Category: Boating

Fishing 101: Best Times to Fish

6/9/2022 - By Takemefishing.org Since weather, tide, and other conditions affect species behavior, knowing the best times to fish is essential. Today, anglers can access an array of resources to help pinpoint the best fishing days, best times for freshwater fishing, and best saltwater fishing times locally. Too many hot days can… SEE MORE

The Best Harbor in the US for 2022 is Padanaram, MA

2022 “Best Harbors in the U.S.” Announced

6/7/2022 - Popular Vote Determines Winners of the 2022 "Best Harbor in the US" Contest Rockland, ME — After 6 weeks of online voting the 4th annual “Best Harbor in the U.S.” contest has been decided! Over 2,500 people voted for their favorite harbors, and by popular vote the following harbors claimed this year's… SEE MORE

In Massachusetts, recreational and commercial fishers take more than 175,000 striped bass a year.

Fishing 101: 7 Best Fish to Target in the Summertime

6/4/2022 - By Baitcloud In North America, we’re blessed with millions of acres of fishable water. From pristine mountain streams and massive reservoirs, to natural lakes beyond count – there’s almost certain to be a fishable body of water within 10 miles of where you are sitting reading this. Because of the… SEE MORE

Safety 101: How To Prepare Your Boat for a Hurricane

6/3/2022 - The experts at BoatUS offer their top tips on how to give your pride and joy its best chance for surviving a storm. U.S. Navy Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, who commanded allied air, land, and sea forces during World War II, said it best: “The time for taking all measures… SEE MORE

Will Hurricane Season Be Starting Earlier?

5/27/2022 - No, you’re not going crazy. The current six-month Atlantic Hurricane Season, set in 1965, begins June 1 and runs through November 30. But if you have a recreational boat on the Eastern Seaboard or Gulf, you’ve likely noticed that the last seven annual hurricane seasons have experienced some type of tropical… SEE MORE

May 2022 – News from Our Coasts

5/24/2022 - NEWS & UPDATES FOR MAY We have just one week left in our search for the BEST HARBOR in the US! Click HERE to vote for your community today! Every entry is included in a drawing for a free inflatable SUP! **No purchase or payment necessary to enter. Must be… SEE MORE

A few lucky sailors are already out on their moorings, commissioning their boats for a great boating season ahead.

Safety 101: 8 Boating Safety Tips and Tools

5/21/2022 - It’s National Safe Boating Week, and NOAA has partnered with the National Safe Boating Council, a NOAA Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador, to make it easy to remember what to do when you’re out in a sail or motor boat, canoe, kayak or other sea-worthy vessel this summer. Here’s NOAA's checklist for anyone going… SEE MORE

Ewbank SC1800 Steam Chief Multi-Tool Sanitizing Cleaner — zoppinh

Chemical-Free Cleaning Products to Keep Your Boat Looking Great

5/20/2022 - Use the best in innovative cleaning products to keep you and your family safe from harsh chemicals, while keeping your boat looking beautiful! Zoppinh.com brings you this amazing collection from Ewbank, a UK company that has been providing tools for chemical-free cleaning since 1850. The Steam Chief, a 1800W Stem… SEE MORE

A classic Arey's Pond Boat Yard cat, at left, sits on the Chesapeake beside a modern cruising catamaran.

Boating 101: Spring Checklist

5/16/2022 - By John Page Williams. Hooray for spring! It’s time to get out on the water. But first, make sure your boat is ready to run smoothly, reliably, and safely. (And even if you have been fishing all winter, it’s a good time to check over your rig for an even… SEE MORE

US Harbors' Annual "Best Harbor in the U.S." Contest

Best Harbor 2022 Leaderboard

5/15/2022 - With just over two weeks left to VOTE for your Best Harbor, a few clear coastal favorites have emerged. Don't see your favorite harbor in the list below? Get out and vote today! Not only will the winning harbor get bragging rights, the Grand Winner and Regional Winner harbors will… SEE MORE