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San Francisco Area Crabbers End Holdout
By Nick Rahaim. First came whales, then came a price most West Coast Dungeness crabbers deemed too low to fish for, but after nearly two months of having their gear at the ready, San Francisco area Dungie fishermen finally set their pots Monday, Jan. 11, at 8 a.m. They will… SEE MORE
U.S. Boat Sales Reached 13-Year High in 2020
With heightened interest in outdoor recreation activities and ways to social distance, consumer demand for new boats surged across the country in 2020. The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), representing North American recreational boat, engine and marine accessory manufacturers, reports that retail unit sales of new powerboats in the U.S. increased last… 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
Best Kids Fishing Destinations in California
By Sean Ward of OnTrackFishing.com Headed to California for your next vacation? Whether you’re a native of the Golden State or you’re a first-time visitor to the area, what you need to know is that California offers some of the best fishing opportunities. You don’t have to be an expert… 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
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
Free Pumpout Nav App – Your Go-To Guide for Sewage Disposal
Whether you are exploring new waterways or sailing comfortably in familiar territory, after a day on your vessel, you’ll want to find the most convenient location to dump at the pump before you return home. Now there’s an app for that, available in select regions of California, throughout Oregon and… 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