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Where to Find the Best Beach Sand in Florida

11/10/2021 - The best beach sand in Florida is found on the Gulf Coast. However, did you also know that Florida has orange sand, black sand, and hard-packed sand suitable for cars? This post will help you learn where it can all be found. SUCH DIVERSITY With over 800 miles of beaches,… SEE MORE

Charleston, South Carolina: "A warm southern hospitality embrace" Rand P.

Hyper-local Tidal Sensors Now in Use Along South Carolina Coast

11/10/2021 - By Nick Reagan. CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - As the Lowcountry braces for another round of coastal flooding, island towns now have another tool to measure tides. All along the state’s coast, South Carolina Beach Advocates have been installing a series of water monitoring stations to keep an eye on the… SEE MORE

Boating 101: Be Prepared for a Medical Emergency

11/10/2021 - By Pat Mundus. I took my original CPR and first-aid class as a mandatory sailing instructor requirement. As a blasé teenager, I never thought I’d use the skills. I soon learned how effective the training was in a crisis. After expelling a huge projectile from a choking person’s airway using… SEE MORE

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Extension of Right Whale Slow Zone South of Nantucket, MA

11/8/2021 - On November 6, 2021, the Center for Coastal Studies aerial survey team detected the presence of right whales South of Nantucket, MA. The right whale Slow Zone (DMA) is in effect immediately and expires on November 22, 2021. As a reminder, on November 4, 2021, NOAA Fisheries announced a voluntary right… SEE MORE

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Best Golf Courses Near the Great Lakes

11/8/2021 - By Jordan Fuller. The Great Lakes region is an exciting and outdoor-mad one, with watersports and fishing being abundant. But did you know that you can also play a top-notch round of golf at one of the many Great Lakes’ golf courses? We’ve chosen 5 top golf courses with spectacular… SEE MORE

Boating 101: Dinghy Safety and Etiquette

11/8/2021 - By Heather Francis. Is there anything better than relaxing in your favorite anchorage? That is until someone drives their dinghy through the mooring field, throwing up a huge wake and rocking every boat in their path. Although there are no white lines to stay between, there’s still standardized rules regarding… SEE MORE

Why Does Daylight Savings Time Exist?

Coastal News

11/7/2021 - Hello. You may be here to learn when is daylight saving time, or what is the time that we’re saving, or why does daylight saving time even exist. Hopefully, this will answer those questions, and maybe a few more that hadn’t crossed your mind, like what do the railroad companies… SEE MORE

Daylight Savings Time

FDA Issues Updated Advice about Eating Fish

11/5/2021 - Fish provide key nutrients that support a child’s brain development according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) updated advice about eating fish, including shellfish, which was released October 28. “Nutrients in fish can support a child’s brain and immune system development,” the FDA wrote. The advice focuses on the important… SEE MORE

Boating 101: Preparing Your Craft for Winter Storage

11/4/2021 - By OceanGrafix. Boaters in northern climates, particularly where the water freezes or storms rage, store their crafts for the season. But proper storage brings lots of questions. We’ll answer some here: What’s better: wet storage vs. dry storage Wet storage, or keeping your boat in the water, requires safe dockage… SEE MORE

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King Tides Likely to Bring Coastal Flooding this Week

11/3/2021 - King tides return later this week and will likely bring several rounds of coastal flooding. King tides are forecast for November 4th through November 8th as the moon approaches the new phase. King tides occur when the orbits and alignment of the Earth, moon, and sun combine to produce the… SEE MORE

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