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The Art of Steel
By Paul Molyneaux. In Bayou La Batre, Alabama, older boatbuilders pass on skills to the next generation. When cotton was king in the South, wooden boats built in Maine carried the crop to the mills of England. Now that scallops and lobsters are the kings of New England and Mid-Atlantic fisheries,… SEE MORE
The 5 Best Home Weather Stations For Boating & Fishing
We've all been there…you wake up early for a fun day on the water, only to realize the weatherman got it all wrong. Instead of sunny skies and calm winds, it's blowing 20 mph with scattered rain. Bummer! Well, no one ever said predicting the weather was an easy job.… SEE MORE
‘A legend is born’: Kirsten Neuschäfer becomes first woman to win historic Golden Globe Race
edition.cnn.com. Kirsten Neuschäfer has become the first woman to win the Golden Globe Race. Neuschäfer and 15 other competitors, who were all men, set off from Les Sables-d’Olonne, France on September 4, 2022, with the aim of making it around the world via the five Great Capes before returning to the coastal town… SEE MORE
Shorting the Circuit
By tradeonlytoday.com The idea of zero emissions that comes with electric vehicles and boats has an almost romantic allure. If we all just parked our internal-combustion cars, trucks and boats, we would be saving the environment and all of mankind. Or would we? “You can’t automatically assume that electrification is… SEE MORE
When Cities Meet The Water: America’s Top Urban Paddling Destinations
By paddling.com. For most paddling lovers, a dream home would involve a backyard looking over a beautiful body of water with a nice private dock for launching a kayak, canoe, or SUP board. Unfortunately, this is not a feasible reality for most people, paddling lovers or not. In fact, many… SEE MORE
Suzuki Marine Completes Run to the Capitol Powered by New Sustainable Fuel
By SUZUKI MARINE USA, LLC. 940-Mile Voyage Aboard 26-Foot Center Console Powered by New Sustainable EcoFuel Tampa, FLA. — Today’s opening of the 2023 American Boating Congress (ABC) in Washington, DC will feature a small boat that recently concluded a truly big and significant adventure — running by water from… SEE MORE
NOAA to Launch Major Advancement in Seasonal High Tide Flooding Predictions
By NOAA. The new model will aid flooding and restoration efforts, and help lessen possible impacts from climate change. NOAA plans to unveil a new model to more accurately predict when and where high tide flooding will likely occur up to a year ahead of time. This new information will… SEE MORE
Survival at Sea: Are You Prepared?
By Oceangrafixblog A jumping humpback whale in front of a sailing boat. A shipwreck at sea can happen to anybody. In the United States, 658 people died as a result of boating accidents in 2021 and 2,641 people were injured. Many deaths were due to damage to the boat. The sailboat Raindancer is a… SEE MORE
Cruising the Intercoastal Waterway
By soundingsonline.com. An experienced cruising couple share their favorite out-of-the-way stops along this legendary waterway. Last fall, when Onne and Tenley van der Wal headed to Florida aboard their 1986 Grand Banks Snow Goose, one of their goals was to go to less-traveled places. Here are the locations the couple really… SEE MORE
A Beginner's Guide to Buying the Right Gear for Kayak Fishing
By Dan Martin, Kayak fishing is a popular outdoor activity. It combines the joys of fishing with the excitement of kayaking. It's a great way to explore the waterways and catch some fish. Aside from that, it's crucial to have the right gear to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.… SEE MORE
Introducing Our New Fishing Expert: Adam Young
A Note from Our President, Anastasia Fischer I'd like to introduce Adam Young, as the new USHabors.com fishing expert and contributor! Born and raised between the St. Johns River and Indian River Lagoon in Florida, Adam brings a wealth of both freshwater and saltwater fishing knowledge to share with our… SEE MORE
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Provides $20M in Grants to Marinas
By saymedia-content.com. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced the agency’s Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) program will provide more than $20 million in grant funding for 19 states to construct, renovate and maintain marinas and other boating facilities for outdoor recreation. Under the BIG program, more than $2.8 million will… SEE MORE