2023 NASBLA Annual Report Released
The
National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA), a national nonprofit, 501(c)3 organization that works to develop public policy for recreational boating safety, has released its
2023 Annual Report. The report covers a variety of accomplishments achieved by NASBLA and its members, stemming from NASBLA policy committees, grant projects, annual events, national awards and more. NASBLA represents the recreational boating authorities of all 50 states and the U.S. territories.
"While every year brings its own challenges and opportunities, as we reflect back on the year in review, 2023 stands out as a watershed period in the history of our association. From the moment we bid each other farewell at the conclusion of last year’s annual conference in the scenic foothills of southern New Hampshire, the trend in turnover among Boating Law Administrators (BLAs) has not only continued, it has accelerated," said John Johnson, NASBLA Chief Executive Officer. "As the year unfolded, our association responded to this trend with a renewed commitment to training, education, and professional development programs to help get this new generation of members up on plane quickly to leverage more engagement and collaboration than ever before."
Some of the top achievements highlighted in this report include the dual offerings of the RBS Leadership Academies, new initiatives regarding the long-established Boating Education Advisory Panel (BEAP), increased interest and participation in the Certified Recreational Boating Professional (CRBP) program, a record-number of training courses delivered through the NASBLA BOAT Program, the signing of a revised Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the U.S. Coast Guard, and the addition of the Paddlesports Trade Coalition (PTC) as the newest member of our association’s list of affiliated organizations.
The
Annual Report provides a comprehensive look at NASBLA's primary initiatives, campaigns, and competencies, illustrating how they align with the association's strategic objectives. Included are summaries of ongoing efforts such as
Operation Dry Water (ODW), the
BOAT Program, the
National Boating Standards Panel, and much more.
2023 NASBLA Annual Report