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NASBLA's annual conferences create an environment for networking, communication, learning, continuing education and other developmental opportunities for recreational boating professionals. We are pleased to provide access to conference presentations. It should be noted that not all sessions lend themselves to this format. Presentation links lead to SlideShare, where the file can be downloaded. |
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Climate Change Basics: Issues and Impacts for Boating
David Zierden |
David Zierden, climate scientist at Florida State University's Center for Ocean Atmospheric Prediction Studies (COAPS), is a state climatologist for Florida. As a state climatologist he provides information about past weather events to the citizens of Florida. Part of Zierden's role is to inform and educate Floridians about current and emerging climate issues. Zierden discussed how water level predictions and climatologic forecasts will affect boating in the United States. |
Future of Recreational Boating
Dr. Geoffrey Godbey |
Dr. Geoffrey Godbey, Professor Emeritus in the Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Management at Penn State University, discussed demographic, social, temporal, transportation and environmental issues affecting the future of recreational boating. |
Results of the Comprehensive Review of Boating Education Programs Nationwide
Mark Duda |
Mark Duda of Responsive Management has collected data from the boating law administrators and the state education coordinators on the effectiveness of boating education programs in their states. He used the results to develop a survey of registered boaters throughout the country. Mark shared some of the preliminary results of this work and provided a recommendation for programs for states to implement. |
Social Marketing through a Variety of Media
Ben Martin |
You’ve heard the buzz about social media and you’ve decided to give it a try. From blogs and podcasts to wikis and social networking sites and all points in between, you may not be sure where to start. Ben Martin, a social media expert and one of the association industry’s original and most widely-read bloggers, provided a crash course in how organizations are effectively using social media. |
Staged Boat Collisions
Jim Getz |
The Staged Collisions are conducted primarily to produce specific, documented accident scenarios for the Advanced Boating Accident Investigation course. Additionally, the collisions provide valuable vessel and occupant data acquisition opportunities for the scientific community. |
Student-Run Search and Rescue Program
Ryan Dilkey |
Eckerd College Search and Rescue is a volunteer community service that offers maritime SAR to the Tampa Bay area. Covering over 70 square miles of water and hundreds of miles of coastal shoreline, EC-SAR works closely with the U.S. Coast Guard, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, local response agencies and police and fire to support 911 emergency response in Pinellas County. This unique program is comprised of full-time, degree-seeking college students. Founded in 1971, it has grown to become a valuable resource for the community and a training ground for student development with a focus on education through service. |
Surviving Mandatory Education through a Phased-In Program
Marty Law |
The Oregon State Marine Board began implementing the 1999 legislative-directed mandatory boater education phase-in law in 2003. Since that time, approximately 190,000 boaters have passed a safe boating course and Oregon still has one more year to go before all boaters must carry an Oregon Boaters Education Card. This presentation discussed what the staff has encountered with the phase-in, their success and challenges, and the lessons still being learned. Learn about decisions that have been made as well as survival tips for implementing mandatory boating education in your state. |
USCG Division of Boating Safety Report
Captain Mark Rizzo |
Captain Mark Rizzo provided information concerning several recreational boating safety and small vessel security issues from the Coast Guard perspective. This includes such items as accident reporting and statistics, life jacket wear projects, boating under the influence initiatives, the Vessel Identification System, legislative issues on reauthorization of the Trust Fund and mandatory education, regulatory projects on propeller strike avoidance measures and numbering of vessels, and the Strategic Plan of the National Recreational Boating Safety Program. |
Wear It Florida
Richard Moore
Brian Rehwinkel |
The National Safe Boating Council developed the “Wear It” Campaign as a national campaign to promote life jacket wear. This presentation will highlight how Florida has adopted this message and is working toward getting the message out to the recreational boaters in the state. |
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"We're Here, Now What?"
Jones Loflin
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Jones is co-author of Juggling Elephants: An Easier Way to Get Your Most Important Things Done – Now!, a witty and profound parable about a universal problem – too much to do, too many priorities, too much stress and too little time. He discussed the purpose and importance of annual conferences using witty examples and a high-energy style to help attendees make the most of their time away from their normal routine. |
