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Fun Facts About America's Birthday
Get in the patriotic spirit with a few of our favorite informative facts about Independence Day! SEE MORE
Coast Guard Sectors Miami, Key West set Port Condition Whiskey for Hurricane Elsa
The Coast Guard Captain of the Ports for Key West and Miami (COTP) set port condition Whiskey for the Port of Key West and the Port of Miami due to the expectation of sustained gale force winds of 25 mph and gusts up to 40 mph generated from Hurricane Elsa that may… SEE MORE
Heated Boat Storage: Make Plans for Your Boat at South Wharf
Located in One of the "Best Harbors" in the US, South Wharf Provides State-of-the-Art Boat Storage. Opening Fall 2021 is South Wharf’s new indoor heated storage facility. This state-of-the-art, high-end facility has an open design which spans 40,000 sq ft, is climate-controlled and fully secure. Indoor storage is the best way to store your… SEE MORE
Red Tide Status Update for June 25, 2021
Current Conditions A patchy bloom of the red tide organism, Karenia brevis, persists on the Florida Gulf Coast. Over the past week, K. brevis was detected in 98 samples. Bloom concentrations (>100,000 cells/liter) were observed in 37 samples: one sample from Pasco County, nine samples from Pinellas County, 18 samples from Hillsborough County, eight samples… SEE MORE
40 Years of Building Boats that Honor Downeast Heritage & Family
"We really value family here at Eastern Boats, and we run our business like a family." Eastern Boats has been building classic boats with DownEast hulls for over 40 years. Their boats are famous for their workboat heritage where safety, function, and comfort are valued over fancy add-ons. Their lines… SEE MORE
News from Our Coasts: June 2021
NEWS & UPDATES FOR JUNE Updates from US Harbors News & Virtual Events from Our Partners Updates from Our Coastal Business Community Photos of the Month Updates from US Harbors Congratulations to Charlevoix, Michigan for winning the top prize in our Best Harbor 2021 contest. Thanks to all of our… SEE MORE
Coast Guard Kicks Off Operation Be Whale Wise
SEATTLE — The Coast Guard kicks off Operation Be Whale Wise to encourage the public to practice safe whale-watching this summer in the Pacific Northwest. Operation Be Whale Wise is an effort to educate the public through outreach and enforcement activities, as well as increase the public's stewardship of these local… SEE MORE
Florida Red Tide Mid-Week Update for June 16, 2021
Current Conditions A bloom of the red tide organism, Karenia brevis, persists in Southwest Florida. Over the past week, K. brevis was detected in 52 samples, with bloom concentrations (>100,000 cells/liter) observed in six samples from Pinellas County, three samples from Hillsborough County, and four samples from Manatee County. Additional details are provided below. In Southwest Florida over… SEE MORE
Why It May be Better to Donate Your Boat Now, and Not In December
By BoatUS Foundation. ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Boat owners wishing to do good or take advantage of potential tax benefits may consider donating their boats to charity. Often this decision is made at the end of year just before the start of the new tax season. Waiting until the end of… SEE MORE
Fishing 101: Tips for Finding a Good Fishing Spot in Open Water
By Kenneth Reaves. When learning the ropes - and rods - of saltwater fishing, thorough preparation involves more than just a rich arsenal of gear and the appropriate attire. Open-water fishing is challenging and requires technique and prior research. If you’re embarking on an open-water adventure for the first time,… SEE MORE
On Florida’s Horizon: Dust, Brilliant Sunsets and Allergies
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Sunsets across Florida in the coming days could become even more spectacular, as clouds of dust from the Sahara desert sweep in across the Atlantic coast. The plume is expected to dampen storm activity but worsen air pollution, causing trouble for some people with allergies and… SEE MORE
The Secret is Out: Find Fishing Hot Spots in Real-Time
SiriusXM Marine’s Fish Mapping gives users real-time information for fishing and weather conditions. Fish Mapping helps you find the hot spots! Serious offshore anglers rely on SiriusXM to take much of the guesswork out of fishing. The service recommends areas most likely to be active and gives anglers data they… SEE MORE