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Dog Life Jacket Shopping Tips
Dog owners love to brag about how good their pooch can swim, but even true “water dogs” can only doggie paddle for so long before exhaustion sets in and drowning becomes imminent. Although it’s not a...
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Boat Show Musings
MIAMI TODAY has forecast sales at the Miami Boat Show in excess of $1.3 billion. That’s a lot of money that attests to the impact of the pandemic on the boating industry. I guess that’s one of the...
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BoatUS Magazine Highlights 9 Great American Freshwater Lakes
SPRINGFIELD, Va., Feb. 23, 2022 – There are 123,439 freshwater lakes – those water bodies generally larger than 20 acres – in the continental United States. Which ones may be best for recreational...
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Grassroots Grant To Improve Local Waterways and Support Boating Safety
ANNAPOLIS, Md., March 8, 2022 – Does your local organization or group wish to keep waters clean or improve boating safety and could use some money to make it happen? The BoatUS Foundation for Boating...
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National Women’s Sailing Association: ‘Sharing Sailing!’ Conference
HOUSTON, March 17, 2022 – The National Women’s Sailing Association (NWSA) Conference comes to Houston Yacht Club, May 20-21, offering a day of fun, camaraderie and exceptional learning experiences for...
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BoatUS Spring Commissioning Checklist
Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) offers its Spring Commissioning Checklist to help boaters start the season right. The nation’s largest advocacy, service and savings group also...
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Scuba Diving 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Exploring the Ocean
Scuba diving is a fascinating sport that provides you with a beautiful way to open yourself up to discovering new worlds and new experiences. Even if you’re new to scuba diving, it’s a great way to...
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Man’s Best Friend on Land … and at Sea
Boats, dogs and RV’s (recreational vehicles) have been the top three sellers throughout the multi-year pandemic. Not a big surprise when you think about it. Boats and RV’s are enjoyable homes away...
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Get On Board Campaign: New Fishing & Boating Participants
ALEXANDRIA, VA (May 3, 2022) – The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) launched the Take Me Fishing “Get On Board” campaign in April to continue building on the large wave of new...
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View from the Marina: Let’s be Safe!
The popularity of boating has grown dramatically during the period of the international pandemic. Boat sales are off the charts and our cruising family has grown and continues to do so as more and...
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Linda Newland Urges Women to ‘Capture the Power’
SPRINGFIELD, Va., June 8, 2022 – Nearly four decades ago, Linda Newland, a greenhorn sailor, found herself alone on a sailboat with a sorry lack of nautical know-how. She became determined not to have...
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Don’t be an LCD Navigator-Know the Basics!
Barb Hansen offers some sound advice for those new to the boating life. Find out why being a boat navigator is much more involved than you may think. ~ The Editors Just before the 4th of July I read...
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How To Load A Kayak By Yourself
After buying a kayak, the reality hits about kayak loading and unloading. It quickly becomes one of the main worries, as many kayakers ask: “Can I carry a kayak on my own? Could I put that on my car?”...
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Boating Accidents Down, but Safety Education Remains Critical
ANNAPOLIS, Md., July 11, 2022 – With the pandemic putting more people than ever on the water and consequent rise in boating accidents and fatalities, there’s some better news in the newly released...
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Pack a Snacklebox for Your Outings
I recently spent time in California with family. We had planned to spend a day on a boat on Lake Tahoe, and along with that came the age-old decisions of how many beach towels to take and what food to...
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No End In Sight: For Boating Season
SPRINGFIELD, Va. Aug. 29, 2022 – With gas prices continuing to fall and the summer boating season coming to a close, more boaters are expected to take to the water this Labor Day holiday. Boat Owners...
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What Did We Name Our Boats in 2022?
SPRINGFIELD, Va., Nov. 8, 2022 — Now that recreational boating is coming to a close in much of the country, BoatUS takes a look back at the Top 10 boat names ordered this season through its online...
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BoatUS Foundation Holiday Fundraiser
ANNAPOLIS, Md., Nov. 21, 2022 – A few of boaters’ favorite stocking stuffers and nautical gifts, such as flags, boat mats, towels and pillows – all customizable to include a boat name – are available...
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Vera Koo: Houseboating on Lake Mead
When my youngest daughter and my husband get behind an idea, amazing progress occurs. Our family’s houseboat outing in August on Lake Mead became a byproduct of their dedication. Sponsored by Vera Koo...
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Top 10 BoatUS Videos of 2022
SPRINGFIELD, Va., Dec. 28, 2022 — BoatUS Magazine, the membership publication of the Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS), continued to grow its educational boating video library on...
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Life Jacket: Purpose, Design and Use
Forestville, WI (January 20, 2023) – Designed to help youth more easily enter the ranks of active boaters and anglers, the non-profit Future Angler Foundation (FAF), in conjunction with Into The...
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Boat Buyers – Some Tips for you
We think future boat buyers are going to find this article from our friend Barb Hansen, manager of Southwest Florida Yachts, very helpful. ~ The Editors I’m happy to note that cruisers buy boats...
