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NATIONAL BOATING FEDERATION April 29, 2014

Trip Report – 2014 International Boating & Water Safety Summit (IBWSS) During the period April 14 – 17, 2014, I attended and represented NBF at the 2014 IBWSS Conference at the Renaissance Hotel, Nashville, TN. President Carolyn Belmore and Vice President Keith Christopher also attended As in preceding years, the IBWSS Conference was outstanding with a very large attendance of recreational boating stakeholders, lots of good information presented, and excellent exchanges between attendees. This year’s attendance was somewhat down due to travel restrictions on USCG & USACE attendance. Perhaps the most valuable outcome of my attending was the opportunity to network and renew friendships with representatives of the USACE, BOATUS Foundation, ACA, CPS, NASBLA, NSBC, BSA, USPS, and others. During these interactions, I was able to stress the role and importance of NBF and its work in supporting the recreational boaters and all recreational boating stakeholders on some of the most critical issues facing us today and in the future. I also stressed that our new E-Bulletin which carries timely information on major issues to members of yacht clubs as well as other boaters giving them time to respond on these before decisions were made. For full information on the 2014 IBWSS Proceedings, go to: www.watersafetycongress.org. Within the next month or so, full information covering the conference presentations should be posted. Listed below are a brief summary of some of the new or important presentations I attended. Captain Jin Burton and Captain Tom Boross provided the USCG RBS Update Presentation. They emphasized that the reauthorization of the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund was their top priority. After addressing the reauthorization status, the Federal Boating Safety Act of 1971 was highlighted as being the prime authorization and direction to the Coast Guard in the Recreational Boating Program. Following this, the CG’s National RBS Program Missions & Performance Goals was discussed. Moving on, they covered the current RBS Market Estimate showing: 74+ million RBS Boaters (all Ages), 12+ million state registered vessels, and 9+ million unregistered vessels. Looking at CY 2012 statistics the number of deaths were 651, accidents 4,515, injuries 3,000, property damage $ 38 million. On a positive note for CY 2013 they hinted that 2013 would continue to show a falling death toll! Both officers highlighted the fact that these positive safety results were possible through a partnership composed of federal/state, tribal/local agencies, boat/equipment manufacturers & retailers, and incredible volunteer organizations. Continuing on the National RBS Strategic Plan and the Non-Profit Grant Programs were addressed. Finally they closed the sessions by addressing their current legislative change proposals of the Reauthorization of the Trust

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Fund, Mandatory Education, and Vessel Identification System. Next were the ingoing projects: Accident Reporting, Model Year w/in HIN, Vessel Titling, Engine Shut off Device, Carriage of EPIRBs, PFD Harmonization with Canada, Mandatory Lifejacket Wear, and operator Turn off Engine when PIW near the vessel. A very complete review of the CG’s RBS Program! Note: the PPR briefing used is attached. One of the highlights of the meeting was the hands-on experience by many attendees using the new USPS Boating Skills Virtual Trainer (BSVT). This simulator allows students to maneuver a “Boston Whaler” on a lake of 3.5 x 4 miles in a virtual mode where there are no other boats and no risks. The helm sits right to a regular conference table. Using the “Wheel & Throttle with trim buttons, horn and navigation lights” the student can go through a series of exercises directed by the instructor to execute maneuvers from basic to advanced by adjusting wine and current direction and strength. The ten maneuvers include: departing the dock, pivot turns, docking, crossing/overtaking/meeting, & training in heavy wind, strong current and day/night scenarios. Taking the helm and going through the maneuvers correctly and safely is quite a challenge …. Even to experienced boaters! During one of the breakout sessions, representatives from Canada, Australia, and the USCG Introduced the attendees to a new international initiative, International Lifejacket Wear Principles,” to promote lifejacket wear by encouraging boating media to show people wearing lifejackets in small boats. The initiative seeks to have countries and boating organizations to endorse a set of principles that the signatories believe will help strengthen lifejacket wear and clarify the importance of lifejackets as a generic term covering all nationally approved personal lifesaving devices. Two new selectees to the Boating Hall of Fame were announced: by Chris Edmonston Chairman, NSBC: Marty Law and Dan Maxim. The next Summit will be held in Sandestin, Florida, March 29 to April 1, 2015. For advanced information on registration, making hotel reservations, scholarships, etc. access: www.Watersafetycongress.org. Ev Tucker Everette Tucker NBF Treasurer

