Discover Boating Boater Safety and Education Video Awarded for Excellence

Last week, NMMA attended the annual International Boating and Water Safety Summit (IBWSS) in Albuquerque, New Mexico. IBWSS is presented by the National Safe Boating Council in partnership with the US Coast Guard. With its focus on thought leadership, collaboration, and industry excellence, this international summit attracts leaders in recreational boating safety from around the world.

During the event, Discover Boating® was awarded a safe boating award at IBWSS's Safe Boating Fiesta. The IBWSS Communication Awards recognize the creative ways boating and water safety advocates are communicating with the public about safety on and in the water. Discover Boating won for its excellence in safe boating and boater education video.

Boat Boss, Kim Sweers, and The Qualified Captain, Aaron Stasiak, were the two keynote speakers for IBWSS. With a combined 1.5 million followers, both speakers expressed the importance of social media as it relates to boating. Following the keynote speakers were a variety of presentations and panels, including a presentation on product safety and compliance from Dave Marlow, Senior Director of Product Integrity at Brunswick Corporation. The event also included Peter Chisholm of Mercury Marine on a panel regarding engine cut-off switches, highlighting the importance of working in tandem between marine manufacturing and federal regulations.

If you have any questions or are interested in scheduling a visit with New Mexico members, state legislators or their respective staff members, please contact NMMA Western Policy and Engagement Manager, Rachel Fischer at [email protected].