2. HISTORY Baja incident in March 2000 that resulted in five deaths
Many institutions reviewed their boating safety programs. They found:
Programs were informal and run on an ‘as needed’ basis
Often there was no clear responsibility
Funding issues
Most seemed to be at the same point of development.

3. HISTORY MARCH 2005 - WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES
Bring together those teaching small boat courses to share ideas and methods.
Comparison of institution’s curriculum & guidelines.
Risk management concerns
Reciprocity

4. At the 2005 meeting, and the ones to follow, SBSA:
HISTORY
At the 2005 meeting, and the ones to follow, SBSA:
Developed consensus
Training curriculum
Policy guidelines
Rules for Reciprocity
Formed a CA state non-profit Association
Opened lines of communication with other institutions

5. MISSION STATEMENT The SBSA’s mission is to facilitate safe boating
and to minimize accidental injury among those using
boats for research and training. To meet this goal,
SBSA members will provide or make available initial
training and refresher courses; share expertise,
advice and recommendations; formulate guidelines
and procedures; and publish a safety manual with
appendices for local areas. Our goal is that scientific
boating be done as safely as is possible.

6. MEMBERSHIP Institutions are “Organizational Members”
OMs are represented by Boating Safety Officers or equivalent title from programs in CA, OR, AK, HI, FL, AL & the US DOI
Prospective members should agree with the goals of SBSA

7. GOALS & RECOMMENDATIONS
Programs should have oversight by a committee of knowledgeable persons
The daily operations should be carried out by a “Boating Safety Officer” or equivalent title
Guidelines for training requirements, operator qualifications, vessel maintenance, safety procedures/equipment should be available to all boaters
All operators should receive formal training.

8. GOALS & RECOMMENDATIONS
Float plans should be used for all trips
Reciprocity between institutions with comparable programs should be simplified
Training, Experience, Underway Time & Vessel Maintenance should all be documented
Institutions need to work together to support each other-especially during tough financial times.

9. STANDARDS Contents Responsibilities Admin procedures
Training Requirements
Documentation
Operational Procedures
Currently being revised

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