OFFICE OF AUXILIARY & BOATING SAFETY (CG-BSX)

IBWSS 2014 Brief CAPT Jon Burton, CG-5PC CAPT Tom Boross, CG-BSX

15 APR 2014

“Strengthen our partnerships – I am committed to partnerships. They are a force multiplier.” ADM Bob Papp

CG-5P

Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy

CG-5P RDML Joseph Servidio

Division Chief, Auxiliary Division CG-BSX-1

CDR Michael DaPonte

11 APR 2014

Chief, Office of Auxiliary & Boating Safety CG-BSX

CAPT F. Thomas Boross

Division Chief, Boating Safety CG-BSX-2 Jeff Hoedt

Director of Inspections & Compliance CG-5PC

CAPT Jonathan Burton

Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy

CG-5P RDML Paul Thomas

2014 Programmatic Developments

  CG-5P’s top priority remains Trust Fund Re-authorization

  Sequestration Impacts: reduced funding, personnel reduction, reduction in travel & outreach efforts

  Benchmarking to DOI’s Fish & Wildlife Service wrt external Programmatic Assessments

  Grant Scoring Teams: FEMA, F&WS, CG-ENG, CG-CVC, 2 BSX non-supervisory

CG-BSX CAPT F. Thomas Boross, Office Chief CG-BSX

CDR Michael DaPonte, Division Chief Auxiliary Division CG-BSX-1

Jeff Hoedt, Division Chief Boating Safety CG-BSX-2

Steve Minutolo Br. Ch. Administration

CG-BSX-11

BMCS Cory Fontenot CG-BSX-12

Doug Luper Training Coordinator

LT Mark Unpingco Asst. Br. Ch., Admin.

Zigmond Wilson Finance Specialist

Donald Kerlin, Br. Ch. Program Management

CG-BSX-21

Phil Cappel, Br. Ch. Rec. Boat. Product Assurance

CG-BSX-23

Pavlo Oborski, Br. Ch. Grants Management

CG-BSX-24

Admin. Asst.

Jeff Ludwig Reg. Coor./NBSAC Ex.

Sec.

Barry Nobles Leg. Coor./Strat. Plan

Dr. Phillippe Gwet Mathematical Statistician

Susan Tomczuk Statistician

Vacant (as of 8/30/2013) Financial Administration

Vann Burgess Senior RBS Specialist

Joe Carro Program Analyst

John Hutchison

RBS Outreach Coor.

Wayne Stacey Program Analyst

Eric Johnson Engineer/Mfg. Outreach

Po Chang Engineer/Mfg. Outreach

Louis Novak Engineer/Mfg. Outreach

Kerry Freese Technical Writer

Michael Jendrossek RBS Specialist/Marine

Investigator

Jack Roberts Grants Coor.

Lynne McMahan Grants Coor.

Kathleen Poole Grants Coor.

Carlin Hertz Grants Coor.

Gary Jensen Grants Coor.

Jakeea King Contractor

CWO3 Darren Pauly Factory Visit Coor.

Rachel Warner Contractor

Harry Hogan Contractor

Suzanne Heiler-Brown Contractor

Vacant (as of 6/26/13) Program Analyst

YN1 Quentin Ramos Division Admin. Asst.

11 APR 2014

Program Operations Br. CG-BSX-22

Red = Funded by the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund * = Will be funded by the Trust Fund Apr 2014

The Mandated National RBS Program

  Federal Boat Safety Act of 1971   Foundation for:

  Coast Guard to establish safety standards for boat construction   Provided Financial Assistance for State & National Nonprofit

Organization Boating Safety Activities, including:   Law Enforcement   SAR   Education   Numbering and Titling of Vessels   ATON   Boating Access

  Improved Accident Investigations and Reporting   Learn more at www.uscgboating.org

National RBS Program Mission & Performance Goal

  Mission: To ensure the public has a safe, secure, and enjoyable recreational boating experience by implementing programs that minimize the loss of life, personal injury, and property damage, while cooperating with environmental and national security efforts.

  Performance Goal: As a part of the Coast Guard’s Marine Safety Mission, the National RBS Program’s goal is a reduced number of casualties per year through 2017 and beyond. For FY 2013, the annual goal is 3,880 casualties or less (3,212 injuries & 668 deaths).

National Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Program

RBS – A Partnership Program

Key Partners:   Federal, State, Tribal and Local Agencies   Boat/Equipment Manufacturers & Retailers   Incredible volunteer organizations

National RBS Program Strategic Plan - Objectives

1.  Increase the number of persons who complete a boating safety course or test that conforms to the National Boating Education Standards as recognized by the USCG.

2.  Deliver effective boating safety messages through various educational resources and media to reduce deaths and injuries of recreational boaters.

3.  Increase the number of boaters who have completed advanced and/or on-water, skills-based boating education .

4.  Increase adult life jacket wear rates nationwide. Targets: 1. Increase the observed adult life jacket wear rate in open motorboats by 3% from the previous year’s wear rate. 2. Increase the observed adult life jacket wear rate on non-motorized vessels by 3% from the previous year’s wear rate.

5.  Reduce fatalities associated with Navigation Rules (NAVRULES) violations by 2% per year from the previous year.

6.  Achieve a 5% overall decrease in the number of deaths by CY 2016 (using a five-year moving average) where the use of alcohol or other drugs by a boat’s operator and/or occupants was either a direct or indirect cause of the accident24. The five-year average for the 2005 to 2009 time period was 156.

National RBS Program Strategic Plan - Objectives

7. Decrease the recreational boat manufacturer ratio of discrepancies per factory inspection annually by 5% and keep boats with insufficient flotation off the market.

8. Increase compliance levels for specific required safety equipment on recreational boats.

9. Using the baseline BARD data from 2009, work towards a goal of 100% by 2016, for boat accident report completeness, accuracy and timely submission pursuant to 33 CFR 173 and 174.

10. Gather and analyze data relevant to recreational boating accidents and exposure.

11. Improve the effectiveness of and increase access to the grant products of the national non-profit organizations.

SFRBTF Monies

$-

$20,000,000

$40,000,000

$60,000,000

$80,000,000

$100,000,000

$120,000,000

$140,000,000

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

State Grants**

Non-Profit Grants

National Nonprofit Organization Grant Program

 46 USC 13104(c) – MAY allocate up to 5% of all available grant funds for distribution to support “national boating safety activities of national nonprofit public service organizations”.

National Nonprofit Organization Grant Program (cont.)

  FY13   Allocation: $5.6M   Proposals received: 69 requesting $12.6M   Proposals funded: 24 $5.4M   Additional 9 fast track grants funded $0.16M

National Nonprofit Organization Grant Program (cont.)

  FY14   Allocation: Up to $4.8M   Proposals received:

•  52 for traditional projects $18.3M •  4 for the National Rec Boating Survey varies

  Proposals funded: TBD soon $ ?

FY 2011 Nonprofit Organization Funding

Total: $5,589,910

ABYC, $330,000

ACA, $184,900 FOUND FOR REC BOATING , $150,000

JSI, $580,000

NASBLA, $1,339,850

NBF, $19,900

NSBC, $954,899

NWSC, $299,850

SEA TOW, $150,000

USPS, $413,270

US SAILING, $379,900

WSG, $150,000 WSF, $637,341

FY 2012 Nonprofit Organization Funding

Total: $5,381,111

ABYC, $342,000

ACA, $109,900

BEST, $19,900

FOUND FOR REC BOATING $130,000

JSI RESEARCH, $300,000

NASBLA, $1,373,500

NSBC, $1,049,900

NWSC, $344,900

SOA, $230,000 USBI,

$39,400

USPS, $239,900

US SAILING, $441,711

WSG, $155,000 WSF, $605,000

FY 2013 Nonprofit Organization Funding

Total: $5,599,588

ABYC, $252,000

ACA, $344,900

BEST, $14,700

FOUND FOR REC BOATING $209,735

JSI $250,000

NASBLA, $1,509,120

NBF, $11,200

NSBC, $769,900

NWSC, $144,900

SEA TOW, $150,000

SOA$249,900

USBI, $19,333

USPS, $454,900

US SAILING, $310,000

WSG, $135,000 WSF, $774,000

Nonprofit Organization Funding Total Last 3 Years

ABYC, $924,000

ACA, $639,700

BEST, $34,600 FOUND FOR REC BOATING , $489,735

JSI, $1,130,000

NASBLA, $4,222,470

NBF, $31,100

NSBC, $2,774,699

NWSC, $789,650

SEA TOW, $300,000

SOA, $479,900

USPS, $1,108,070

US SAILING, $1,131,611

WSG, $440,000 WSF, $2,016,341

2012 Boating Fatalities

  Reauthorization of the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund. Current authorization expires 9/30/14.

