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Summer 2021: Recreational Boating Trends
As we head into summer and COVID restrictions lift; harbors and waterways are expected to be significantly busier than in years past. Our friends at SeaTow just released some interesting new findings from their Summer 2021 Boating Trends Survey. Pandemic-influenced boating behavior: 52% of boaters surveyed anticipate their boating activity… SEE MORE
Safety 101: How to Choose the Right Life Jacket
By USGC. U.S. Coast Guard life jacket requirements for recreational vessels: A wearable life jacket for each person must be aboard. These life jackets must be… • U. S. Coast Guard approved • The proper size for the intended wearer • In good and serviceable condition • Properly stowed (readily… SEE MORE
News from Our Coasts: May 2021
NEWS & UPDATES FOR MAY Updates from US Harbors News & Virtual Events from Our Partners Updates from Our Coastal Business Community Photos of the Month Updates from US Harbors Don't forget to cast your vote for the Best Harbor in the US. The winning harbors will be announced on… SEE MORE
NOAA Announces Specs for Atlantic Surfclam and Ocean Quahog
NOAA Fisheries is setting 2021 and projecting 2022-2026 commercial harvest quotas for Atlantic surfclams and ocean quahogs. The final quotas, which have remained unchanged since 2004, are: Atlantic surfclams: 3.4 million bushels Ocean quahogs: 5.36 million bushels Maine ocean quahogs: 100,000 Maine bushels In addition, the Atlantic surfclam minimum size… SEE MORE
How to Prepare Your Coastal Property for Sea-Level Rise and Weather Extremes
By JAN ELLEN SPIEGEL. Your yard can be part of the solution. People who live along the Atlantic seaboard are accustomed to dealing with environmental extremes: salt spray that can kill just about anything green; relentless wind that whips vegetation into Leaning Tower of Pisa shapes; sand, shells, rocks and… SEE MORE
Fish Mapping: Now Available on Simrad!
Find the Spots Where the Fish Are! SiriusXM Marine’s Fish Mapping service is now available on Simrad NSO and NSS Evo3/3S displays via the WM-4 receiver. Whether you’re competing in a tournament, out fishing for fun, or taking clients on a charter trip, Fish Mapping provides the information you need… SEE MORE
Connecticut Free Fishing Day - Saturday, May 8
Everyone can fish for FREE, no fishing license is required. All other rules and regulations still apply, like daily limit, size limit, and closed seasons. Lots of great places to fish - check out the interactive Trout Stocking Map, CT is Fishy or the Saltwater Resource Map for ideas on places to go. SEE MORE
Boating 101: How to Call for Help During an Emergency
By US Coast Guard Office of Search and Rescue. A lot of mishaps can occur out on the water, but thankfully most are more inconvenient and embarrassing than anything else. But when lives are on the line – your boat is on fire or sinking rapidly with people on board,… SEE MORE
Work Starts Next Month to Save Historic NY Lighthouse
NBCNewYork.com Necessary work needed to shore up an historic New York lighthouse is about to get underway to save the landmark from slipping into the ocean, Sen. Chuck Schumer announced Sunday. The Montauk Point Lighthouse on Long Island's east end if finally up for restoration because of funding provided by… SEE MORE
High Density of Right Whales in Massachusetts Waters
Update from Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries The Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) is closely monitoring the presence of North Atlantic Right Whales in Massachusetts coastal waters. From the period of April 6, 2021 through April 20, 2021 aerial and acoustic surveillance conducted by the NOAA Fisheries and the Provincetown Center… SEE MORE
Make Money Renting Your Boat
How to Monetize Your Boat with SailMe.com? Sail.me is an advanced boat rental and charter platform, designed to offer and provide a seamless on-the-water experience. The flexible service is oriented towards maximum satisfaction and convenience for both renters and renters. Accessible on desktop, mobile, and app, the Sail.me system helps guests find their dreamboat,… SEE MORE
Paddling 101: Coast Guard Urges Labeling of Paddle Craft
SEATTLE — Reports of unmanned and adrift paddle craft continue to divert federal, state, and local response boat and air crews on hundreds of dangerous and costly searches that turn out to be false alarms. Since 2016, 13th Coast Guard District aircraft and vessels have launched on 746 individual cases of vessels… SEE MORE