Registration Open for 2025 ABYC Standards Week

The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing safety standards for the design, construction, maintenance and repair of boats, has opened registration for its annual Standards Week, Jan. 5 to 9, 2025, at the Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk in San Antonio, Texas. Registration for all events is free. 

Standards Week will feature daily meetings of Project Technical Committees (PTCs) to review and update critical safety standards as part of the development of Supplement 65 of the Standards and Technical Information Reports for Small Craft, set for publication in July 2025. 

This year’s PTC meetings include: 

• Firefighting and Detection 

• Electrical 

• Hull Piping 

• Hull Performance 

• Electrical Components 

• Control Systems 

 ABYC standards cover all major boat systems, and their development and annual review provide documents that significantly reduce boating accidents. 

 All stakeholders are invited to participate and contribute to the revision or development of these essential standards that impact boat safety and performance. 

 “Participants at Standards Week are the experts doing the behind-the-scenes work to keep boats safe, reliable, and enjoyable,” said Brian Goodwin, ABYC technical director. “Last year, we welcomed many new faces, and it’s encouraging to see diverse perspectives contributing to this consensus-based process.” 

In addition to the technical discussions, Standards Week offers several networking opportunities for industry professionals. Key events include ABYC’s Annual Meeting the evening of Jan. 6, where attendees can hear the latest updates on ABYC’s initiatives while enjoying hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. Another highlight is the Standards Week Kick-Off Mixer, providing a chance for attendees to connect in a relaxed setting. 

Sponsorship opportunities are also available for companies looking to support the event. 

Learn more about Standards Week at www.abycstandardsweek.com.