WSAN Press Release

CrewAdmin · January 3, 2011

Resently the WSAN (Water Sports Alert Network) was formed, in the future Press Releases from them will be posted here. Please see latest Press Release below.

The Water Sports Alert Network (WSAN) is your ALERT system to let you know what is going on in your area and in other parts of the world that could affect you. This network comes to you courtesy of the Water Sports Industry Association (WSIA).

WSIA FORMS WATER SPORTS ALERT NETWORK

ENDORSED BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE BOATING LAW ADMINISTRATORS

ORLANDO, FL (DECEMBER 22, 2010) - The Water Sports Industry Association (WSIA) is pleased to announce the formation of the Water Sports Alert Network (WSAN), a groundbreaking educational video series designed to assist law enforcement officers.

The WSAN will consist of quarterly videos produced by WSIA and its partner, the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA). Geared toward the nation’s boating law enforcement officers, these videos will serve as a tutorial on the various towed water sports that are being performed on America’s waterways. Through the new network, boating officers will be able to view short videos that explain the safe operation of lawful towed water sports. The first video series features Capt. Richard Moore of the Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission as the on-camera host. Each instructional video will cover a variety of water sports disciplines. The free videos are endorsed and distributed by NASBLA as well as the WSIA. Look for these regular installments on http://www.NASBLA.org as well as http://www.WSIA.net.

NASBLA Executive Director John Johnson said, "We jumped at the opportunity to partner with the WSIA. We are all about outreach programs than can help educate our officers in the field. We all live in a time when we are asked to do more with less - the WSAN will help all patrol officers to better understand the activity they are observing and whether a stop is necessary. This is a win/win for everyone."

The WSAN will debut with its first installment of the video series due to be released in early spring.

The Water Sports Industry Association (WSIA) is the collective voice of the towed water sports industry. Founded in 1981, the WSIA has become the advocate of all water sports manufacturers and the activities they represent. WSIA's mission is to educate, promote and to preserve water sports activities on American waterways. Membership dollars support WSIA efforts to be a successful advocate for all. For more information, please contact Larry Meddock, WSIA Executive Director, at 407-251-9039 or via e-mail to info@wsia.net.

The National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) is a national nonprofit organization that works to develop public policy for recreational boating safety. NASBLA represents the recreational boating authorities of all 50 states and the U.S. territories and offers a variety of resources, including training, model acts, educational standards and publications. Through a national network of thousands of professional educators, law enforcement officers and volunteers, the organization affects the lives of over 83 million American boaters. To learn more about how NASBLA continues to make the waterways safe, secure and enjoyable, visit http://www.nasbla.org.