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Werner recognized as the 2020 NASBLA Northern Region Educator of the Year

Werner recognized as the 2020 NASBLA Northern Region Educator of the Year *This is a transcript of the "2020 Northern Region Educator of the Year Winner Recognized" video from the virtual recognition ...

NASBLA recognizes the 2020 Northern Region Officer of the Year

NASBLA recognizes the 2020 Northern Region Officer of the Year *This is a transcript of the "2020 Northern Region Officer of the Year Winner Recognized" video from the virtual recognition ceremony ...

The Sea Tow Foundation Applications for Life Jacket Loaner Stations Now Open

The Sea Tow Foundation Applications for Life Jacket Loaner Stations Now Open Apply to Open a Life Jacket Loaner Station in Your Community SOUTHOLD, N.Y. – The  Sea Tow Foundation  – a nationwide ...

Operation Dry Water Officer of the Year recognized for his efforts

Operation Dry Water Officer of the Year recognized for his efforts *This is a transcript of the "2020 Operation Dry Water Officer of the Year Recognized" video from the in-person recognition ceremony ...

Registration Now Open for ABYC’s Standards Week – Virtual & Extended

Registration Now Open for ABYC’s Standards Week – Virtual & Extended [ANNAPOLIS, MD] – The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC), the nonprofit organization that develops the safety standards ...

NASBLA mourns the passing of former Nevada BLA, David Pfiffner

NASBLA mourns the passing of former Nevada BLA, David Pfiffner Former Nevada Boating Law Administrator, Game Warden Captain (ret) David G. Pfiffner passed away Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, of an apparent ...

Help American Whitewater Refine Safety Messaging for Signage at River Access Points

Help American Whitewater Refine Safety Messaging for Signage at River Access Points American Whitewater   has been recognized as the experts for whitewater safety for over 60 years and is actively ...

Missouri names new Boating Law Administrator

Missouri names new Boating Law Administrator The National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) is excited to welcome Captain Michael A. Petlansky, the new Boating Law Administrator ...

Federal Register Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: The EPA Vessel Incidental Discharge National Standards of Performance

Federal Register Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: The EPA Vessel Incidental Discharge National Standards of Performance The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is notifying you that on Monday, ...

Water Sports Foundation welcomes veteran paddling and boating journalist Jeff Moag as Content Director

Water Sports Foundation welcomes veteran paddling and boating journalist Jeff Moag as Content Director The Water Sports Foundation (WSF) welcomes outdoor writer and editor Jeff Moag as its new Content ...

2020 Operation Dry Water National Award Winners Announced

2020 Operation Dry Water National Award Winners Announced LEXINGTON, Ky. (October 15, 2020) – The  Operation Dry Water Awards Program  recognizes law enforcement officers and agencies that are making ...

NASBLA holds the 2020 Virtual Business Meeting and Annual Conference

NASBLA holds the 2020 Virtual Business Meeting and Annual Conference LEXINGTON, Ky . (October 13, 2020) – The National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) held this year’s ...

New Hampshire Boating Law Administrator elected NASBLA Chairman

New Hampshire Boating Law Administrator elected NASBLA Chairman LEXINGTON, KY. (October 6, 2020) – During the 2020 National Association of State Boating Law Administrators ’  (NASBLA) Annual ...

Survey: Throwable Device Exception Survey

Throwable Device Exception Survey Survey Link:    https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7L789KP   This survey is very important to the National Boating Safety Advisory Council (NBSAC) ...

NASBLA awards first Certified Recreational Boating Professional (CRBP) certification

NASBLA awards first Certified Recreational Boating Professional (CRBP) certification The Certified Recreational Boating Professional (CRBP) certification is a voluntary credential for recreational ...

Help improve the Nation’s shallow draft waterways ATON system

Coast Guard wants your feedback! Help improve the Nation’s shallow draft waterways ATON system The U.S. Coast Guard is conducting a 5 minute on-line survey to assess the Shallow Draft ...

Call for Applicants for National Boating Education Standards Panel

Call for Applicants for National Boating Education Standards Panel The National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) is seeking applicants for service on the   National Boating ...

Between the Waves Podcast - Quick Note on HR 3409, USCG Reauthorization Act of 2020

Between the Waves Podcast Quick Note on HR 3409, USCG Reauthorization Act of 2020, Episode 12 *This is a transcript of the "HR 3409 USCG Reauthorization Act of 2020" episode of NASBLA's Podcast, ...

NASBLA BOAT Program Receives Letter of Appreciation

NASBLA BOAT Program Receives Letter of Appreciation The National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA)   Boat Operations and Training (BOAT) Program   delivered a five-day   Tactical ...

NASBLA wins Power of A Award for ‘Operation Dry Water’ Campaign

NASBLA wins Power of A Award for  ‘Operation Dry Water’ Campaign [LEXINGTON, KY - August 6, 2020] – The  National Association of State Boating Law Administrators  (NASBLA) has been awarded a ...