ABYC Members Can Now Attend NASBLA Boat Operations and Training Classes

Under a new partnership between the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) and the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA), ABYC members may attend classes in NASBLA’s Boat Operations and Training (BOAT) Program, previously only available to maritime law enforcement officials and related personnel.

“This collaboration with ABYC is a natural fit, and an opportunity to train to a national standard, that is long overdue,” said John Fetterman, NASBLA deputy executive director. The sold out “Boating Accident Investigation and Analysis” course will be held September 10 to 14 in Annapolis, Maryland. In this class, students will develop skills needed to conduct a thorough and comprehensive recreational boating accident investigation. A waiting list is available.

The “GPS Forensics” course will be held November 15 also in Annapolis. Students will learn about the wide variety of GPS devices that are on the market and the types of data the devices hold. They will gain foundational knowledge and skills for recovering evidence from GPS devices and preparing for courtroom presentation.

Learn more and register at www.abycinc.org or call 410/990-4460.