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62nd Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

Fort Lauderdale - Bahia Mar YC, FL October 27 - October 31

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the "Yachting Capital of the World" hosts the 62nd annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show on October 27 - 31, 2021. The show exhibits a vast array of the industry's latest boats and yachts of all sizes, worldwide debuts, plus a medley of marine products and accessories… SEE MORE

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California OKs New Protections for Leatherback Sea Turtles

10/17/2021 by US Harbors

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California has added the Pacific leatherback sea turtle to its endangered species list, guaranteeing more protections for a rapidly dwindling population. The California Fish and Game Commission voted Thursday to add the turtles under the state’s Endangered Species Act. The world’s largest turtle species have been… SEE MORE

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Boating 101: Navigation Sounds

10/15/2021 by US Harbors

Just as lights play a significant role in understanding what other boats are doing, so do sounds. Understanding what you hear is another step towards being a "complete mariner". Virtually every boat is required to have some sound producing device. There is a great deal of latitude in what type… SEE MORE

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Wildfire Rages in Southern California Coastal Mountains

10/14/2021 by US Harbors

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) — A wildfire raging through Southern California coastal mountains threatened ranches and rural homes and kept a major highway shut down Wednesday as the fire-scarred state faced a new round of dry winds that raise the risk of infernos. The Alisal Fire covered more than 24… SEE MORE

Boating 101: Buying in a Boom Market

10/13/2021 by US Harbors

By Jim Hendricks. “Good luck.” That was the response from a Massachusetts boat dealer this past summer when I asked for tips on finding a new boat in today’s market. And he’s not alone. That kind of response is typical from many dealers these days. From California to the Carolinas… SEE MORE

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US Harbors Launches Tide Station Pilot Project in Penobscot Bay, ME

Hyper-local Stations to Provide Real-Time, Observational Data on Sea-Levels for 5 Coastal Towns Rockland, Maine -- US Harbors, in partnership with Divirod, a data and technology company, is launching a pilot program in Penobscot Bay, ME to test a new technology for water-level sensing. NOAA currently maintains 200 live, observational tide… Learn More