New Boating Education Coordinator Training March 3, 2012 San Diego, CA

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NASBLA Mission Statement To strengthen the ability of the state and territorial boating authorities to reduce death, injury and property damage associated with recreational boating and ensure a safe, secure and enjoyable boating environment.

NASBLA’s Website O Conferences O NASBLA Community O Basecamp O Connected Community O State Boating Contacts O Committees O Public Policy O Model acts

NASBLA’s Website O Education O Training O Et Cetera O Acronyms O Marketing Library O Reference Guide O RBS Calendar

NASBLA Committees O Education and Awareness O Marketing and Outreach O Policy and Best Practices O Enforcement and Training O Training and Certification O Enforcement Techniques and Technology O Engineering, Reporting and Analysis

NASBLA Committees O Preparedness and Response O Vessel Identification, Registration and Titling O Numbering and Titling O Vessel Identification System (VIS) Coordination and Implementation O Waterways Management O RBS Grants Administration & Program Performance

Education Committee The Education Committee meets twice a year.  International Boating and Water Safety Summit in the spring  NASBLA conference in September * The rest of the year’s business is done via , phone conferences, and surveys.

What is a BLA? What do BLAs do???

What is a BLA? O The state official responsible for administration and enforcement of state boating laws O BLAs reflect their state/agency and its mission(s) O Range from field officers to chief executives of entire departments O Diversity provides for different perspectives

What do BLAs do? O A wide range of responsibilities related to boating safety Who are the BLAs? O Field officers, regional managers, department heads, career civil service to governor’s appointee O Some work strictly in law enforcement, others manage diverse full service boating agencies

Not all BLAs are created equally O Some can make commitments for their department, lobby Congress, and set their own course and speed O Others need to seek permission through various layers

BLA’s Relationship To NASBLA O BLAs represent their state, including programs that might not be under their direct authority. O May require collaboration with other officials in your agency or other agencies. O Only one BLA per state, but other state members may participate. O One vote per state/territory.

NSBC’s Mission Statement The NSBC’s mission is to be the foremost coalition to advance and promote a safer recreational boating experience through education, outreach and training.

NSBC Website O Safe Boating Campaign O Summit O Products O News O Newsletters O News Releases O Membership

NSBC Website O Training O Resources O Awards Programs

Water Safety Congress Mission Statement The National Water Safety Congress is committed to continuing their leadership role in advancing the promotion of education for the safety of recreational water activities throughout the United States, and internationally, by addressing water related recreation accidents and drowning throughout the nation.

Water Safety Congress Website O Educational Programs O Journal O IBWSS O Awards Program

O Grass Roots Program O Membership O Partnerships/Water Safety Councils O Members/Sponsors O Resources Water Safety Congress Website

Other Organizations O US Coast Guard Auxiliary O O US Power Squadrons O O US Sailing O

Other Oraganizations O Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation O O Personal Watercraft Industry Association O O American Canoe Association O

The Recreational Boating Safety State Grant Program The US Coast Guard’s Boating Safety Division is dedicated to reducing the loss of life, injuries, and property damage that occurs on US Waterways by improving the knowledge, skills, and abilities of recreational boaters.

RBS Grant O Administration O Law Enforcement O Education O Registration and Titling O Navigation Aids O Public Access

RBS Grant Eligibility O A vessel numbering system O A cooperative boating safety assistance program with the Coast Guard O Sufficient patrol to enforce laws and regulations O A state boating safety education program O A marine casualty reporting system

Boating Accident Stats O BARD—Boating Accident Report Database O O USCG Accident Statistics O O cs.aspx cs.aspx

Training O Before and after conferences O First Aid O Intro to Kayaking Instructor Workshop O Boating Safety Instructor Training Course O Close Quarter Boat Control Course O USCG Approved Captain’s Class O Cold Water Immersion Survival O Safe Powerboat Handling Course

Training cont. O Stand alone dates O BOAT Program (Boat Operations and Training) O Marine Patrol Officers Course (MPOC) O Boating Accident Investigation O BUI Detection and Enforcement O Instructor Close Quarters Boat Control Course O SFST

Training cont. O NSCB & NASBLA Boating Safety Instructor Training Course O Safe boating practices O Proper interpretation of the standards O Teaching techniques O Interactive methods O Test question creation

National Standards O National Boating Education Standards Panel O NASBLA National Boating Education Standards O Minimum knowledge necessary O Reducing risks in recreational boating O NASBLA Paddlesports Education Standards O Modeled after National Boating Education Standards

National Standards The Boat O Standard Boat Capacities O Standard Boat Registration Requirements Boating Equipment O Standard Personal Flotation Device Types and Carriage O Standard 2.2 – Personal Flotation Device Sizing and Availability O Standard Wearing Personal Flotation Devices O Standard Personal Flotation Device Serviceability O Standard 2.5 – Fire Extinguisher Equipment O Standard 2.6 – Back-Fire Flame Control Device O Standard 2.7 – Ventilation Systems O Standard 2.8 – Navigation Light Equipment O Standard Sound Signaling Equipment O Standard 2.10 – Visual Distress Signal Equipment

