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News from Our Coasts: Week of 6/22/2020
NEWS & UPDATES THIS WEEK Status Updates: Harbors & Marinas Around the Country News & Virtual Events from Our Partners Updates from Our Coastal Business Community Photos of the Week NOTE FROM THE EDITOR: To help our coastal community weather the pandemic, US Harbors is posting weekly news summaries of… SEE MORE
Georgia Legislature Approves Measure Addressing Unnecessary Anchoring Restrictions
The Georgia State Legislature passed HB-833, which fixes several issues that unnecessarily restricted boaters’ access to anchor in all of Georgia’s tidal waters. The legislation now heads to Governor Kemp who is expected to sign the bill into law. “This is a tremendous victory for the recreational boating community and… SEE MORE
State of Maine COVID-19 Checklist for Vessel Charters
The operational checklist for charter fishing, sightseeing/daysailing and windjammers was issued on June 16th, 2020. Pre-Trip Considerations Vessels that take 6 guests or fewer, “6 packs,” can run at maximum capacity. Vessels licensed to take 7 or more passengers must not exceed passenger limits established in current guidance from the Governor’s… SEE MORE
News from Our Coasts: Week of 6/15/2020
NEWS & UPDATES THIS WEEK Status Updates: Harbors & Marinas Around the Country News & Virtual Events from Our Partners Updates from Our Coastal Business Community Photos of the Week NOTE FROM THE EDITOR: To help our coastal community weather the pandemic, US Harbors is posting weekly news summaries of… SEE MORE
News from Our Coasts: Week of 6/8/2020
NEWS & UPDATES THIS WEEK Status Updates: Harbors & Marinas Around the Country News & Virtual Events from Our Partners Updates from Our Coastal Business Community Photos of the Week NOTE FROM THE EDITOR: To help our coastal community weather the pandemic, US Harbors is posting weekly news summaries of updates… SEE MORE
Senate to Vote on Great American Outdoors Act in June
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced that the Senate will take up the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) when it resumes work in June. This landmark legislation would fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund, as well as address the $20 billion maintenance backlog on America’s public lands… SEE MORE
News from Our Coasts: Week of 6/1/2020
NOTE FROM THE EDITOR: To help our coastal community weather the pandemic, US Harbors is posting weekly news summaries of updates and announcements received from our coastal community, including timely information on the status of harbors and marinas around the country. The deadline for submission is Thursday, 11PM ET. Items received… SEE MORE
“Best Harbor in the U.S.” 2020 Winners Announced
The"Best Harbor" 2020 winner is: Depoe Bay, Oregon! The 2020 Runner’s Up are: OnSet Beach, MA Padanaram, MA Boothbay, ME Cuttyhunk, MA Oriental, NC The 2020 Best Harbor contest ran on our site and social channels throughout the month of May, and was open to all 1,403 harbors for which… SEE MORE
The Ultimate Safety, Comfort, and Control For Every Boater
Ferrari meets Hummer. That’s the concept behind Life Proof Boats, the state-of-the-art designer and builder of rugged aluminum boats that can withstand anything life throws your way. These boats are virtually unsinkable. Because they have so much flotation to them, you would literally need to fill them with lead to… SEE MORE
NOAA’s Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary Seeks Applicants
NOAA’s Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary is seeking applicants for six primary and five alternate seats on its advisory council. The council ensures public participation in sanctuary management and provides advice to the sanctuary superintendent. The sanctuary is accepting applications for the following seats: at large (two primary and one… SEE MORE
News from Our Coasts: Week of 5/25/2020
NOTE FROM THE EDITOR: To help our coastal community weather the pandemic, US Harbors is posting weekly news summaries of updates and announcements received from our coastal community, including timely information on the status of harbors and marinas around the country. The deadline for submission is Thursday, 11PM ET. Items received… SEE MORE