  Mandatory Education – Proposal to Congress, but has not been acted upon.

  Vessel Identification System – Proposal to Congress, but has not been acted upon.

RBS LCPs

  Accident Reporting   Model Year within the HIN   Vessel Titling (VIS)   Engine Shut Off Device Requirement   Carriage of Emergency Locator Beacons   *PFD Harmonization with Canada (CG-ENG)   Mandatory Life Jacket Wear   Operator to Turn Off Engine – Proximity

RBS Regulatory Projects

The Latest Measures

  Life jacket wear study – 2013   Soon to be released!

  National Recreational Boating Survey – 2012   Just released!

Life Jacket Wear JSI National Observation Study

 2013 JSI Study Results Indicate:  Overall life jacket wear rate remained

steady at 22.4%. (1999-2013 range 21.1% to 23.4%)

 Adults on open motorboats wear rate decreased from 5.0 % to 4.9%. (2006-2013 range 4.5% to 5.3%)

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National Recreational Boating Survey 2012

Three surveys conducted:   Surveyed 23,000 boat-owning households.   Survey of Boating Trips/Exposure Hours.   Survey on Household Boating Participation. Boating Participation Statistics (include P.R.):   Recreational boating participants = 74,537,000   Adult participants (16+) = 57,886,000   Child Participants (15 or younger) = 15,565,000   Sightseeing or Nature Observation = 52,365,000

National Recreational Boating Survey 2012 (cont.)

Boating Participation of US Households in 2012

Region Boating Participation

Total Boating Households1

Non-Boating Households2

Northeast 6,286,000 14,929,000 21,215,000 Midwest 8,139,000 18,077,000 26,216,000 South 11,552,000 32,058,000 43,610,000 West 6,121,000 19,554,000 25,675,000 US households 32,098,000 84,618,000 116,716,000 1: Households with one member who boated in 2012 2: Households with no member who boated in 2012

National Recreational Boating Survey 2012 (cont.)

Individual Boating Participation in 2012

Region Boating Participation

Total Population

Individual Boaters1

Participation Rate (%)2

Northeast 14,290,000 19.2 55,761,000 Midwest 19,572,000 26.3 67,316,000 South 26,344,000 35.3 117,257,000 West 13,966,000 18.7 73,579,000 U.S. Total 74,172,000 23.5 313,913,000 1: Individuals who participated in recreational boating in 2012 2: Number of boaters per 100 individuals in 2012.

National Recreational Boating Survey 2012 (cont.)

National Boat Statistics

Boat Type Registered Unregistered Total Powerboat 10,164,000 811,000 10,975,000 Sailboat 317,000 425,000 742,000 PWC 1,267,000 418,000 1,685,000 Canoe 274,000 2,234,000 2,508,000 Kayak 163,000 3,709,000 3,872,000 Other 568,000 1,856,000 2,424,000 Total 12,753,000 9,453,000 22,206,000

National Recreational Boating Survey 2012 (cont.)

National Exposure Hours

Boat Type Number of Boats

Exposure Hours

% Total Hours

Hours / Boating Day

Powerboat 10,147 2,035,000,000 56.8 6.0

Sailboat 735 154,000,000 4.3 7.8

Pontoon 854 220,000,000 6.1 4.1

PWC 1,704 212,000,000 5.9 4.7

Canoe 2,508 362,000,000 10.1 6.3

Kayak 3,916 280,000,000 7.8 4.6

Row/Inflat. 1,747 322,000,000 9.0 6.8

All 21,611 3,584,000,000 56.8 5.7

National Recreational Boating Survey CG-BSX-21(cont.)

2012 Deaths and Casualties per 100 Million Exposure Hours

State

Exposure Hours

(Millions)

Deaths / 100 Million Exposure

Hours

Casualties / 100 Million Exposure

Hours U.S. Total 3,584 18 101

Indiana 66 3 38

New Jersey 103 7 85

Michigan 213 8 38

Pennsylvania 116 9 48

Missouri 132 9 82

To Our Awesome Boating Safety Partners, Have A

Successful Summit and A Great 2014 Boating

Season