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TowBoatUS Islamorada Makes a Splash for Autism Awareness
ISLAMORADA, Fla., March 29, 2023 – Some boats can be considered puzzling. Ilene Perez and Carlos Galindo’s boat certainly is – figuratively. That’s because they’ve been working hard to wrap the...
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2023 National Women’s Sailing Conference — June 3, Newport, RI
The National Women’s Sailing Association (NWSA) is holding their 2023 National Women’s Sailing Conference on Saturday June 3 from 8 am – 5 pm at the Sail Newport Marine Education and Recreation...
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USCG Checklist Made Simple
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is often misunderstood. A boater in peril sees an orange vessel or aircraft and knows help is inbound. A boater up to no-good sees that same orange and squirms....
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2023 Annual National Women’s Sailing Conference
NEWPORT, R.I., April 18, 2023 — The National Women’s Sailing Association (NWSA) will offer its 2023 Annual National Women’s Sailing Conference at the Sail Newport Marine Education and Recreation...
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No-Cost, No-Penalty Vessel Safety Check
How do you know your boat is ready for a safe summer boating season and complies with new U.S. Coast Guard regulations? A no-cost, no-penalty vessel safety check from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary...
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Sea Scout Ship Viking Honored with National Flagship Award
SAN FRANCISCO, May 11, 2023 – Sea Scout Ship Viking (Ship100), a local Sea Scout Ship of the national coeducational program from the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) that blends youth boating and...
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Help Save Lives with Free PSAs
The Future Angler Foundation has partnered with the U.S. Coast Guard and the Into the Outdoors Education Network to grow a safety-conscious community of boaters by empowering youth, and the adults...
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How To Spend America’s Birthday on the Water
ANNAPOLIS, Md. June 26, 2023 – Lakes, launch ramps and harbors will again be crowded on the boating season’s traditional peak holiday period surrounding the July Fourth holiday. As the number of...
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Meet Dr. Anne Kolker Winner of LIWSA
Dr. Anne Kolker grew up sailing, first as a youngster, then through college, medical school, and into marriage. However, when her husband died in 2008, she had never docked the boat she had purchased...
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Summer Boating Season Is in Full Swing
ANNAPOLIS, Md., July 12, 2023 — Summer boating season is in full swing and you’ve been enjoying your time on the water. Has it all been good so far? Maybe you’ve found yourself in a situation where,...
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Scorching Temps in Sight, Boaters Must Be Prepared
ANNAPOLIS, Md., July 24, 2023 – As the country continues to bake under record high temperatures, boaters often head to the water for respite. However, some may be unprepared for what it takes to...
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How to Prepare a Boat for Hurricane Season and Idalia
SPRINGFIELD, Va., Aug. 28, 2023 – With Tropical Storm Idalia about to reach hurricane strength, Florida boaters need to consider preparing to minimize or prevent damage to their boats, says Boat...
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What’s Different About Fall Boating?
SPRINGFIELD, Va., Sept. 20, 2023 — For some boaters, fall is the best time for boating. Summer’s steamy days have surrendered to more comfortable temperatures, angling improves, and winds are stronger...
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7 Red Towboats Go Pink in October for Breast Cancer Awareness
SPRINGFIELD, Va., Sept. 26, 2023 – At any other time of year, the red towing response vessels of the on-water TowBoatUS towing fleet are helping recreational boaters get home after their boats have...
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Winterizing Your Boat Tips
It’s that time of year again – the time when northern boaters either remove their boats from the water for the winter or prepare for them to continue to be in use during freezing conditions and...
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Nominations for Leadership in Women’s Sailing Award
The National Women’s Sailing Association (NWSA) and Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) are seeking nominations for the 2024 BoatUS/NWSA Leadership in Women’s Sailing Award. Since...
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Cold Water Boating
Even if it’s a warm day in the fall, winter or spring, cold water temperatures could pose a problem to boaters. The Sea Tow Foundation has put together some tips for cold water boating to help you...
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Best Practices to Follow for Your Boat’s Long Winter’s Nap
Across much of America, millions of recreational boats have been laid up for winter storage. With the boating season officially over, some boat owners may think they are free and clear for the next...
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2024 National Women’s Sailing Conference — June 8
The National Women’s Sailing Association (NWSA) is holding their 2024 National Women’s Sailing Conference on Saturday June 8 from 8 am – 5 pm at Southern Yacht Club on Lake Pontchartrain, New Orleans....
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Heather Lougheed: President of BoatUS Foundation
Heather Lougheed, vice president of the nearly 800,000-member boating advocacy, services and safety group, Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS), is taking on a second organizational...
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Take a BoatUS Foundation online boating course this winter
The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water offers a range of online boating safety training courses — including 36 free state boating safety courses — that make boating safety education...
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2024 National Women’s Sailing Association Conference
The National Women’s Sailing Association (NWSA) is holding their 2024 National Women’s Sailing Conference presented by Allstate Sugar Bowl on Saturday June 8 from 8 am – 5 pm at Southern Yacht Club on...
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How Long Do You Really Need an EPIRB?
The majority of the nation’s nearly 12 million recreational boaters don’t often travel far offshore, beyond cellular or VHF range. But for those who only do on a rare occasion, having an Emergency...
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