Happy Thursday, Huntington’s people! Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening locally today. First of all, the weather forecast for the day: A little sun, then clouds. High: 38 low: 31. Here are the top 3 stories from today in Huntington: How close are Huntington area hospitals to …
Read More »Wildwood to Host the Fishing & Boating Expo This Weekend | Arts and Entertainment News
RYAN LOUGHLIN Here’s something that should float your boat: The Fishing & Boating exhibit will return to the Oceanfront Arena at the Wildwoods Convention Center on Saturday and Sunday, January 8 and 9. This year’s event has grown to over 35,000 square feet of indoor exhibit space with displays showcasing …
Read More »Improvements to Cave and Comins lakes continue | Outside
NDOW RENO – The Nevada Department of Wildlife, along with Ely’s volunteers, spent much of 2021 improving lake access and boating at Comins Lake. Upgrades include a concrete boat launch and sled dock; shade structures, picnic tables and bins; a newly leveled gravel road and parking for cars, trucks and …
Read More »Jerry Desmond obituary (23/5/1958 – 24/12 // 2021) – Pawcatuck, CT
Pawcatuck – Jerry M. Desmond of Pawcatuck, 63, beloved husband of Jacquelyn (Gauvin) Desmond, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Friday, December 24, 2021 at Westerly Hospital. A battle he faced with his exuberant and contagious optimism and his spirit of initiative that he gave everything in …
Read More »Coast Guard Honors Van Burnen Sheriff’s Maritime Patrol | News
PAW PAW – The Van Buren Sheriff’s Department was recognized this month for its maritime patrol, which was honored for helping keep boaters safe during the hectic summer boating season of 2021. In July, the Sheriff’s Department Marine Unit joined the US Coast Guard’s Operation Dry Water boating safety campaign …
Read More »Obituary of David Bromm (1956 – 2021) – Roanoke, Virginia
David Hildreth Bromm November 12, 1956 – December 16, 2021 David H. Bromm, 65, died unexpectedly on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at his home in Roanoke, Virginia. He was the son of Frederick Thornton Bromm and Anne Cassell Bromm. David was born and raised in Roanoke and attended public schools. …
Read More »Rockland’s nautical youth group receives early holiday giveaway from the Big Apple – Knox County Village
A Rockland-based organization that teaches maritime skills to young people got a new boat thanks to Manhattan boat builders. The gift boat, a Whitehall Gig, is a model of the traditional 19th-century four-row boat used to transport ship captains from their moorings to shore, according to an account in a …
Read More »Herbicides considered to control invasive aquatic plants in Tahoe Keys
Desperate to control aquatic invasive species in a busy Lake Tahoe waterway, two regulators are considering allowing the use of aquatic herbicides in the Tahoe Basin, a treatment method that was heretofore banned. The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Board of Directors and the Lahontan Region Water Quality Control Board will …
Read More »December 21 Community News | Local news
The light at the refuge will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today through Thursday at 1380 Lower Field Road, Ayden. The event includes a live nativity scene and other exhibits to highlight the biblical Christmas message. There is no admission fee, but donations are accepted. Visit ncrefuge.org or …
Read More »Northern New Hampshire Forest Receives $ 500,000 Preservation Grant
Forest in northern New Hampshire receives $ 500,000 preservation grant. The New Hampshire Forest Protection Society works to permanently protect the 2,717 acres of the Shelburne Valley Forest. It stretches from the shore of the Androscoggin River to the ridge line of the Mahousuc Range. The company and the Conservation …
Read More »Obituary of Jerome (Jerry) Anthony Solano
Jérôme (Jerry) Anthony Solano Jerome (Jerry) Anthony Solano, 74, passed away on December 9, 2021, surrounded by his beloved wife and children. He was born in Ault, Colorado, to Fred and Lillian Solano and raised by his grandmother, Mollie Trujillo. At the age of 10, he was welcomed into the …
Read More »Eden Welcomes Marine Rescue NSW’s First Rescue Vessel To Boost Boating Safety | Bega District News
news, latest news, An NSW marine rescue boat is due to operate out of Eden for the first time after the state government announced an expansion of the emergency service. Marine Rescue Eden took delivery of the vessel on Thursday, December 16, in an effort to protect boaters at the …
