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News from Our Coasts: November 2020
NEWS & UPDATES FOR NOVEMBER News from Harbormasters News & Virtual Events from Our Partners Updates from Our Coastal Business Community Photos of the Month Cheers! We're getting our holiday mood on... We've gathered some of our favorite products, foods and books to delight everyone on your holiday list. Let us… SEE MORE
America's Great Loop on a Budget
Interest in the Great Loop, the 6,000-mile boat trip that circumnavigates the eastern US and part of Canada, is growing rapidly. But, as many consider taking on this adventure of a lifetime, a frequent question is “Can I afford it?” The simple answer is yes, as there are many ways… SEE MORE
5 Tips for Buying a New or Used Boat
By Stacey Nedrow-Wigmore/BoatUS With families unable to spend their usual summer traveling, attending summer camp, or visiting friends and relatives due to the coronavirus pandemic, many more Americans turned to boating in 2020 than in years past. The National Marine Manufacturers Association reported that sales of new powerboats were up… SEE MORE
How to Get Marine Weather on Your Chartplotter/MFD
Watch how Captain Henderson uses SiriusXM Marine Weather to stay safe! SiriusXM Marine provides up-to-date marine weather information and forecasts directly on your boat’s chartplotter/MFD. The service is delivered by satellite, giving you current situational awareness for up to 200 miles from the contiguous US. Plus, you can add SiriusXM… SEE MORE
News from Our Coasts: October 2020
NEWS & UPDATES FOR OCTOBER News & Virtual Events from Our Partners Updates from Our Coastal Business Community Photos of the Month We celebrated the second annual Harbormaster Appreciation Day on October 8th with a virtual meeting featuring Harbormasters from across the country and representatives from two of our sponsors… SEE MORE
The 8 Things That’ll Help You Find Fish Faster
In this podcast, Jay Feimster from PointClickFish.com talks with Dan Dickerson from SiriusXM Marine about their new Fish Mapping service. Fish Mapping includes 8 dedicated fishing features to help saltwater anglers locate fish faster: Fishing Recommendations – gives locations oceanographers recommend for specific types of game fish, based on data-driven… SEE MORE
National Seafood Month: Behind the Scenes of the Most Consumed Seafood
Shrimp, tuna, clams—the most popular seafood items in the United States are familiar names to both seafood lovers and the occasional consumer. You may have wondered about the environmental impact of consuming more of a popular product. We’ve got good news: U.S. seafood is sustainable seafood! Thanks to our robust… SEE MORE
10 Simple Ways To Save Money on Boating
By Stacey Nedrow-Wigmore If you’re like me, you’ve probably been spending a lot more quality time on your boat this year. It’s one of the safest ways to get away — either solo or with the family. Even science says boating makes you healthier. But more time on the water… SEE MORE
Disasters on Two Coasts: How to Help
By Concepción de León and Christine Hauser. As wildfires continue to blaze through Oregon, California and Washington State, thousands of people have been displaced, millions of acres have been burned and state leaders are struggling to help survivors who have lost their homes and loved ones. At the same time, Hurricane Sally, which… SEE MORE
New Podcast Episode: Chris Bedford, Meteorologist to the Sailing "Stars", Talks Coastal Weather
In this episode of our USH Harbors podcast--All About Our Coasts--Chris Bedford, famed meteorologist who has forecasted for the world's most prestigious sailing races, talks about the challenges in predicting coastal weather, what recreational sailors should know about weather data and forecasts, and about what AI is good at--and not… SEE MORE
The Best Oil for Your Outboard? Ask a Professional Angler
Professional tournament anglers demand more out of their gear and equipment than anybody — after all, their livelihoods depend on it. Some of the best professional bass anglers in the business, including Dean Rojas, a perennial favorite on the Bassmaster Elite and Major League Fishing circuits with more than $2.7… SEE MORE
News from Our Coasts: September 2020
NEWS & UPDATES FOR SEPTEMBER News & Virtual Events from Our Partners Updates from Our Coastal Business Community Photos of the Month We are excited to announce the second annual National Harbormaster Appreciation Day will be celebrated on October 8th, 2020. The holiday, registered with the National Day Archive, is… SEE MORE