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A Message from NASBLA CEO

Over the last two weeks, NASBLA has undertaken a number of measures in response to the public health concerns related to the spread of the coronavirus. Through June 30, NASBLA and its affiliated organizations ...

Illinois names new Boating Law Administrator

Illinois names new Boating Law Administrator The National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) welcomes Lieutenant Curt Lewis, the new Boating Law Administrator (BLA) for the ...

NASBLA Responds to COVID-19 Concerns

To our NASBLA Community, The National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) is working to do our part to mitigate the spread and risks associated with COVID-19 to our staff, members ...

NASBLA BOAT Program Recognizes Instructor of the Year

NASBLA BOAT Program Recognizes Instructor of the Year 2019 Instructor of the Year Award The National Association of State Boating Law Administrators recognizes the 2019 BOAT Program Instructor ...

Mantel presented with NASBLA Award

Mantel presented with NASBLA Award Caroline Mantel, from BoatHistoryReport.com and Vice Chair of NASBLA's  Vessel Identification, Registration & Titling (VIRT) Committee , was awarded the ...

Jackson recognized at State RBS Workshop

Jackson recognized at State RBS Workshop At the   State RBS Workshop , Kim Jackson, Arizona Game and Fish Department , was recognized for completion of six years as an appointed State Agency Member ...

North Dakota names new Boating Law Administrator

North Dakota names Jackie Lundstrom new Boating Law Administrator NASBLA welcomes Jackie Lundstrom, the new Boating Law Administrator for the North Dakota Game & Fish Department . Lundstrom graduated ...

The United States Power Squadron’s ‘Hands-on Training: Basic Powerboat’ course receives recognition for its Third-Party Verification

The United States Power Squadron’s ‘Hands-on Training: Basic Powerboat’  course receives recognition for its Third-Party Verification The United States Power Squadrons, “Hands-on Training: Basic ...

New Recommendations for Improving Boat Occupant Injury Surveillance

Just Released: New Recommendations for Improving Boat Occupant Injury Surveillance Public health and boating experts issue recommendations for improving data to prevent injuries New recommendations ...

Pamela Dillon, NASBLA, retires after more than 40 years in recreational boating safety

The  National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) would like to recognize Pamela S. Dillon for the hard work, dedication and service she has given to NASBLA, the States and the recreational ...

Sunglow Charters recognized for receiving Third-Party Verification

Sunglow Charters recognized for receiving  Third-Party Verification for two courses, Sailing and Power Sunglow Charters is being recognized for meeting the American National Standard ...

Newport Coast Maritime Academy’s ‘Basic & Inshore Powerboat Cruising’ course receives recognition for its Third-Party Verification

Newport Coast Maritime Academy’s ‘ Basic & Inshore Powerboat Cruising’ course receives recognition for its Third-Party Verification Newport Coast Maritime Academy is being recognized for meeting ...

Ohio DNR Parks and Watercraft’s Introduction to SUP – Instructor Course is the Third Verified Course for the Organization

Ohio DNR Parks and Watercraft’s Introduction to SUP – Instructor Course is the Third Verified Course for the Organization Ohio DNR Parks and Watercraft is being recognized for meeting the American ...

Ohio DNR Parks and Watercraft’s Introduction to Kayaking – Instructor Course receives recognition for its Third-Party Verified Course

Ohio DNR Parks and Watercraft’s Introduction to Kayaking – Instructor Course receives recognition for its Third-Party Verified Course Ohio DNR Parks and Watercraft is being recognized for meeting the ...

Award Winners Recognized at the 2019 NASBLA Annual Conference

Award Winners Recognized at the 2019 NASBLA Annual Conference The 60 th Annual NASBLA Conference was held in Anchorage, Alaska from Sept. 29 - Oct. 2. During the awards ceremony on Tuesday, Oct. 1, ...

NASBLA BOAT Program Celebrates 10 Years Preparing First Responders

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 4, 2019 NASBLA BOAT Program Celebrates 10 Years Preparing First Responders   [LEXINGTON, KY] – The National Association of State Boating Law Administrators’ ...

Operation Dry Water Award Winners Recognized at the 60th Annual NASBLA Conference

Operation Dry Water Award Winners Recognized at the 60 th Annual NASBLA Conference The Operation Dry Water Awards Program recognizes law enforcement officers and agencies that are making a positive ...

Texas BLA elected NASBLA Chairman

LEXINGTON, KY. (October 1, 2019) – During its 60th annual meeting, held in Anchorage, Alaska, Sept. 29 – Oct.2, 2019, the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) elected Asst. ...

Wisconsin Officers receive NASBLA Award of Commendation for actions

NASBLA and the Wisconsin Department of Natural resources recognizes  Conservation Warden Kyle Johnson, Rock County Sheriff's Deputy Christopher Krahn, Wisconsin State Trooper Brandon Ferrell and Conservation ...

Basic Boating Knowledge Standards - Public Review Periods Open Through December 5, 2019

Basic Boating Knowledge Standards - Public Review Periods Open Through December 5, 2019 The National Boating Education Standards Panel announces opening of Public Review Comment Periods for five standards. ...