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Safe Harbor Race Weekend
Newport, RI August 13 - August 15
We hope you'll join us this summer for Safe Harbor Race Weekend! Regatta plans are coming together nicely and there is a good buzz about the event already. We are excited to host the racing along with Saturday night's Talk of the Town Crew Party here at the Shipyard. SEE MORE
2021 Ida Lewis Distance Race
Newport, RI August 19 - August 21
The start for the OFFSHORE RACES will be in the East Passage of Narragansett Bay on Friday, August 20th with the first Warning Signal scheduled for 1100. The start for the IN BAY Race will be in the East Passage of Narragansett Bay on Saturday, August 21st with the first… SEE MORE
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NOAA Announces 2021 Marine Endangered Species Art Contest
Contest for Kids K-12: Entries Due Friday, April 23 Teachers: Celebrate Endangered Species Day (May 21) by having your classroom participate in the 2021 Marine Endangered Species Art Contest! Endangered and threatened species need our help. Students’ artwork will showcase their knowledge and commitment to protecting these animals. We invite New England schools as well as schools from anywhere… SEE MORE
New Slow Zone Southeast of Atlantic City
NOAA Fisheries announces a new Slow Zone (voluntary vessel speed restriction) to protect right whales. Yesterday, February 9, 2021, a Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution acoustic buoy detected the presence of right whales 20nm southeast of Atlantic City, New Jersey. The Southeast of Atlantic City, New Jersey Slow Zone is in… SEE MORE
Boating 101: What Should Be in My Safety Kit?
Ben Franklin’s observation that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is good advice under any circumstances, but uniquely and immensely appropriate for the open waters and your boat safety kit. When getting ready for a voyage, there is no such thing as being overly prepared. When… SEE MORE
Winter Chore Could Spark an Idea to Increase Fishing Line Recycling
Winter is annual maintenance time for many anglers, and respooling with new line and recycling the old is a common task. Ever thought about what happens once you dispose of the old line in a fishing line recycling tube? It’s not pretty. Turning fishing line into new products is labor-intensive,… SEE MORE
5 Ways Sail.me Helps You Monetize Your Boat
Ready to earn some extra funds by renting out your boat or yacht? Sail.me is an interactive service that allows you to monetize your boat in a secure, safe, and easy way. A user-friendly app and website will help you manage reservations, add-ons, and set customized routes to provide an… Learn More
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Grab a ‘VIP’ Pass to NOAA’s Virtual Open House
Each week, NOAA will tour a different facility through a live webinar and meet the… More
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Coast Guard Rescues 60 Sea Turtles Affected by Winter Storm
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Coast Guard rescued 60 sea turtles that were in need of… More

News from Our Coasts: February 2021
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Safety 101: Winter Driving Tips
Severe weather can be both frightening and dangerous for travelers. Winter storms, bad weather and sloppy road… More

5 Ways Sail.me Helps You Monetize Your Boat
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New Rule Requires Commercial Fishermen to Mask at all Times
By Jessica Hathaway. The U.S. Coast Guard has interpreted a CDC guideline intended to protect… More

NOAA Announces 2021 Marine Endangered Species Art Contest
Contest for Kids K-12: Entries Due Friday, April 23 Teachers: Celebrate Endangered Species Day (May 21) by having your… More

In the Oceans, the Volume Is Rising as Never Before
By Sabrina Imbler. Although clown fish are conceived on coral reefs, they spend the first… More