Category: Boating

October 2021 – News from Our Coasts

10/22/2021 - NEWS & UPDATES FOR OCTOBER Updates from US Harbors News & Virtual Events from Our Partners Updates from Our Coastal Business Community Photos of the Month Updates from US Harbors US Harbors, in partnership with Divirod, a data and technology company, launched a pilot program in Penobscot Bay, ME to… SEE MORE

Houseboating on the St. Johns River, DE. By Jennifer Armstrong, Holly Bluff Marina.

The Guide to Boat Insurance

10/22/2021 - By InsuranceNavy.com You know nothing is like the warm sun and fresh air on the water if you have a boat. You're undoubtedly thankful for all of your aquatic experiences, which makes it all the more important to safeguard your vessel with the right insurance. When you're having fun on… SEE MORE

Sumurun, one of the most famous of the Fife yachts in existence today, is hauled one day after her sister Fife was relaunched.

5 Tips to Prepare Your Boat for Winter

10/20/2021 - By Jennifer Brett. As the leaves start to fall in the northern climes, boaters are making their winter plans for their vessels. Whether you have a cruising sailboat, a trawler or a center console, here are five tips that you can do when winterizing your boat to lessen the impact… SEE MORE

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America’s Port Crisis Threatens Delays to Holiday Deliveries

10/19/2021 - By John Loeffler. Cargo ships carrying hundreds of thousands of shipping containers full of holiday gifts, electronics, decorations, and more are languishing off the coasts outside America's largest ports, threatening to disrupt this year's Black Friday and holiday shopping season — and there might be worse in store in the… SEE MORE

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Boating 101: Navigation Sounds

10/15/2021 - Just as lights play a significant role in understanding what other boats are doing, so do sounds. Understanding what you hear is another step towards being a "complete mariner". Virtually every boat is required to have some sound producing device. There is a great deal of latitude in what type… SEE MORE

Boating 101: Buying in a Boom Market

10/13/2021 - By Jim Hendricks. “Good luck.” That was the response from a Massachusetts boat dealer this past summer when I asked for tips on finding a new boat in today’s market. And he’s not alone. That kind of response is typical from many dealers these days. From California to the Carolinas… SEE MORE

Harbormaster Profile: Kathy Given of Belfast, Maine

10/8/2021 - Kathy Given, Belfast Harbormaster, has been working on the water in Maine for almost 28 years. We hope you will join us today at 4PM EST as we celebrate hardworking harbormasters across the country. [video width="1080" height="1920" mp4="https://www.usharbors.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/KathyGiven_Belfast.mp4"][/video] https://www.usharbors.com/2021/10/celebrate-national-harbormaster-appreciation-day-live-on-october-8th-with-us-harbors/ SEE MORE

Celebrate National Harbormaster Appreciation Day LIVE on October 8th with US Harbors

10/5/2021 - Join us LIVE to celebrate Harbormaster Appreciation Day! We’re hosting an online party where we’ll be drawing prizes, announcing the winners of our give-aways, and talking to some wonderful Harbormasters around the country. And be sure to invite your Harbormaster too!!! THIS YEAR’S THEME: “What It Takes to Become a… SEE MORE

Waterfront Profile: Juana Garcia, New York City’s Dockmaster

10/1/2021 - Juana Garcia, New York City Dockmaster talks with Anastasia Fischer (President, US Harbors) about her career managing the waterfront at the 79th St. boat basin. SEE MORE

Cold Water Paddling & Fishing Safety

9/28/2021 - By Bruce Ingram. The most dangerous incident of my paddling career occurred on the James River when a friend and I overturned in his canoe. Earlier, my water temperature gauge had registered 54 degrees and the air temperature 65 degrees. When I fell in, I felt as if a sledge… SEE MORE

Cold Water Paddling

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