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Shipboard Medicine: From Wooden Chest to Telemedicine on the High Seas
By EVAN LUBOFSKY, whoi.edu. Medical emergencies far from shore are a reality every mariner must contend with — whether aboard a research vessel, a commercial fishing boat, or a cruising yacht. A fascinating new piece from WHOI’s Oceanus magazine traces the evolution of shipboard medicine through the lens of the… SEE MORE
LED Flares Are Replacing Pyrotechnics — What Boaters Need to Know
By Norris Comer, Best4Boats.com. A significant shift in boating safety equipment is underway. The U.S. Coast Guard is retiring traditional pyrotechnic flares from its own vessels by April 2026 and has issued new rules that make USCG-approved electronic visual distress signaling devices (eVDSDs) easier to carry and more widely available.… SEE MORE
Shark Attack Statistics: Understanding Coastal Safety Risks
By Alexander Laybourne, worldanimalfoundation.org. For harbor communities, beach managers, and coastal recreation operators, understanding actual shark attack statistics helps put ocean safety risks in proper perspective. While shark encounters generate significant media attention and public concern, data-driven analysis reveals that the statistical risk remains remarkably low—information that’s valuable for coastal… SEE MORE
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2026 Miami Boat Show Wrap Up
By US Harbors The 2026 Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show had a new layout designed to create what show producer Informa Markets called a “more connected and accessible experience." The in-water portion of the show returned to the docks along Collins Avenue on Miami Beach — a fitting backdrop… Learn More
New Video Series Helps Boaters Avoid Lobster Gear
By US Harbors If you’ve ever been boating along the Maine coast, you’ve seen the many buoys used to mark lobster traps. Maine boaters simply refer to these buoys as “lobster pots.” If you hear “lobster pot,” you might picture a metal container filled with water for boiling lobsters, and… SEE MORE
Tips for Loading a Boat on a Trailer in a Crosscurrent
By boatingmag.com. Balancing thrust, current strength and a good plan are keys to loading your boat while fighting a strong crossing current. Many, if not most, boat-launch ramps are situated so as to be somewhat sheltered from strong currents. Not all ramps offer this convenience, though. At some point, you… SEE MORE
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