Category: Coastal News

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Safety 101: Summer Grilling on your Boat

7/14/2022 - By Boatest. The mouthwatering aroma of grilling burgers wafting through the evening air, the sound of brats hissing and popping as they near peak perfection. Because grills are located above decks, boaters tend to treat them with a more cavalier attitude when it comes to safety — bad move. According… SEE MORE

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Thor’s Well: The Mysterious Hole in the Pacific

7/13/2022 - By Christine Childress. Once considered one of Oregon’s great mysteries, Thor’s Well is a bowl-shaped hole carved into the basalt shoreline of Cape Perpetua. Also known as the Drainpipe of the Pacific, the seemingly bottomless well perpetually fills and drains throughout the day. During high tide, water shoots out the… SEE MORE

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Saltier Seas Mean More Rain for the Midwest

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7/12/2022 - By Dan Symonds. US researchers have reported that the saline content of the ocean surface provides a far more reliable indicator of whether or not heavy summer rains will fall in the US Midwest compared to sea surface temperatures. Seasonal weather in the Midwest is atmospherically connected to the Pacific and… SEE MORE

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Humpback Whales No Longer Endangered

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7/12/2022 - By Virginia Morell. The U.S. government announced Tuesday that it has removed most humpback whales from the federal endangered species list, saying that they have fully recovered in the last 46 years. The move marks "a true ecological success story," said Eileen Sobeck, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) assistant… SEE MORE

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Boating 101: How to Communicate on a Marine Radio

7/10/2022 - By Boat US. To use your VHF, turn it on and pick a channel, set the squelch to the point where you don't hear any white noise, and begin talking. Things to remember when you are on the radio: Monitor channel 16 when you are not actively in conversation with… SEE MORE

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Top Ten Busiest Container Ports in the U.S.

7/9/2022 - By Container News. Some of the largest and most crucial container gateways of the world are in the United States. The following list of the busiest container ports in the US includes important box hubs, which contribute significantly to the country's economy, while they also allow container movement across the… SEE MORE

Three generations of the Thuotte family enjoy a lobster bake aboard CONTRAILS in Sebasco Harbor.

Ideas for Summer Family Boating Fun

7/8/2022 - By Discover Boating. Summer is in full swing, and by now you’ve probably been out on your boat at least a few times (and if you haven't, be sure to read How to Start Boating: Breaking Down Barriers). But, have you tried something different—like, really different—while out cruising? Tow sports,… SEE MORE

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Best Barbecue Ideas for Your Boat

7/7/2022 - By Anchorsupcarolina.com. Bring along a boat grill rather than eating a cold-cut sandwich when you are out boating in North Carolina, South Carolina, or Georgia. Boat grills are specially designed to mount to rod holders or railings. Prepare grillable foods in the comfort of your own home before setting foot… SEE MORE

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Your Old Diesel Motor: Replace or Rebuild?

7/7/2022 - By Practical Boat Owner At what point is keeping an old boat engine throwing good money after bad? PBO expert Stu Davies has some tips to help you decide… Most of us will know someone – and may have been that someone ourselves – with a rusty, rattly, oily or… SEE MORE

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July Surf Fishing Report

7/6/2022 - By Brevard Edition, Coastal Angler. July surf fishing typically holds trophy catches for those looking for large snook and tarpon. The summertime surf conditions create a perfect scenario for these predatory species to roam the beaches feeding on baitfish. July and August are personally my favorite times of the year… SEE MORE