National Safe Boating Week Kicks Off May 17

As boating season returns to harbors, lakes, and marinas across the country, the National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) is once again launching its annual Safe Boating Campaign. Anchored by National Safe Boating Week, running May 17–23, 2025, the campaign is a global initiative aimed at raising awareness of responsible boating practices, with a special emphasis on the lifesaving habit of wearing a life jacket. This year, PredictWind founder and veteran sailor Jon Bilger joins the conversation to share insight on how boaters can make the most of National Safe Boating Week—not just now, but every week of the year. Founded in 1958, the NSBC has long served as a leading voice in promoting recreational boating safety. Through education, outreach, and professional training programs, the organization works to develop a culture of safe, responsible, and secure boating. The Safe Boating Campaign, supported by the U.S. Coast Guard and funded through the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, is one of the NSBC’s largest outreach efforts and remains a cornerstone of their year-round work. At the heart of this international campaign is a simple, clear message: always wear a life jacket. Whether you’re heading out for a day of fishing, paddling, or cruising...