Read More »BoatUS offers a free online boating safety course
The non-profit BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water can help boat builders, dealers and marinas operators improve the customer experience and make boating safer for everyone. A leader in boating safety for over 40 years, the Foundation offers a free online boating safety education course at BoatUS.org/Free. Thirty-five …
Read More »You will find fishing and hunting opportunities in the Oswego County Guide
Oswego County fishing and hunting opportunities are outlined in the recently released Oswego County Fishing and Hunting Guide 2021-2022, which has been published both online and in print. The 67-page guide includes a detailed overview of the fishing opportunities in eastern Lake Ontario, Lake Oneida, the Oswego and Salmon rivers …
Read More »Boating in Antupokhari after two years
Boating in Antupokhari after two years A tea garden dotted with attractive cottages at Shree Anti Hill in the Ilam District. (Photo: Gajendra Basnet) MANGALBARE: The boating service has resumed its activities at Lake Sriantu in the municipality of Suryodaya. Boating had been suspended for two years due to the …
Read More »boot Dusseldorf is getting ready for the 2022 trade fair
Zur boot 2017 werden sich mehr als 1.800 Aussteller aus 70 Ländern auf 220.000 Quadratmetern präsentieren. Alle 17 Messehallen sind belegt und bieten ein komplettes Abbild des Weltmarktes für den Wassersport. Michelidakis: “Die ausstellenden Unternehmen richten ihre Messebudgets speziell auf Düsseldorf aus, um sich bei uns in voller Pracht präsentieren …
Read More »Moose Lodge Riders donates to Sheriffs Summer Camp
December 7, 2021 at 6:19 pm | Update: 21:36 Got a newsroom tip, a press release, a listing of local events, or digital content to share? Send it here. Support our mission by visiting patreon.com/fl1 and becoming a monthly subscriber. Wayne County Sheriff Barry Virts and Yates County Sheriff Ron …
Read More »Parks Council considers long-term management of watercraft on Lady Bird Lake
Monday December 6, 2021 by Amy Smith Concession operations at Town Lake Metropolitan Park, which includes recreation sites along Lady Bird Lake and Zilker Park, provided approximately $ 750,000 in revenue to the city’s general fund in 2021. In large part, this is due to the increase in Austin’s population …
Read More »Oswego County Fishing Hunting Guide Now Available – Oswego County Today
File photo October 2021: Angler Josh Vancena and guide Nick Zebrowski enjoy a day on the river and the camaraderie of like-minded outdoor enthusiasts. Photo by Michael Johnson for Oswego County today. OSWEGO COUNTY – Oswego County’s world-class fishing and hunting opportunities are featured in the recently released Oswego County …
Read More »Obituary of Christopher Peter Carson – The Petoskey News-Review
Christopher Peter Carson, 84, of Charlevoix, died at his home on November 18, 2021. Chris was born on May 19, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan. He served in the Navy from 1955 to 1959 as an airborne radio operator for the 1116th Air Transport Wing. After the service he met his …
Read More »Take luxury to the next level
Now under construction with occupancy slated for Spring 2023, Grandview’s 58 residences will exemplify new heights in extraordinary luxury, offering beautiful views from dawn to dusk. Construction is well advanced for the bold view of London Bay at Grandview at Bay Beach – Estero Island’s newest 11 story tower, within …
Read More »Nevada game wardens investigate poaching and enforce boating laws
Being a game ranger in Nevada is a lonely job, but Sean Flynn is used to being alone. In the fall and winter, Flynn drives for hours in rural Nevada investigating poaching, with only audiobooks to keep him company. Sometimes he camps alone on weekends near remote hunting grounds to …
Read More »Black Friday sailing deals for cruisers: 11 of the best
There are many Black Friday sailing deals for boaters on the market this year. We have selected some of the most useful products for sailors on the market this year There are a lot of offers on sailing specific clothing and sailing kits on the market this year for Black …
Read More »Crews mark limits of Army Corps of Engineers lakeside areas
CLARKS HILL LAKE, Ga. (WRDW / WAGT) – This fall and winter, workers are marking trees along a 50-mile limit at the Corps Strom Thurmond Project. The trees are marked with a 4 inch painted strip halfway around the trunk. In some areas, the size of the mark is reduced …
Read More »Boating Rendezvous-Sydney: a celebration of boats
As the second edition of the Boating Rendezvous – Sydney came to a successful conclusion on November 14, we were overwhelmed by the enthusiasm of sailing enthusiasts and boaters in Australia. Over 150 visitors attended the three-day event which took place in vibrant Darling Harbor. Boating Rendezvous-Sydney 2021. Pic – …
Read More »Transport Canada bans non-essential boat traffic in flooded areas of British Columbia
UPDATE, 3 p.m. PT – Transport Canada confirmed in a statement to CBC News that as of Friday afternoon, non-essential marine traffic is prohibited in certain flooded areas of British Columbia. A spokesperson said restrictions had been imposed to “keep boaters safe and areas clear for emergency response.” The federal …
Read More »Brahma Sarovar boating plan draws criticism: The Tribune India
Tribune press service Kurukshetra, November 17 The proposal to start boating in Brahma Sarovar by the Kurukshetra Development Board (KDB) was not well received, with Shri Brahmin Evam Tirthodhar Sabha threatening to protest if boating is introduced at the religious site. Promote it as a religious destination We have learned …
Read More »Boatzon Announces Strategic Partnership with Trident Funding for Advanced Marine Financial Services
HALLANDALE BEACH, Florida – (COMMERCIAL THREAD) – Boatzon, the leading 100% online retailer of boats and boats, today announces a partnership with Trident Funding, one of the largest creators of loans for boats, RVs and aircraft. Through this partnership and technological integration, Boatzon customers have access to the best financing …
Read More »The economic contribution of the outdoor recreation industry to GDP declined in 2020
The collapse of travel and public gatherings during the pandemic last year cost the U.S. outdoor recreation industry $ 156 billion. In a more traditional outdoor recreation accounting that measures the economic contributions of people camping, hiking, skiing, fishing, boating, and hunting, the outdoor economy has resisted the pandemic with …
Read More »Troy Colby (December 4, 1962 – October 30, 2021)
Troy Colby, 58, died on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Sweetwater County Memorial Hospital in Rock Springs, Wyoming. He died after a long illness. Mr. Colby was a resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming for thirty years and a former resident of Gretna, Nebraska. He was born December 4, 1962 in …
Read More »Key West-Style Beach House Offers Stunning Gulf Views
PINELLAS BEACHES, FL – Enjoy beach walks, sunsets over Boca Ciega Bay, and unobstructed deep water access to the Gulf of Mexico year-round at this Key West-style beach house. Custom built in 2004 with an elevator and featuring four bedrooms, 5.5 baths, a four car garage, office and media room, …
Read More »Lone survivor of Manukau harbor boating tragedy that left three dead describes terrifying experience
But as they made their way back through the Manukau Bar, their boat’s engine suddenly stopped. “I look back and I see this big wave and we just go with the wave. We manage to ride with the wave. “So I was like, ‘OK, we’re fine – we’re fine.’ And …
Read More »Mount Dora Nautical Center and Marina Launch New Website | New
MONT DORA, Florida, November 3, 2021 / PRNewswire-PRWeb / – Joe lewis, Managing Director of Mount Dora Boating Center and Marina, announced the launch of the company’s new website, mtdoraboats.com, which he says has been designed to help position the company as a premier resource for boating in the center …
Read More »Coast guard and police search for missing boater
Update 6 p.m .: Georgia Department of Natural Resources officials have found the body of a missing boater. The search took place off Wassaw Island, where a boat capsized Monday afternoon. An MNR official told WJCL the boater was Charles Dixon, 73 from Eden. The coroner’s office will perform an …
Read More »Bahamas is back and open for business, deputy premier says: South Florida Caribbean News
Deputy Prime Minister of the Bahamas Cooper (center) with Grand Bahama Partners [FORT LAUDERDALE] – “The Bahamas are back and open for business,” said the Honorable I. Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister, Member of Parliament for Exuma and the Ragged Islands and Minister of Tourism, Investment and Aviation (MOTIA) from …
Read More »There has been an increase in boating, but are rougher waters coming?
By Conor Doherty Clear blue skies, a lovely summer breeze and a cruise on the Severn River have become a weekly and even daily occurrence for many Severna Park residents in recent months. With people stuck inside their homes for days on end due to the ongoing pandemic, new and …
Read More »Boating Rendezvous-Sydney is back –
As Sydney comes to life in October, we are grateful for the opportunity to launch the second edition of Boating Rendezvous-Sydney in Australia. It is scheduled to take place November 12-14 at Cockle Bay Marina, Darling Harbor, a private boating festival for sea lovers and avid boaters. Boating Rendezvous-Sydney is …
Read More »Called back by the tide
I had only sailed twice before coming to Provincetown. I’ve always enjoyed paddling – I rowed in Central Park as a kid and over time became a seasoned canoeist – but never learned to swim well. For me, being on any boat was my constant awareness of the cold threat …
Read More »Watch: Boater rescue dog found swimming a mile off the coast of Florida
October 26 (UPI) – A group of boaters traveling about a mile off the coast of Florida ended up rescuing a lost dog they saw swimming aimlessly in the ocean. Bryn Crowell said she and her friends were on Jakob Dutiot’s boat on Sunday when they spotted something in the …
Read More »How much does a boat engine cost?
When talking about the cost of installing a boat, one of the things that makes up the bulk of that cost would be the boat’s engine. But how much does a boat engine cost exactly? The prices vary enormously depending on many factors that it becomes difficult to establish a …
Read More »Trent-Severn Waterway traffic up 11% year over year
The Trent-Severn Waterway has seen 118,772 ships pass through its 386-kilometer canal this season – an 11% increase from the shortened navigation season of 2020, according to Parks Canada. The Trent-Severn Waterway, which connects Trenton on Lake Ontario to Port Severn on Georgian Bay, welcomed a total of 106,357 vessels …
Read More »Ryan O’Neal and Francis Ford Coppola’s sons went boating together – one survived
Many moviegoers around the world enjoyed watching the 1986 film “Gardens of Stone”, but very few were aware of the tragedy that surrounded the production of the film. During a short break during the filming of the movie “Gardens of Stone”, Ryan O’Neal and Francis Ford Coppola’s sons Griffin and …
Read More »Pelahatchie Bay to reopen to boaters after no sign of invasive plant
RANKIN COUNTY, Mississippi (WJTV) – After a full year without any evidence of invasive Giant Salvinia vegetation, the Pearl River Valley Water Supply District (PRVWSD) board of directors on Thursday approved a plan to reopen all areas of Pelahatchie Bay for boating and fishing on December 1, 2021. PRVWSD workers …
Read More »Manukau boating tragedy: police release names of three dead
Emergency services at the scene of a nautical tragedy in Manukau on Sunday where three people died. Photo / Hayden Woodward Police released the names of the three people who died after a shipping incident in Manukau port. They were Niveth Boutsady, 70, Mongkhon Wongmongkhon, 61, and Udom Roopsom, 54. …
Read More »Mystery as couple goes missing as they cruise Australia’s longest river
Mystery as couple go missing as they sail Australia’s longest river – as revealed to have sent one last message before they disappeared A desperate search is underway for a man and woman who got lost in a boat The couple set off on Murray River at noon on Saturday …
Read More »Manukau harbor boating tragedy ‘worst in years’, boaters urged to prepare as activity spikes after lockdown
New ZealandUpdate Oct 16, 2021 10:07 PM4 minutes to read Three people died in a boating tragedy in Manukau harbor yesterday afternoon. Photo / Hayden Woodward An accident at Auckland’s Manukau port, which left three people dead after a boat capsized, is the worst tragedy on this body of water …
Read More »Girl drowns after life jacket traps her in capsized boat
It was the rare occasion that a life jacket wasn’t going to save your life, according to an investigation. A British teenager drowned in a horrific boating incident, in which her automatic life jacket prevented her from escaping from a capsized pleasure boat. The abnormal incident happened on May 25, …
Read More »Crash kills woman, boating incident kills, bear hit by SUV
Here is a summary of recent incidents at Ventura County agencies: A pedestrian hit, killed in an accident MOORPARK – A vehicle-to-pedestrian crash killed a 22-year-old Moorpark woman on Tuesday night, according to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office. The accident was reported at around 9:13 p.m. in the 700 block …
Read More »Free virtual boating seminar offered to the nautical public
America’s Boating Club Press Release: 12 October 2021 AMERICAS BOATING CLUB of GREAT SOUTH BAY POWER SQUADRON is proud to offer the public the virtual nautical seminar – “Introduction to Navigation Seminar”, on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Learn hands-on techniques for planning, navigating, and …
Read More »Carefree Boat Club of Central Florida Celebrates Fourth Location
Marina de Tavares – Nautical Club New location of the nautical club at Tavares Marina TAVARES, Florida, United States, October 11, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ – Carefree Boat Club of Central Florida, a company dedicated to creating the opportunity to ‘sail without owning’, has announced the opening of its fourth location in …
Read More »Here’s how to get the most out of visiting beautiful Lake Mead
Boating, camping, hiking, and even horseback riding are all ways for visitors to appreciate the beautiful scenery of this lake. Lake Mead is a massive and beautiful reservoir formed by the engineering marvel – the Hoover Dam on the Colorado River. The lake is just 24 miles east of the …
Read More »A flotilla of drunken boaters
Kootenai County Navy MPs cracked down on intoxicated boaters and their efforts garnered nationwide praise. Each weekend of July 4, the National Association of Safe Boating Law Administrators launches “Operation Dry Water” – a three-day enforcement against boaters operating under the influence. This year, Kootenai County and 7,500 law enforcement …
Read More »Ivan Cross receives 2021 NMRA Old Pro Award
Ivan Cross of The Merifield Company is the 2021 recipient of the National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) Old Pro Award. The presentation to Cross was made by NMRA President Scott Kolodny at the NMRA Annual Membership Meeting at IBEX last week. The NMRA Old Pro Award annually recognizes a member …
Read More »Boaters sue developers in Dana Point Harbor and Orange County – Orange County Register
Save Our Slips chef George Hughes at Dana Point on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, kicked off the SOS protest due to the expected increase in slip rate at Dana Point harbor. Hughs joined others in protest as guests arrived for the 2021 State of the City event at the Ocean …
Read More »Deadline for security awards is approaching
The Sea Tow Foundation Boating Safety Advisory Board will be accepting nominations for its National Boating Industry Safety Awards until midnight October 8. Now in their third year, the awards include 10 categories that recognize safety programs and campaigns in the for-profit segment of the marine industry. “We appreciate all …
Read More »Focus on life jackets for a week of safe boating
As the weather warms and boats come out of their winter hibernation, the Department of Transportation emphasizes the importance of wearing a life jacket while on the water, as part of National Safe Boating Week . A recent survey showed that usage has increased over the past two years, from …
Read More »Boats Group acquires Boot24, the leading German maritime classifieds market
“The acquisition of Boot24, a staple in the German boat market, represents an important milestone for our steadily growing presence in Germany, a country that plays an extremely important role in the boating industry and through Europe” noted Sam fulton, CEO, Boats Group. “Boot24 is a company with a long …
Read More »Proud boy accused of siege on Capitol Hill arrested after boat crash
REDINGTON SHORES, FL – A seminole who was indicted for participating in the Jan.6 siege on the United States Capitol has been charged with boating under the influence after crashing a high-speed boat on an island in the Intracoastal Waterway. According to the Pinellas Park Sheriff’s Office, Paul Rae, 38, …
Read More »Crystal Lake Club event features shooting, boater safety and duck calls
GULFPORT, Ill. – Siblings Natalie Blindt and Rodney and Lonnie Brent got to watch their parents’ legacy play out in full swing on Saturday as kids and volunteers descended on the hidden gem of Gulfport, Ill. Beyond vacant buildings that once housed closed nightclubs and on a normally closed road, …
Read More »Wilmington Boat Show Highlights High Demand for Boats and Marine Products
WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Wilmington Boat Show attendees don’t have to look too hard for proof that the boating lifestyle has become extremely popular during the pandemic, particularly in southeastern North Carolina. More and more experienced boaters and first-time buyers are entering the market. “With our presence in Hampstead – …
Read More »Locals Respond to Return of Charleston Sternwheel Regatta
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – On the last night of Live on the Levee another celebration began, with Mayor Amy Goodwin announcing the return of the Charleston Sternwheel Regatta. After a 12-year hiatus, the nautical event will return in 2022. Those who have attended a regatta in Charleston say they have …
Read More »Launch of National Safe Boating Week 2021
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is pleased to partner with the Australian New Zealand Safe Education Boating Group (ANZSBEG) on this important initiative. National Safe Boating Week takes place from 2sd to 8e October and is an opportunity for governments, industry leaders, and casual and professional sailors to highlight …
Read More »Navigation ramp discussion continues with Washakie County Commissioners
WORLD – Recently, Washakie County Commissioners met on September 21 with organizations regarding Washakie County boat access for the Bighorn River Blueway Trail proposal. Organizations represented would include the Bureau of Land Management. This would include the new land that the Commissioners recently discovered they owned on Tiedown Road / …
Read More »House panel examines the Governor’s 85 boat trips | New
The House Committee on Judicial and Government Operations on Wednesday asked Department of Public Safety’s Deputy Chief of Police for Boating Safety Kelvin Aldan regarding Governor Ralph DLG Torres’ 85 boat trips using DPS ships – some of which have been funded by federal grants. Aldan, who has worked for …
Read More »Sea Tow Foundation receives CG grants
The Sea Tow Foundation said in a statement that it has received two new Coast Guard grants for 2021-2022 and will maintain a multi-year grant. The grants, totaling $ 435,000, are administered by the Coast Guard through the Sport Fish Restoration and Recreational Boating Trust Fund and will be used …
Read More »“A Great Boating Weekend”: Family Business Hunts Marine Celebrates 75 Years | County Chief of St George and Sutherland
+5 Hunts Marine has had its busiest year and it just so happens to be the year it celebrates its 75th birthday. The family business was started by engineer and big-game fishing enthusiast Edwin Hunt in Blakehurst in 1946. His son Peter joined in 1951 and his son Jonathan in …
Read More »Attendance at the Newport International Boat Show 2021 up 10%
Newport Exhibition Group, owners and producers of the Newport International Boat Show, that even with travel restrictions and supply chain disruptions still affecting exhibitors, 50th anniversary attendance has increased. The four-day event, held along the waterfront of downtown Newport, Rhode Island, opened on Thursday, September 16 and continued through Sunday, …
Read More »Boating Safety Course Begins October 7 at Libertyville High School
America’s Boating Course is a boating safety course designed for boaters using all types of watercraft. This is a NASBLA approved course that meets state certification requirements. Material covered includes vessel terminology, required vessel equipment, vessel rules and regulations, vessel handling, navigation rules, navigation aids, emergency conditions, maritime communications, water …
Read More »Boating, camping, fishing – it’s all in this fund
Grants between $ 3,500 and $ 200,000 are now open for applications for new or improved boat launching ramps, fishing platforms, fish cleaning stations, camping facilities, boulders sanitary facilities and sea rescue facilities. Primary Industries and Regional Development Minister David Basham said the recreational fishing and camping facilities program is …
Read More »From boaters to kayakers, water lovers join the 44km Red River Paddle Challenge
Over 100 paddlers of all kinds took to the water in Winnipeg on Saturday morning to compete in the Red River Paddle Challenge. Race day organizer Darwin Wiebe says about 140 people from Manitoba, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario took to the water to complete the 44-kilometer race, in all kinds …
Read More »Message from Rodney Barreto, President of the FWC – National Game and Fish Day 2021
Advertising As we celebrate National Hunt and Fish Day on September 25, I encourage you to take advantage of the many outdoor recreation opportunities our state has to offer. Florida enjoys public access to a wide range of hunting, fishing, boating, and wildlife viewing activities. We’re the boating and fishing …
Read More »Tips for safe sailing in cold water
Fall and winter provide some of the best fishing and hunting opportunities, especially for waterfowl. The problem is, falling overboard could end your life. A simple fall overboard is the # 1 boating accident that kills boaters the most, especially in cold water. While some of these accidents involved other …
Read More »Harmony at last? – Coast Guard takes action to pass state title laws | Cozen O’Connor
On September 22, 2021, the US Coast Guard issued a Notice of Proposed Regulatory Proposal (NPRM), which would implement various changes relating to the certification of state title systems for undocumented vessels. The NPRM aims to align states’ titling systems with the Uniform Act on Certificates of Title for Ships …
Read More »Simmonds’ bill to fight alcohol consumption and boating
Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds is drafting legislation to promote legislation that prohibits people from operating pleasure craft while intoxicated. His announcement today comes after the publication yesterday of a coroner’s report into the death of Southland man Shane David Gibbon. Mr Gibbons was a passenger on a boat driven by …
Read More »Boaters are reminded to take end-of-season precautions against invasive species
The summer boating season is drawing to a close. As boaters decide it’s time to bring their boats ashore and store them for the winter, there is much more to consider than where you will be wintering your watercraft. Hundreds of invasive species have infiltrated Ontario’s lakes, rivers and forests, …
Read More »Game-Changing Departures-Focused Boating App –
Marine technology company savvy navvy has released an innovative new departure planning feature, one of the first to hit the market, which gives boaters the best time to depart based on route, wind and tide conditions . The latest feature from UK-based savvy navvy, means its 190,000 global users of …
Read More »PENNSYLVANIA FISH AND BOAT COMMISSION RECRUIT A NEW CATEGORY OF WATERWAY CONSERVATION OFFICER TRAINEES
HARRISBURG, Pa. (September 22) – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is recruiting the 25th class of Waterway Conservation Officer (OMD) interns at its HR Stackhouse School of Fisheries Conservation and Boat Safety. Upon successful completion of the training, this class of trainees will become seasonal MDGs with the …
Read More »Kate Middleton is biking, climbing and boating on her best day
Being royal is not always easy. Yes, you get the palace, the clothing, and the crown, but that also comes with a lot of public scrutiny, questionable family history, and a huge lack of privacy. Thanks to the drama that has involved the Royal Family over the past few years, …
Read More »Recreational Boat Market by Boat Type, Size, Engine
Dublin, September 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – The “pleasure craft market by type of boat (sailboats, personal watercraft, tires), size ( 50 feet), engine placement (outboard, inboard), engine (ICE, Electric), Material (Aluminum, Fiberglass), Activity Type, Power Source & Region – Global Forecast to 2027 “report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com …
Read More »The transition from summer to fall fishing begins slowly | Fishing & Boating
Six-year-old Richard Martin, fishing with his father, Rick, caught a 5.5-pound summer plaice on Saturday to win a two-day competition on the Monmouth County Ocean Explorer party boat. Richard and his father, of Warminster, Pa. Frequently fish in the back bays of Margate and Atlantic City, but this was the …
Read More »Here’s what to do if you’re in a boating accident
Suppose you have been involved in a boating accident; what should you do The correct answer to this question is essential for many reasons. Indeed, knowing exactly what to do in such an emergency means that you will not be stressed out, and it can be very helpful in many …
Read More »New rules coming soon for travel to the Sister Islands and boating
Mandatory COVID-19 tests for unvaccinated travelers leaving Grand Cayman for the sister islands and strict navigation restrictions are just a few of the new COVID-19 regulations implemented this week. On Friday, September 17, the PACT government released the COVID-19 (Travel and Boating) Prevention, Control and Suppression Regulations, 2021, which will …
Read More »Georgia couple completes 6,000-mile boat trip
Brian Chopin and Karen Silverhorn, residents of Gainesville, Ga., Who recently completed the 6,000-plus mile long loop on their 25-foot boat “Tug Life” pose for a photo on September 9, 2021. Chopin and Silurezorn have first set sail in October of 2020 to complete America’s long Great Loop boat trip …
Read More »couple from Georgia completes 6,000-mile boat trip | State
GAINESVILLE, Ga. (AP) – After 159 days, a Gainesville couple completed a boat trip that took them through 20 states and over 6,200 miles across the eastern United States. Brian Chopin and Karen Silinsiorn first set sail in October 2020 to complete the long boat trip of the Great American …
Read More »Georgia couple complete 6,000 mile boat trip | New York News
By DANIELA CARRASCO, The Times GAINESVILLE, Ga. (AP) – After 159 days, a Gainesville couple completed a boat trip that took them through 20 states and over 6,200 miles across the eastern United States. Brian Chopin and Karen Silinsiorn first set sail in October 2020 to complete the long boat …
Read More »Customs and Border Protection Extends Contactless Service for Boaters | WWTI
WASHINGTON, DC (WWTI) – New contactless features will be extended for boaters in US waters. United States Customers and Border Protection has announced that its CBP ROAM will introduce new features for pleasure craft operators. This will allow these boaters to apply and update their cruise licenses. According to CBP, …
Read More »Pinellas MPs save waterlogged boater in Gulf of Mexico
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) – A helicopter from the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office captured a spectacular water rescue on camera, as deputies in the air, on land and on the water worked to save the boater in difficulty. The incident happened shortly before 3 p.m. on September 15. Investigators say …
Read More »X Shore: Swedish electric boat brand opens office at Safe Harbor Newport shipyard
X Shore, a Swedish electric boat brand known for driving connected and sustainable boating with its all-electric boat, the Eelex 8000, today announced that it has established an official North American sales office in Newport in Newport’s famous Safe Harbor shipyard. According to X Shore, this office will serve as …
Read More »The size of the global recreational craft market is expected to grow from $ 16.4 billion in 2021 to $ 23.6 billion by 2027, with a CAGR of 6.2%.
Factors such as the growth of the tourism industry and the increase in the disposable income levels of the people will drive the market. Developments in autonomous marine technology will further increase the demand for recreational boating, increasing the demand for less skilled boaters. New York, September 15, 2021 (GLOBE …
Read More »Gainesville couple complete 6,000-mile boat trip along the Great American Loop
They decided to give the loop a try after purchasing their 25ft Ranger Tugs, aptly named “Tug Life”. “I heard about it decades ago and sort of dreamed of doing it for decades,” Chopin said. Although both were used to the water after having been keen on sailing, canoeing and …
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