2022 American National Standards for Basic Boating Knowledge Webinars 1 & 2
NASBLA is pleased to announce the publication of the following American National Standards (effective June 1, 2022):
ANSI/NASBLA 100-2022: Basic Boating Knowledge – Core
ANSI/NASBLA 101-2022: Basic Boating Knowledge – Plus Human-Propelled
ANSI/NASBLA 102-2022: Basic Boating Knowledge – Plus Sailing
ANSI/NASBLA 103-2022: Basic Boating Knowledge – Plus Power
ANSI/NASBLA 103.1-2022: Supplement - Basic Boating Knowledge – Plus Water-Jet Propelled
These standards implement the “Core-Plus” format, ensuring each discipline (Human-Propelled, Sail, and Power) utilize uniform Core content. All available documents are posted for FREE download at: https://www.nasbla.org/education/national-ed-standards.
To assist in understanding and using the updated standards, NASBLA hosted two free national webinars:
April 19 – National Webinar #1 – All standards were introduced. The webinar focuses on the Core and Plus Power Standards, including the Water-Jet Propelled Supplement, and it introduces the DRAFT Core Plus Power Technical Report. In addition, information is presented on future use of the Core and Plus Power Standard for NASBLA course approval.
April 28 – National Webinar #2 - All standards were introduced. This webinar focuses on the Human-Propelled, and Sailing standards, including the Draft Core Plus Human-Propelled Technical Report, and the Draft Core Plus Sailing Technical Report.
Questions? Contact Pamela Dillon at pam@nasbla.org
Pam Dillon
Staff Director
Paddlesports Trade Coalition
Pam is a Certified Association Executive currently serving as Paddlesports Trade Coalition staff under a service agreement with NASBLA. Pamela Dillon previously staffed the National Boating Education Standards Panel and the Education Committee. She co-authored the Third Edition of “The Guide for Multiple Use Waterway Management.” With her husband, Virgil Chambers, she is Program Co-Manager of the Inland Boat Operation and Marine Patrol Fundamentals Train-the-Trainer course and Methods of Instructor course under NASBLA’s Boat Operation and Training (BOAT) program.
Previously, Dillon served as boating law administrator for the state of Ohio, retiring in 2011 as chief of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Watercraft. Dillon served as executive director of the American Canoe Association from 2002-2007. In addition, Dillon served two terms as an appointed member of the National Boating Safety Advisory Council is a recipient of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Distinguished Public Service Award.
Mark Chanski
Education Director, NASBLA
NASBLA
Mark Chanski is the Education Director for the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA). With over a decade of experience in boating education and safety, Mark has been instrumental in advancing NASBLA's educational initiatives and promoting safe boating practices nationwide.
In his role, Mark oversees NASBLA’s course review and approval process, which impacts nearly 500,000 students annually. He also serves as the lead staff member for state and national boater education programs, supporting the NASBLA Education & Outreach Committee and the National Boating Education Standards Panel.
Before joining NASBLA, Mark spent more than 12 years with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection's Boating Division, where he spearheaded innovative programs such as the BOATS initiative and the life jacket rebate program.
Mark holds credentials and certifications from the U.S. Coast Guard, American Canoe Association, National Safe Boating Council, and US Sailing. His contributions to boating education have been recognized with numerous awards, underscoring his dedication to enhancing boating safety and education nationwide.
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