National Standards Trip Planning and Preparation O Standard Checking Local Weather and Water Conditions O Standard Checking Local Hazards O Standard Filing a Float Plan O Standard Boat Preventive Maintenance O Standard 3.5 – Transporting and Trailering O Standard Fueling Procedures O Standard Pre-Departure Checklist & Passenger Communication Marine Environment O Standard 4.1 – Environmental Laws and Regulations O Standard Human Waste Disposal O Standard 4.3 – Disposal of Toxic Substances

National Standards Safe Boat Operation O Standard Operator Responsibilities O Standard Influence of Drugs and Alcohol on Boat Operation O Standard Rule of Responsibility – Rules 2(a) and 2(b) O Standard Proper Lookout – Rule 5 O Standard Safe Speed – Rule 6(a) O Standard Collision Avoidance Rules O Standard Restricted Visibility - Rules 19(a) – (e) O Standard Disclaimer O Standard Aids to Navigation O Standard Docking and Mooring O Standard 5.6 – Anchoring O Standard 5.7 – Carbon Monoxide O Standard 5.8 – Propeller Intervention & Awareness

National Standards Emergency Preparedness O Standard Rendering Assistance O Standard 6.2 – Capsizing/Falls Overboard O Standard 6.3 – Cold Water Immersion and Hypothermia Prevention O Standard 6.4- Fire Emergency Preparedness O Standard Running Aground Prevention and Response Other Water Activities O Standard 7.1 – Personal Watercraft and other Jet Propelled Watercraft O Standard Water Skiing, Towed Devices and Wake Sports O Standard Diving and Snorkeling O Standard Hunting & Fishing O Standard 7.5 – Paddlesports and Small Boats

National Standards State Specific Standards O registration and titling requirements O laws for required wearing of PFDs/life jackets O additional equipment requirements O mufflers and noise levels O requirements for waste discharge, no discharge zones, and litter laws. O special requirements for mandatory education, licensing, rental operation, and proficiency test certifications. O age/horsepower restrictions and adult supervision requirements for children.

National Standards State Specific Standards O laws further defining careless, reckless, unsafe, and negligent operations boat speed limits and operation in zoned and restricted areas. O laws on operating under the influence of drugs and alcohol O law enforcement officer authority and boater responsibility to comply. O boat accident reporting requirements including how, when, and where to file the report. Accident reports are legally required when the accident involves: 1) disappearance or loss of life; or 2)personal injury requiring medical treatment beyond first aid; or 3) property damage in excess of current state or federal thresholds; or 4) complete loss of the boat O a state approved boating accident report form or U.S. Coast Guard form O other laws or regulations as required by the state approving authority

National Standards The Rest….. O Section 9 Standards deal with course format and assessment requirements O Section 10 Standards cover line and other electronic course delivery and presentation O Recommended Boating Safety Information O R1 – Boat Types and Uses O R2 - Boating Terms O R3 - Boat Theft Prevention O R4 - Communication Procedures

Paddlesports Standards

Course Approval Submit Application NASBLA Review State Review Notice of NASBLA Approval Appeals Process

Course Approval Approval and acceptance are not the same

Course Providers O NASBLA approved boating safety courses O

Awards O NASBLA O Award of Commendation O Boating Educator of the Year O Boating Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Program O Boating Safety Award O Bonner Award O Compass Award O Distinguished Life Member Award O Garner Boating Safety Leadership Award O Legislative Award O Lifetime Achievement Award O NASBLA Award O President's Award O President's Special Recognition Award O Public Service Award O Waterways Management Award

Awards O National Safe Boating Council O Boating Safety Hall of Fame O Boating Safety Youth Award O $2,500 O Expenses paid trip to the Summit O 45 minute presentation O OMC Take ‘Em Boating Program O Up to $5,000 O 45 minute presentation

Awards O IBWSS Media Contest O Giveaways/Handouts O Poster/Signs O Booklets/Brochures O Audio PSAs O Video PSAs O Electronic Education O Special Category Education

Dates to Remember O National Safe Boating Week, May 19-25, 2012 O Ready, Set, Wear It! May 19, 2012 O National Fishing & Boating Week, June 2-10, 2012 O National Marina Day, June 9, 2012 O National Get Outdoors Day, June 9, 2012 O Operation Dry Water, June 22-24, 2012

BEAP O The best group out there! O NASBLA Connected Community O Great way to get input from other BECs O Meetings on Saturday night of IBWSS and NASBLA Conference O To join contact Tim Smalley from Minnesota and he’ll send out the invite

Why Reinvent the Wheel? We like to call it R&D….. Rip Off and Duplicate!

Resources (NSBC) Safe Boating Campaign O Wear It! O Activity Sheets Library O Photo library library2.htm library2.htm

Resources (NASBLA) O MARC – Marketing Library O Reference Guide O By State O By Topic

Resources (RBFF) O Passport to Boating & Fishing O National Fishing & Boating Week

The Summit! O Register O Read through the program O Mark items on your pocket calendar O Vendor Bingo O Evaluation and Ticket Stub O Summit Singers O Off Site Event O Awards Banquet