Category: Boating

Ships during revolutionary war. Painting by William Elliott, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Celebrating Marine History: Privateers in the American Revolution

7/1/2024 - By John Frayler for the Salem Maritime National Historic Site. A Means to an End When the American colonies declared their independence from Great Britain, the infant nation was in no position to defy British rule of the seas. Britain’s navy in 1776 was the world’s most powerful. States individually… SEE MORE

American Revolution

Maine Lobster Boat Racing Arrives

6/30/2024 - By Michael Crowley. Boothbay Harbor on Saturday and Rockland Harbor on Sunday hoisted the season’s first two races. Forty-four boats showed up at Boothbay, six more than last year. Most of the boats had tied up by Friday afternoon, their crews ready to meet up and have a good time.… SEE MORE

America’s Boating Club, United States Power Squadrons Offers Free on-the-water Training To Members

6/28/2024 - By Raleigh, N.C. Recently Released Recreational Boating Statistics Reveal Boating Education Is Vital To Preventing Accidents. America’s Boating Club, United States Power Squadrons, the nation’s largest and oldest volunteer recreational boating safety nonprofit, announced today that as revealed in the recently released U.S. Coast Guard’s Recreational Boating Statistics, 75% of on-the-water… SEE MORE

BLOCK ISLAND, RI Photo by Timothy J. Quill, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

2024’s “Best Harbor” Contest Winners Announced

6/20/2024 - You Voted, and We Have a Clear Winner! Grand Winner, Best Harbor in the U.S. for 2024: Block Island, RI Top 10 Results: Block Island, RI (also 2024’s Northeast regional winner; first time on winners list) Destin, FL (also 2024’s Gulf Coast regional winner; first time on winners list) Padanaram,… SEE MORE

Powerboat on ocean. Image from Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A.

10 Legal Essentials Every Recreational Boater Should Know

6/5/2024 - By Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A. Embarking on a boating adventure is thrilling, but ensuring safety and legal compliance is crucial for an enjoyable experience. Here are some essential rules to remember to help you stay safe and within the law while on the water. When navigating the waters as… SEE MORE

NOAA's June 2024 Heat Predictions for US

U.S. Climate Outlook for June 2024

6/3/2024 - By Mike Halpert at NOAA. May was again a warmer-than-normal month for large parts of the United States, particularly from the Rockies eastward. In fact, the temperature pattern was quite similar to March, with near- and below-normal temperatures generally observed from the Rockies to the West Coast. And not surprisingly,… SEE MORE

June 2024 tidal flooding outlook_flooded street. Image from canva.com

High Tide Flood Outlook — June 2024

6/3/2024 - By US Harbors. Coastal Flooding Outlook for June 2024 The coastal United States is getting a bit of a reprieve from predicted high tide flooding this June, except for a couple of areas on the continental U.S. (see below) and Hawaii's Big Island, which is predicted to see likely flooding… SEE MORE

Red Flags To Look Out For When Renting Paddling Gear (Plus Safety Tips)

6/1/2024 - By Tom Gaffey. When you go paddling on vacation or are visiting a new aquatic location on a whim, then you need to find some paddling gear. Unless you bring an inflatable kayak or SUP board with you everywhere, then this means renting a paddling vessel and all the equipment… SEE MORE

Emergency Cut-Off Switch Link Requirements and Options

5/29/2024 - By boatingsafetymag.com. Whether you choose to use the hardwired switch installed by your manufacturer, or a wireless fob, always use your ECOS. For decades boat manufacturers have equipped boats with an emergency cut-off switch. The emergency cut-off switch lanyard, or ECOS-L, connects the engine ignition system to a life vest… SEE MORE

You Decide: What’s the “Best Harbor” in the U.S.?

5/26/2024 - The 5th Annual 'Best Harbor' Contest Voting Has Begun! Coastal communities across the nation compete for prestigious title of "Best Harbor in the U.S." We've kicked off of the 5th annual, crowd-sourced contest to determine the most popular harbor in the United States. Coastal communities around the county, including those… SEE MORE

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