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News from Our Coasts (Week of 3/30/2020)
NOTE FROM THE EDITOR: US Harbors is now posting a weekly news summary of announcements and stories received from our coastal community. This is the first of our weekly posts, and includes timely information on what people who boat and fish should/should not do during the COVID-19 outbreak as well as… SEE MORE
COVID-19 Resources from the Rhode Island Marine Trades Organization
RITMA, Rhode Island Marine Trades Organization www.ritma.org In an ever-changing news landscape, RIMTA hopes to provide a sounding board for its members. For more information on any of the below, or if you have an unanswered question you’d like to ask please contact A Member of the RIMTA Team. 1)… SEE MORE
The Life Jacket Association Guidelines for Cleaning and Storing Your PFD
The Life Jacket Association (LJA) provides the following guidance. For more information on the LJA please visit their website at www.lifejacketassociation.org If you think your product has been exposed to a virus, clean as recommended by the manufacturer and then let dry in warm, low humidity environment for at least 72… SEE MORE
Maryland Clarifies "No Recreational Boating" Order
By Meg Walburn Viviano. The Chesapeake Bay states are now all under individual Stay at Home orders, with Washington, D.C. following Maryland, Virginia and Delaware’s COVID-19 pandemic precautions. What exactly the orders mean for various outdoor activities has been tricky to pin down. The state of Maryland went far enough… SEE MORE
What Does Gov. DeSantis’ Safer at Home Order Mean?
By Zachary T. Sampson. Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday announced a stay-at-home order for Floridians. The state was slower than many to take such a strict measure. When does the order take effect? Friday at 12:01 a.m. It’s supposed to be in place until April 30. How is this different than the local… SEE MORE
Self Isolation Hacks from Offshore Sailing
By Amory Ross. As the world around us slips into Coronavirus isolation the concept of confined spaces and limited freedoms can be daunting. I remember the first time I sailed across an ocean and the first time I had those same feelings. The reality is that, since then, isolation has… SEE MORE
Exercising During Coronavirus: Can I Jog? Is That Water Fountain Safe?
By Gretchen Reynolds. With almost all of us spending a lot of time at home because of the coronavirus pandemic and some under edicts to shelter in place and avoid going out at all, those of us who are used to regular exercise naturally have pressing questions and concerns about… SEE MORE
Outdoor Activities for Social Distancing
During this period of social distancing, now more than ever we realize how important it is to feel part of a larger community. While most of the activities below can be done alone or with a loved one with whom you are isolating we ask that you check regulations in… SEE MORE
Coronavirus Resources, Links and Information
We will be updating the links below as more programs become available. Please let us know if you are looking for specific information and we will do our best to locate local resources. General Info Get the latest CDC information and official White House guidelines on Coronavirus. Emergency Financial Assistance… SEE MORE
You Can Now Virtually Tour These U.S. National Parks From Wherever You Are
By Nicoletta Richardson. As everyone moves life indoors for a while, more virtual opportunities are being created. You can take an afternoon tour of the British Museum in London, or tune in nightly for a performance streamed by the Metropolitan Opera. And we just discovered that you can still get your fix of… SEE MORE
