STATEMENTS
Collaboration: NASBLA commits to building and maintaining active relationships with all of our stakeholders.
Collegiality: NASBLA strives for cooperative and respectful interactions fostering shared decision making and an environment where all members contribute constructively and feel valued.
Continuous Improvement: As a member-driven, data-informed organization, NASBLA commits to being proactive in making positive changes on an ongoing basis to enhance productivity and outcomes.
Equality: NASBLA ensures that all members of the association have equal standing to voice concerns, provide contributions, and express objections regarding all aspects of the association.
Stewardship: NASBLA is committed to proactive, principled governance and collective responsibility ensuring our membership is equipped to advance the nation in safe boating.