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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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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

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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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Everything You Need To Know About Red Tide

7/8/2022

By NOAA Harmful algal blooms, or HABs, occur when colonies of algae—simple plants that live in the sea and freshwater—grow out of control while producing toxic or harmful effects on people, fish, shellfish, marine mammals, and birds. The human illnesses caused by HABs, though rare, can be debilitating or even… 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

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The History of Fireworks

7/4/2022

By Alexis Stempien. On America's first Fourth of July celebration in 1777, fireworks were one color: orange. There were no elaborate sparkles, no red, white, and blue stars -- nothing more than a few glorified (although uplifting) explosions in the sky. As it turns out, although we've been lighting fireworks… SEE MORE

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Rare Black Gar Caught in Texas

7/3/2022

By Captain Experiences Angler Surprise: Rare Black Alligator Gar Caught in Texas During another successful day of fly fishing for redfish, Captain Justin and angler Terrel Maguire happened upon an actual fish of a lifetime. Justin will tell you that seeing gator gar in the Texas coastal marsh is “very… SEE MORE

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Safety Tips for Night Boating

7/3/2022

By Discover Boating. There are many reasons why you may find yourself out on the water after dark. You may be night fishing, taking a moonlit romantic cruise or getting back after a dinner that ran long. Night boating is different from day excursions and adds particular challenges. The good… SEE MORE

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