Category: Boating

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

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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

Boat Tool Bag Essentials: What Should You Have Inside?

5/22/2024 - By inavx.com. And more importantly, do you know how to use it? Even the simplest boat with no electrical system has things which can break and ruin your weekend. And a complex boat with refrigeration, air conditioning, and an engine? There are a fair number of things which can go wrong.… SEE MORE

Cause Determined of 2023 Marlins II Fishing Vessel Fire

4/29/2024 - By Carli Stewart. On the evening of March 9, 2023, a fire broke out on the fishing vessel Marlins II, docked at the Westport Marina in Westport, Wash. Despite the swift response from the South Beach Regional Fire Authority (SBRFA), the vessel sustained significant damage, estimated at $950,000. Fortunately, no… SEE MORE

High Tide Flooding Predictions for May 2024

4/25/2024 - By US Harbors. Coastal Flooding Outlook for May 2024 Per NOAA, mean sea level is typically higher in the late spring due to changing weather patterns and increasing water temperatures. That said, the outlook for tidal flooding this May is pretty contained, and is certainly less than we saw a… SEE MORE

Created by DALL·E, an AI by OpenAI, representing the search for the Guerrero shipwreck in Biscayne National Park

The Hunt for an Elusive Florida Shipwreck That Killed 41 Enslaved People

4/21/2024 - By KARUNA EBERL. Searching for the slave ship Guerrero, the nonprofit Diving With a Purpose has also trained scores of young Black men and women to find and tell stories once lost to the waves. CARYSFORT REEF WAS DARK UNDER the new moon. Coral tentacles undulated with the changing tide, while… SEE MORE

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