My 23-year journey at Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) and my 35- year career in tourism/travel and recreational boating public relations will draw to a close on Sept. 30, 2025, as I head into retirement.

I am grateful for the friendship given to me, our professional experience together, and possibly the thousand acts of kindness and camaraderie that all contributed to my wonderful PR career. I have felt valued, made in impact, and most importantly, had fun.

But as they say, one chapter ends, a new one begins. My wife, April, and I are headed to Saratoga Springs, NY, where I will continue my volunteer work on Hudson River boating issues. I also plan to explore Adirondack lakes and ponds on a small sailboat and maybe cruise the Erie Canal (now celebrating its incredible bicentennial). Yep, I’ll still be “messing about in boats.”

After 9/30/25 I can be reached at dscroft3@gmail.com.

BTW, if you know of someone interested in working in public relations for BoatUS, please feel free to share my employer’s job listing here: https://geico.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Communications-Specialist-II_R0058499.

Thanks-

Scott Croft
VP Public Relations
Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS)