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Body Spring has arrived and that means many residents and visitors will be flocking to Florida’s beautiful beaches and waterways. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) wants boaters to “jump on board” and be educated before the boating season begins to get the most out of their time …

Ratings come from all around Chicago outside and beyond. SHED OF THE WEEK Sue Kubinski found the “nice early shack” at the top near Ottawa on Sunday. SOTW, an occasional note on the shed woods found around Chicago outdoors, is published when worth it, usually in the special two-page outdoors …

“So nine inches (of ice) becomes five, four, three, two, one, zero very quickly,” ROCHESTER, NY (WROC) – Last March, Chief Jason France and his team from the Lake Shore Fire District rescued a dozen on-water ice fishermen in Braddock Bay. “What happened last year was that they ended up …

Ice fishermen finally had a winter that was cold enough for long enough that they could have a season. There has been much success over the past month by those who brave the cold and venture onto frozen water. The ponds, inland lakes, and harbors of Lake Erie produced huge …

FAIRFIELD — Boaters are warned to limit “waterfront activity” due to a forecast of high winds today and Thursday, the U.S. Coast Guard said in a statement. Swimmers and bathers are also advised to be cautious. The forecast, from the National Weather Service, has winds blowing up to 45 mph …

A small craft advisory will be in effect Saturday, warning of rough water. TAMPA, Fla. — High seas will make it difficult for pirates to safely navigate Tampa Bay-area waters during Gasparilla, prompting a major route change. Gasparilla’s Ye Mystic Krewe announced Friday afternoon that the vessel Jose Gasparilla, led …

Integrates all navigation and navigation functions into one crisp, bright touchscreen MONTREAL, Jan. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vision Marine Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: VMAR) (“Vision Marine” or the “Company”), the global leader in the electrical transition of the recreational boating industry serving OEMs and consumers, has partnered with Nextfour Solutions …

As a young girl in Oviedo, Florida, Faye Towner never imagined she would one day be Commanding Officer of the American Boating Club of Rochester – and yet, since Dec. 8, she has been. Towner was sworn in as the first African American commander of the organization also known as …

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 …

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 …

With at least two boats on fire on beaches and one burnt out, it’s been a tough week for commercial fishing boats on the east coast. The shrimp boat Jonathan Ryan ran aground at Cape Hatteras National Seashore on Monday November 29th. Just a few weeks ago, a scallop had …

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 …

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 …

A crew member of Coast Guard Bertolf (WMSL 750) kisses his daughter after Bertolf returns home from a nearly three-month patrol on November 1, 2021. The crew has patrolled over 27,000 miles alongside partner agencies to support international cooperation for Operation North Pacific Guard, the United States Coast Guard’s annual …

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 …

The following is a press release from Humboldt Bay Fire: 10/26/2021 11:27 PM Humboldt Bay Fire responded to a boat fire / explosion with multiple injuries at # 1 Marina Way at Eureka Public Marina. 1 battalion commander, 1 truck and 3 engines responded. The first unit to arrive reported …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

The privilege of hunting and fishing brings so much pleasure to people who love the great outdoors, whether in forests or on lakes, streams or oceans. Forty-eight years ago, the Nixon administration and Congress created National Hunt and Fish Day to recognize generations of hunters and fishermen for the time …

Coast Guard officials warn Pittsburgh’s rivers are seeing higher-than-normal debris after the remnants of Hurricane Ida passed. Coast Guard Lt. William Russell said. Russell said the Coast Guard will patrol the rivers to make sure everyone is safe. Russell said. “Just maintain a safe space between yourself and all the …

A lanyard is wrapped around the wrist to stop the boat’s engine switch in the event the operator is thrown off the helm. AMERICAN COAST GUARD / Contributed A new federal law requiring the use of engine stop switches is intended to prevent drifting boats and injury in cases where …

James muldoon James Muldoon, president of US Sailing in 1997-2000, was inducted into the Boating Safety Hall of Fame. As a national catalyst for boating safety, it is the National Safe Boating Council’s most prestigious award, recognizing those who have demonstrated essential leadership in making our waterways safer throughout the …

Scenic City Fishing Charters announces an expansion of its services with eight licensed guides to serve anglers who wish to explore the riches of the Tennessee River in the Chattanooga area. In business since 2006, Scenic City Fishing Charters offers guided fishing trips for large and smallmouth bass, trophy catfish, …

TOLCHESTER – An unnamed Good Samaritan brought two boaters out of the bay near here on Saturday afternoon, then helped the Coast Guard transport them safely to shore. The boaters – identified as Renato Devera Angeles, 54, of Towson and Vincent Cabico Valdez, 42, of Baltimore – were then airlifted …

NEWBURYPORT – A safety course is available for boating enthusiasts ages 12 and up starting August 10. “Boat America,” certified by the US Coast Guard Auxiliary, provides the knowledge needed to earn a boating certificate and will be taught by Public Education Officer Rick Heile over four two-and-a-half-hour sessions on …

The search for a missing boater in Boston Harbor is underway after a boat with eight people on board struck a buoy forcing everyone on board into the water, officials said. At around 3 a.m. on Saturday, a center console boat struck a “day marker” causing the eight people to …

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND (KVEO) – The COVID-19 pandemic hit the tourism industry hard on South Padre Island in 2020. Restaurants, hotels and regular tourist activities have been forced to close their doors to thousands of tourists and regular locals. One activity that did not suffer from the pandemic was the …

GLOUCESTER (CBS) – If you’re a boater passing under the Blynman Bridge in Gloucester and you see this man with his phone off, you need to be extra careful. Or, you could end up on the Instagram account @cutbridgecrazziness. READ MORE: School bus carrying children from summer camp crashes in …

FAIRFIELD – The U.S. Coast Guard reported 767 boating-related deaths nationwide in 2020, a 25.1% increase from 2019. “There is evidence that boating activity has increased dramatically during the pandemic (Covid-19), from reports of increased boat sales, insurance policies written, insurance claims and appeals towing aid. With increasing exposure. . …

The Maine Warden Service will patrol the inland waterways over the July 4th holiday weekend to ensure boaters are operating safely and not under the influence of alcohol or other substances. The service participates in Operation Dry Water, an annual national campaign led by law enforcement officers, who will also …

Clallam County Sheriff’s Office and safety advocates are calling on boaters to help keep everyone safe by not consuming alcohol or marijuana while on the water, especially when drive a boat or pedal boat. As boaters prepare for the July 4 vacation, law enforcement agencies prepare for Operation Dry Water …

CARTERSVILLE, GA – Going out on a boat for a ride on Lake Allatoona has become one of the funniest and most peaceful ways to celebrate July 4th in and near Bartow County, with boat trips already planned for children. 2021 holidays. But with hundreds of thousands of people first …

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury death in American children aged 1 to 14, just after traffic accidents. In 2019, US Coast Guard statistics show more than 236,000 people are drowning around the world. Every year, 3,600 to …

LEXINGTON, Ky., June 17, 2021 / PRNewswire-PRWeb / – Law enforcement officers across the country will be on the alert for those breaking the laws on navigation under the influence as part of the annual Operation Dry Water Weekend , July 2nd – 4, 2021. Dry Water Operation (ODW) is …

The New England Fishery Management Council will lose four of its oldest members this summer due to term limits and two of the vacant seats could be filled by candidates from Cape Ann. Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has appointed Jackie Odell, executive director of the Gloucester-based Northeast Seafood Coalition and …

The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife provides the following tips for safe outdoor boating: Many look forward to spring and summer days to spend time on Maine’s waterways, from tranquil ponds and larger majestic lakes to meandering rivers and streams. The key to a fun day on the …

SALT LAKE CITY – Those who run boating programs in Utah state parks say the drought we are experiencing this year will likely impact Utah boaters. Ty Hunter, head of the Utah State Parks boating program, told KSL Newsradio that some Utah reservoirs are already low and launching from some …

The traditional start to the boating season in South Carolina is Memorial Day weekend, but I was able to kick mine a few days earlier thanks to my persistent oldest grandson, to whom my boat was promised when it reaches the appropriate age. I hemmed and hauled when Jon Thomas …

Elementary school children in the area are always pleasantly surprised when a uniformed member of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary shows up to speak to their class. Boating safety education is the primary responsibility of the USCG Auxiliary and given the large number of waterways in the area, classrooms are …

With a name like the Golden Isles, it’s no surprise that water plays a big part in the character and appeal of the area. The name itself conjures up images of the tide swinging up and down and back again among marshes and beaches. As such, it is also a …

A brawl involving 30 people at a popular marina on Daufuskie Island over Memorial Day weekend sent a man to the emergency room, police said. On Saturday, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received a call at 4:20 p.m. of a brawl at the Freeport Marina with many participants drunk, according …

OLD SAYBROOK, CT (WFSB) – While Mother Nature certainly did not provide the perfect weather conditions to enjoy a vacation, boaters, especially anglers, have. Lots of small boats, mostly fishermen going out for the stripers today. A local ramp was filled earlier with a lot of empty trailers. Environmental and …

As the boating season begins on the Delta this Memorial Day weekend, boaters are reminded to wear a life jacket, travel at safe speeds and have a boater’s card. Large numbers of Bay Area boaters are expected to flock to the Delta this weekend, the traditional start of the boating …

It’s that time of year again to get out on Lake Erie and enjoy the waters. But before you “wash”, safety measures are in place for everyone on board. Fountain Glenn was live from the Bayfront this morning with more. In 2019, there was a spike in boating deaths on …

On most holidays, especially summer vacation and New Years Eve, it is appropriate for us to post warnings about drunk or impaired driving. But especially in summer, there are other important warnings to be aware of as well. Memorial Day weekend, which begins on Friday, is the most popular boating …

WALNUT CREEK, Calif .– As the coronavirus pandemic continues in Walnut Creek, many here and other parts of the United States hope to end a long winter and spring by spending Memorial Day weekend on the water in their newly purchased boats. Hundreds of thousands of people in the United …

An elderly woman who died in a boating accident in Scituate, where a boat capsized on Saturday, has been identified by authorities. Local police said the town’s emergency communication center had received several calls to the 911 around 4:45 p.m. Saturday about a boat. distressed at the mouth of the …

Appling, Ga. (WRDW / WAGT) – The Augusta Fire Department confirmed one of their own drowned at Clark’s Hill Lake on Friday. The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office tells us that crews recovered the body of Lt. Ralph Jenkin on Saturday morning. This is the fifth drowning in our region in …

Boat engine safety kill switch lanyard emergency cut-out cord. Image-Walmart JUNEAU, Alaska – The Coast Guard reminds mariners of a new law requiring pleasure craft to use an engine shutoff switch (ECOS) and associated ECOS link (ECOSL). An ECOS is an emergency ignition cut-off device that stops the engine if …

In May 2020, a fisherman returning to the Florida Keys after illegally catching 170 fish in the Bahamas was arrested by the US Coast Guard. Last week the Miami Herald reported he was sentenced to one year of probation. Henry Danzig of Tavernier, Fla., Was apprehended with more than 500 …

EASTON – The Maryland Department of the Environment, the United States Coast Guard, the Talbot County Sheriff’s Office and dozens of Mid-Shore fire and rescue workers battled Tuesday to clean up and contain a large fuel spill in the Tred Avon River at Easton Point. , May 11. Hundreds of …

OCONOMOWOC – The boating industry is currently in the midst of its busiest time in history, at least according to a Lake Country dealer. Erik Tinus, owner of Tinus Marine at Oconomowoc, said boat sales have increased significantly since the start of the pandemic and last year was a banner …