Category: Boating

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

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

Sea Level Rise Now: An Interview with William Shatner and John Englander

11/2/2021 - On November 17th from 1-4pm (EST), US Harbors will be hosting a free, online conference for coastal communities to discuss rising sea levels. Our speakers include John Englander, Renee Collini and David Wolcott. Please click below to register for Rising with the Tide: Keeping Our Communities Above Water CLICK TO… SEE MORE

Life Proof Boats Appeal to Everyone from First Responders to Families

10/29/2021 - What makes Life Proof Boats one of the most exciting new manufacturers in the country? We recently caught up with Micah Bowers, CEO of Life Proof Boats to discuss the numerous features that separate them from the competition. At first glance, Life Proof boats look a little different than your… SEE MORE

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