A publication of the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators
Brian Rehwinkel Florida Brian Rehwinkel was chosen as Florida’s Boating Educator of the Year because of his consistent and innovative contributions in making boaters safer through his boating educational efforts as the boating safety education and outreach coordinator for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Brian has been working for FWC in the boating […]
Dean and Nanci Terencio Alaska Dean and Nanci Terencio, a husband and wife team of boating educators, have long contributed to the field of boating safety education as members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary and as volunteer instructors for the state of Alaska. Dean and Nanci Terencio are a tremendous team when it comes to […]
Rich and Donna Bendler Connecticut Rich and Donna Bendler of Roxbury, Connecticut, work as a dedicated team assisting the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection educating boaters in the classroom and various public outreach venues. The Bendlers have volunteered their time for more than 15 years. During this time, they have educated nearly 2,600 boaters in […]
2015 National Boating Educator of the Year Zac Campbell Kentucky Zac Campbell has proven to be a vital asset to the safe boating initiative in Kentucky. For example, he worked diligently with his agency’s conservation education personnel to include a boating safety message into their curriculum when they visit local schools. He purchased boating education […]
Former Admiral Thad Allen’s legacy as the face of the Coast Guard during the Hurricane Katrina rescue effort is lending strength to the Coast Guard Academy’s renewed focus on creating leaders. Allen, who also had major roles in the response to the 9/11 terrorist attack and the Deep Horizon oil spill off the Gulf Coast, […]
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation’s Boat Registration Marketing Program continues to get lapsed boaters back on the water. Through the 2015 program, over 44,000 boat owners were drawn to re-register their boats, leading to $1.6 million in revenue for state agencies. “Not only does this program lead to more revenue for state agencies, further […]
The recreational boating industry recognized two leaders this year with the National Marine Manufacturers Association’s highest honor when they were inducted into the NMMA Hall of Fame. Bob Long, chief executive officer and owner of JRL Ventures Inc. and Marine Concepts, and Dusty McCoy, chairman and chief executive officer of Brunswick Corporation, were recognized for […]
Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy signed into law restrictions to require that boat operators be at least 16 years old when towing a person, and that they will have passed safe-towing education and a safe-boating course. The law, which takes effect Oct. 1, exempts those who are currently under age 16 but who have obtained a […]
U.S. Coast Guard Vice Adm. Charles Michel formally assumed the role of vice commandant of the Coast Guard in August. As vice commandant, Michel will oversee the Coast Guard’s operations, strategic development, organizational governance and management of the service’s more than 58,000 employees and 30,000 volunteers. READ MORE
Gloria Sandoval has been appointed deputy director of public affairs at the California Department of Parks and Recreation. Sandoval has served as associate director of communications at the California Natural Resources Agency since 2014. She served as a public information officer at the California Department of Parks and Recreation from 2013 to 2014 and held […]
