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News from Our Coasts: March 2021

3/25/2021 - NEWS & UPDATES FOR MARCH 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 Coast Guard announces new law requiring use of engine cut-off switches on recreational vessels less than 26 feet… SEE MORE

News from Our Coasts: February 2021

2/19/2021 - NEWS & UPDATES FOR FEBRUARY Updates from US Harbors News & Virtual Events from Our Partners Updates from Our Coastal Business Community Photos of the Month Updates from US Harbors Just in time for Whale Week, a new species of Baleen Whale was discovered in the Gulf of Mexico.… SEE MORE

News from Our Coasts: January 2021

1/20/2021 - NEWS & UPDATES FOR JANUARY Updates from US Harbors News & Virtual Events from Our Partners Updates from Our Coastal Business Community Photos of the Month Updates from US Harbors The first full moon of the New Year will occur on January 28th - learn why it's called the… SEE MORE

News from Our Coasts: December 2020

12/22/2020 - NEWS & UPDATES FOR DECEMBER Updates from US Harbors News & Virtual Events from Our Partners Updates from Our Coastal Business Community Photos of the Month Dear Reader, As we wrap up an unprecedented year, we want to thank you for your support. Although much has changed over the last… SEE MORE

Confused About NOAA’s Printed Chart Messaging?

12/8/2020 - NOAA charts ARE still being printed, in spite of the confusing messaging you might have heard. There is an important reason they will never stop being printed: electronics are not perfect and anyone on a boat should have a back-up on board in case they fail. Plus may people who… SEE MORE

News from Our Coasts: November 2020

11/20/2020 - NEWS & UPDATES FOR NOVEMBER News from Harbormasters News & Virtual Events from Our Partners Updates from Our Coastal Business Community Photos of the Month Cheers! We're getting our holiday mood on... We've gathered some of our favorite products, foods and books to delight everyone on your holiday list. Let us… SEE MORE

Great Books to Give Boaters and Sea Lovers

Our Holiday Gift Guide: Favorite Books for Ocean Adventurers

11/20/2020 - As the holidays approach, and we find ourselves with a little more time to spend at home this year, the US Harbors team is sharing some of our favorite books for the ocean adventurer or beach-goer in your life. There's something for everyone: history, thrillers, nature, paddling, and a list… SEE MORE

America’s Great Loop on a Budget

11/19/2020 - Interest in the Great Loop, the 6,000-mile boat trip that circumnavigates the eastern US and part of Canada, is growing rapidly. But, as many consider taking on this adventure of a lifetime, a frequent question is “Can I afford it?” The simple answer is yes, as there are many ways… SEE MORE

News from Our Coasts: October 2020

10/16/2020 - NEWS & UPDATES FOR OCTOBER News & Virtual Events from Our Partners Updates from Our Coastal Business Community Photos of the Month We celebrated the second annual Harbormaster Appreciation Day on October 8th with a virtual meeting featuring Harbormasters from across the country and representatives from two of our sponsors… SEE MORE

US Harbors Celebrates 2020 Harbormaster Appreciation Day

9/16/2020 - We've got big plans for this year's Harbormaster Appreciation Day! 4 Weeks of Give-Aways: The team here at US Harbors, along with our partners at Hamilton Marine, Fisheries Supply, Grundèns, Rugged Seas, and Sea Tow are celebrating Harbormaster Appreciation Day all month with weekly give-aways: win one for yourself &… SEE MORE