ENHANCING POLICYHOLDER SAFETY

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About SaferBoater

Known Fact

Trained boat owners lead to fewer claims and promote boating safety. On-The-Water Training develops skills that prevent accidents.

Meet SaferBoater

SaferBoater is a leading boating safety company with a team of experts dedicated to equipping every boat owner with essential skills for safe navigation.

These efforts prioritize safety, fostering a culture of competence and responsibility. We're redefining what's possible in boating safety and education and elevating industry excellence.

"Turn All New Boaters into Confident & Competent Safer Boaters"

We are a:

  • Developers of the SaferBoater Certification System
  • A Certified NSBC School
  • A Certified US Sailing School
  • A Certified US Powerboating School

 

We are:

  • USCG Licensed Captains
  • Certified Instructors
  • Insured
  • Experienced

We can issue Domestic & International Certifications

    • Sailing International Proficiency Certificate

 

    • Motor Yacht International Proficiency Certificate

 

 

NSBC (National Safe Boater Council) | DNR (Department of Natural Resources) | USCG (U.S. Coast Guard) | IPC's ( International Proficiency Certifications ) are valid in over 30 countries and recognized by the EU for chartering boats in their waters. 

Pioneers with Boating Expertise:

Licensed SaferBoater Captains

Each SaferBoater captain is required to have a minimum of 10+ years of experience and must maintain both a USCG Master's License and Instructor/Trainer Certifications.

Regional Management

Each region is overseen by a managing instructor trainer, who screens potential instructor candidates, establishes relationships with dealers, customers, and manufacturers in their area, and upholds our rigorous training standards.

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Defining the Problem

The Industry-Accepted Training Methods are Ineffective

  • Dealerships conduct bells and whistle training with clients
  • Dealerships increase their liability for lack of safety training
  • Unregulated/unstructured courses have limited value
  • Inconsistently delivered training opens liability

Customers and Dealers Both Win!

Customers can now receive standardized approved on-water training nationwide, ranging from4 to 44 hours, to gain safety-focused skills, knowledge, and confidence at an affordable price. Financing options are also available at closing.

Dealers receive liability protection, reduced exposure, and certified training program with USCG certified and insured instructors at no cost. Plus, happier customers.

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The Realities of Boating in 2024

75%

of boating accidents involve an operator with no training. Don't let your customers become a statistic!

42%

of new boat buyers get out of boating within 5 years if they have had a negative experience

The Average New Boat Owner Today Lacks Basic

Skills
Knowledge
Confidence

Our Programs will help you Focus on

Decrease

Decreased Claims

Liablility

Limiting Dealership Liability

Retention

Increased Customer Retention

Proven Results:

"Carefree Boat Club of Illinois and Wisconsin have had serious claims with their insurance companies in 2020, 2021, and 2022… including a boat sinking and significant damage to their boats from members crashing and other issues.

I started training their new members and refreshing their returning members in April of 2023. They had zero (0) claims in 2023. That is for 30+ boats and hundreds of members. Why? I do NSBC mods 1-3 with the members and their families. Mod 4 and nighttime operations happen after a few reservations."

Capt. Jon Meyer, Regional Manager

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PROTECT YOUR CLIENTS : PROTECT YOURSELF

  • Reduce your liability and protect your policy owners through on-the-water training.
  • Ensure clients become confident, safer, life-long policy holders loyal to you.

  • Trained clients lead to lower claims, greater financial stability and a higher insurance rating.
  • You will stand apart when you support a standardized hands-on boater training program.
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Building a safer Boating community together

Management

Nationwide Program
Strict Standards
Regional Management

Dealers

Incentive Program
Reduce Liability
Increase Retention

Customers

Skills
Knowledge
Confidence
Greater Value

Insurance Companies

Standardize Training
Loss Reduction
Customer Retention
Reduce Liability

Industry Partners

Safer Boater Community
Lifetime Boaters
Greater Participation

Instructors

Certified
Qualified
Licensed
Insured

Manufacturers

Incentive Program
Community Reinvestment
Increased Retention

A Win-Win for Insurers and Policyholders

Empowering Boaters Nationwide:

Policy Holder Facts

  • New boaters who get into an accident their first year almost always sell.
  • 3/4 of boating accidents involve boaters who have had no training.
  • Trained boaters use their boats more and get better value from owning them.
  • Untrained boaters lack confidence and use their boats less frequently.

A Winning Partnership

SaferBoater's narrative highlights collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to safety. Strategic alliances with industry partners are shaping the future of boating education to ensure safer waters for all enthusiasts.

  • Partner with us to maximize profits:
    - Earn 10% rebate on class enrollment
    - Trained boaters raise awareness and refer friends
    - Policyholders enjoy extended policies

Next Steps

Lack of standardized skills development and testing programs for boating increases risks. Supporting accessible boating lessons aligns with safety, risk management, and customer-centricity. Let's work towards a safer boating environment for all.

Our Programs

Dealer and Manufacturer Gift Voucher Program

A dealer or manufacturer can purchase single or bulk MyNewBoat gift vouchers for any customer buying a new boat.

Each voucher entitles their customer to our MyNewBoat Skill & Safety Training course on their new boat with a Certified SaferBoater Instructor.

The benefits of this program include:

  • Significant savings are available for bulk purchases of vouchers. Voucher costs can be split among manufacturers, dealers, and customers, with exclusive website access for voucher management. Customers can easily access certifications.

  • A simple scheduling system enables dealers and customers to book training sessions for up to four people. Customers can also schedule follow-up training with their Certified SaferBoater Captain.

Customer Purchase Program

We offer a Customer Purchase Program for new boat owners that includes three training packages and Exclusive Financing Options. All training is on the water and administered by our Certified SaferBoater Captains, with certification for some courses. Vouchers are provided under this program.

Customer Boater Training Voucher

Customer Certification Training Voucher

Customer MotorYacht IPC Certification Voucher