Our Mission

The National Water Safety Congress is committed to continuing their leadership role in advancing the promotion of education for the safety of recreational water activities throughout the United States, and internationally, by addressing water related recreational accidents and drownings throughout the nation.

The National Water Safety Congress (NWSC), working in conjunction with the United States Coast Guard will support the mission, goals, and objectives of the National Recreational Boating Safety Strategic Plan. We will thereby assist in providing and ensuring the public a safe, secure, and enjoyable recreational boating, and water safety educational experience, which will in turn minimize loss of life, injury, and property damage while protecting the environment and cooperating with national security efforts. The National Water Safety Congress has officially signed on to support the Strategic Plan and the NWSC does act as an implementing partner of the Strategic Plan.

Featured Programs

International Boating & Water Safety Summit

The 2011 Summit will be held in Savannah, Ga. See all of the details here.

Spirit of America

Youth, family, and community hands-on boating and water safety education programs.

Click here to view a promotional video for Spirit of America.

Cold Water Boot Camp

Click here to request a DVD!! We are currently out of DVDs but may be ordering more soon. Place your request and we will attempt to fill it as soon as possible.

Check out or download the videos on the DVD online in our Resource Section.

Important Announcements and Dates to Remember

The 2010 Grass Roots Grants winners have been chosen! Check out the list of great organizations that are receiving these grants.

Details on the 2011 International Boating and Water Safety Summit are now available!

Call for Presentations at the 2011 International Boating & Water Safety Summit. Find out about being a presenter.

Check out our calendar of events!

The May Journal has Arrived!