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10 Tips For Enjoying Cold-Water Boating in Winter
By Ken Schultz. While most boats are laid up over winter, there’s still plenty of boating in winter to enjoy: in warmer climates for the purpose of fishing or simply cruising, on cold rivers where winter steelhead exist, in coastal waters for migrating species, and so forth. Whether you’re boating… SEE MORE
Kayak Versus SUP Board: Which One Should I Buy?
By Tom Gaffey. Paddling is a great hobby to start at any time in life. Not only is paddling on the water an incredible way to connect with nature, but it’s a great workout, and it’s also loads of fun. Once you catch the paddling bug you are bound to… SEE MORE
High Tide Flooding Outlook for February 2024
By US Harbors. Coastal Flooding Predictions for February 2024 This month NOAA is predicting "likely" high-tide flooding only for Hilo Bay / Kuhio Bay, Hawaii! Otherwise the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, West Coast, and Hawaii are indicated for potential flooding in the 2nd week of February. Surprisingly NOAA is not predicting any locations… SEE MORE
Preparing for Coastal Flood Events
By Ready.Gov. How to Prepare for Coastal Flood Events Make a plan for your household, including your pets, so that you and your family know what to do, where to go, and what you will need to protect yourselves from flooding. Learn and practice evacuation routes, shelter plans, and flash flood… SEE MORE
IMPORTANT: Maine DMR Requesting Coastal Damage Report
By Maine Department of Marine Resources. The Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) has provided the following update to the previously released information on reporting storm damage: Individuals of private industry and privately owned commercial infrastructure who sustained property damage from the January 10th storm, including wharfs, floats, vessels, etc. are… SEE MORE
2024 Winter Boat Shows
By US Harbors. The 2024 Boat Show Season Has Started! Already a show or two has come and gone, but get ready as things heat up starting this weekend with great boat shows around the country. Boat Shows in January Chicago Boat Show -- Jan. 10-14. This coming weekend, if… SEE MORE
What To Do (And Not Do) During A Flood
By The Weather Channel. While tornadoes and hurricanes are scary and destructive, when it comes to one of the most dangerous weather events, floods are devastating. The Federal Emergency Management Agency indicates flood damage cost $17 billion annually between 2010 and 2018, and the numbers are rising nationally. This type… SEE MORE
High Tide Flooding Outlook for January 2024
By US Harbors. Coastal Flooding Predictions for January 2024 2024 is starting off with a bang, with coastal storm conditions bringing storm surge warnings and coastal flooding around the country. NOAA's January high-tide flooding predictions do not account for real-time weather conditions where wind and weather conditions may cause additional flooding outside… SEE MORE
Boating: Assessing Our Carbon Footprint
By Eric Colby. Recreational boats account for less than 0.1% of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to a report called “Pathways to Propulsion Decarbonization for the Recreational Marine Industry” commissioned by the International Council of Marine Industry Associations. The same vessels also create 0.7% of transportation carbon dioxide emissions in… SEE MORE
Clearing the Waterways
By Eric Colby. Abandoned vessels threaten navigation and the environment, but removing them can be complicated. Kara Diehl was in the hospital with complications from Type 1 diabetes when her phone rang. The caller was inquiring about her late father’s abandoned boat. “I didn’t know my dad had owned a… SEE MORE
Recipes for the Boat: Halibut Ceviche
By LaDonna Rose Gundersen. Celebrate the holidays with the magic of ceviche – a dish that transforms raw fish into a festive delight! Alaska halibut, my top pick for its wild-caught, sustainable goodness, takes center stage. The sweet and mild flavor dances in a citrus marinade, where the acid performs… SEE MORE
Twin Crises Send Cargo Ships Back to 18th Century Trade Routes
By gcaptain.com. A year that started with smooth sailing for the global economy — vanishing supply snarls, slower inflation and fading pandemic gloom — is ending with another gathering storm as the maritime industry and retailers that rely on it confront crises in the world’s two big ocean-to-ocean canals. The… SEE MORE
