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2021 Recreational Bluefish Catch Limits
WHAT THIS NOTICE DOES The Secretary of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces changes to the recreational catch limit for bluefish. Effective 12:01 a.m. January 1, 2021: Recreational anglers fishing from shore or private boats can keep up to 3 bluefish per person per day. Recreational anglers fishing from for-hire boats can… SEE MORE
News from Our Coasts: December 2020
NEWS & UPDATES FOR DECEMBER Updates from US Harbors News & Virtual Events from Our Partners Updates from Our Coastal Business Community Photos of the Month Dear Reader, As we wrap up an unprecedented year, we want to thank you for your support. Although much has changed over the last… SEE MORE
Confused About NOAA's Printed Chart Messaging?
NOAA charts ARE still being printed, in spite of the confusing messaging you might have heard. There is an important reason they will never stop being printed: electronics are not perfect and anyone on a boat should have a back-up on board in case they fail. Plus may people who… SEE MORE
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
Slow Speed Zone SE of NYC to Protect Right Whales
In Effect Through December 2 NOAA Fisheries is triggering a Slow Zone (voluntary vessel speed restriction zone), southeast of New York City. This Slow Zone was triggered on November 17, 2020, when the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute acoustic monitoring buoy detected right whales in the New York Bight, New York. Mariners, please go around this… 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
CARES Act Funding Available for Maryland Fishing Industry
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced applications will be available Nov. 4 for economic relief funds for the commercial seafood industry through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES), for those who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The application will be available to eligible… 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