Category: Coastal News

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Varnishing Your Wooden Boat

7/21/2022 - By Don Casey. Dorothy Parker once famously remarked: “I hate writing; I love having written.” I feel the same way about varnishing. Nothing flatters a boat more than the glow of well-varnished wood, but to bask in that glow, someone must suffer through the process of preparing the wood and… SEE MORE

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First Black Sea Captain Included in Sailing Hall of Fame

7/20/2022 - By Gary Jobson. Absalom Boston, mariner, entrepreneur, and civil leader was a respected captain of a whaling ship, the “Industry,” with an entire African American crew in 1822. He was the 37 year old captain of the vessel. At the time, whaling was a very dangerous pursuit. Many ships lost… SEE MORE

Scientific Tips for Staying Cool in a Heatwave

7/20/2022 - By the BBC Futures Team. Heatwaves make daily life uncomfortable, but also pose a serious threat to human health and the environment. Here is our guide to getting through one. The oppressive temperatures of a heatwave can have far-reaching impacts, from risks to human health to destroying crops and increasing… SEE MORE

Paddle Safe Week is July 23-29

7/20/2022 - By Washington State Park Boating Program Washington State Governor Jay Inslee has issued a proclamation declaring the week of July 23-29 to be statewide Paddle Safe Week. In partnership with the Washington State Parks Boating Program, Paddle Safe Week will lead a statewide effort to create a culture of safety… SEE MORE

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Teen Set To Be Youngest To Sail Solo East to West

7/19/2022 - By Emily Sweeney. A 16-year-old boy with ties to Massachusetts is sailing across the Atlantic Ocean by himself. Cal Currier left Marion on June 27 and on Friday reached the Azores, which are nine volcanic islands that are part of Portugal. “I thought it would take 25 days to get… SEE MORE

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Tips for Preventing Shark Attacks

7/19/2022 - By Tracking Sharks. The first step in shark attack prevention is understanding the risk. When you enter the water, you are visiting the shark’s home. Statistics show that you are more likely to die from a car crash than be killed by a shark. However, sharks do bite people and… SEE MORE

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Recipes For Summer Grilling On Your Pontoon Boat

7/19/2022 - By Bill Lewandowski Nothing beats firing up the BBQ grill on your pontoon boat on a hot summer’s day. With all those hungry mouths to feed after an active day on the water, it’s up to you to now feed them! If you already have a pontoon boat grill, then… SEE MORE

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July 2022 – News from Our Coasts

7/18/2022 - COASTAL NEWS FOR JULY Updates from US Harbors In August we honor the dedication and courage of the United States Coast Guard. The Coast Guard traces its founding to an act of Congress on August 4, 1790, which is why on this day we celebrate the courageous work of these service… SEE MORE

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Proposed Wind Energy Development in the NY Bight

7/16/2022 - By Workboat. The New York Bight is prime territory for offshore wind energy development, and its waters traveled by endangered North Atlantic right whales. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) will conduct a regional environmental review of six lease areas offshore New York and New Jersey in the New… SEE MORE

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The History of National Ice Cream Day

7/16/2022 - By National Today. Thanks to President Reagan, we celebrate National Ice Cream Day every third Sunday in July, meaning July 17 this year. Reagan wanted to commemorate a treat enjoyed by over 90 percent of the US population. In 1984, he decreed a day for ice cream, and his proclamation… SEE MORE