BoatUS Government Affairs
 
Where We're Heard
BoatUS staff has taken leadership positions in a wide range of organizations, associations and councils to ensure that BoatU.S. members – as well as the boating public – are fully represented on public policy issues.

Some of the major organizations with which BoatU.S. is involved are listed below:


  • American Boat & Yacht Council, Past Chair

  • American League of Anglers & Boaters, Past President, Board of Directors

  • Association for Rescue at Sea, Board of Directors

  • Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Association, Charter Member, Board of Directors

  • Boating Writers International, Past President

  • International Association of Marine Investigators, Past President

  • National Association of State Boating Law Administrators

  • National Fire Protection Association, 302 Committee, Secretary

  • National Safe Boating Council, Chair

  • National Sea Scouting Committee

  • National Women's Sailing Association, Board of Directors

  • NOAA Hydrographic Services Review Panel, Federal Appointee

  • Recreational Boaters of California, Board of Directors

  • Society of National Association Publications, Board of Directors

  • Sportfishing and Boating Partnership Council, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Chair

  • The Recreational Roundtable, Emeritus

  • U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Board Member

  • U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Advisoroy Council, Member

  • U.S. Coast Guard Task Force on Global Maritime Distress and Safety System, Chair, Recreational Vessel Group
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