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A few lucky sailors are already out on their moorings, commissioning their boats for a great boating season ahead.

Safety 101: 8 Boating Safety Tips and Tools

5/21/2022

It’s National Safe Boating Week, and NOAA has partnered with the National Safe Boating Council, a NOAA Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador, to make it easy to remember what to do when you’re out in a sail or motor boat, canoe, kayak or other sea-worthy vessel this summer. Here’s NOAA's checklist for anyone going… SEE MORE

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Chemical-Free Cleaning Products to Keep Your Boat Looking Great

5/20/2022

Use the best in innovative cleaning products to keep you and your family safe from harsh chemicals, while keeping your boat looking beautiful! Zoppinh.com brings you this amazing collection from Ewbank, a UK company that has been providing tools for chemical-free cleaning since 1850.    The Steam Chief, a 1800W Stem… SEE MORE

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Biden Warns of ‘Another Tough Hurricane Season’ this Year

5/20/2022

By Zeke Miller and Chris Megerian. JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. (AP) — President Joe Biden warned Wednesday that the country will likely see “another tough hurricane season” this year, and he pledged that his administration was prepared to respond to the storms and help Americans recover from them. “We know… SEE MORE

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Wildfires, Severe Weather Marked April 2022

5/18/2022

April 2022 was slightly cooler and wetter than normal across the contiguous U.S., according to the National Centers for Environmental Information. What made the month standout was an early start to the wildfire season, several tornado outbreaks and a widespread Western drought. Below are more takeaways from NOAA’s latest monthly U.S.… SEE MORE

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A classic Arey's Pond Boat Yard cat, at left, sits on the Chesapeake beside a modern cruising catamaran.

Boating 101: Spring Checklist

5/16/2022

By John Page Williams. Hooray for spring! It’s time to get out on the water. But first, make sure your boat is ready to run smoothly, reliably, and safely. (And even if you have been fishing all winter, it’s a good time to check over your rig for an even… SEE MORE

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US Harbors' Annual "Best Harbor in the U.S." Contest

Best Harbor 2022 Leaderboard

5/15/2022

With just over two weeks left to VOTE for your Best Harbor, a few clear coastal favorites have emerged. Don't see your favorite harbor in the list below? Get out and vote today!  Not only will the winning harbor get bragging rights, the Grand Winner and Regional Winner harbors will… SEE MORE

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Moon Goes Blood Red this Weekend: ‘Eclipse for the Americas’

5/14/2022

By Marcia Dunn. CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A total lunar eclipse will grace the night skies this weekend, providing longer than usual thrills for stargazers across North and South America. The celestial action unfolds Sunday night into early Monday morning, with the moon bathed in the reflected red and… SEE MORE

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Florida Red Tide Status Update for May 13, 2022

5/13/2022

Current Conditions The red tide organism, Karenia brevis, was observed at very low concentrations in one sample from Northwest Florida over the past week. Additional details are provided below. In Southwest Florida over the past week, K. brevis was not observed. In Northwest Florida over the past week, K. brevis was observed at very low concentrations in Walton County. Along the Florida East… SEE MORE

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Study Finds Cleaner Air Leads to More Atlantic Hurricanes

5/13/2022

By Seth Borenstein. Cleaner air in United States and Europe is brewing more Atlantic hurricanes, a new U.S. government study found. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration study links changes in regionalized air pollution across the globe to storm activity going both up and down. A 50% decrease in pollution particles and… SEE MORE

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There are many ways to reinforce a home against wind damage — some are simple enough to DIY while others may require professional assistance.

Safety 101: What To Do If a Tree Falls On Your House During a Storm

5/11/2022

By The Dekanski Home Selling Team. Do you know what you would do if a tree fell on your house? It's okay if you don't; no one likes to think about worst-case scenarios. However, thinking ahead and making plans can help you be as safe as possible in the unlikely… SEE MORE

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Women on the Water: Kristen Frohnhoefer, President of Sea Tow

5/11/2022

Kristen Frohnhoefer, President of Sea Tow joins Anastasia Fischer, President of US Harbors for our "Women on the Water" video series. As Kirsten says, she learned to bleed Sea Tow yellow at a young age. With more than 25 years of experience, she is a wealth of information when it… SEE MORE

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May 15 Eclipse Visibility Map from NASA

Where to Watch the Lunar Eclipse on May 15th

5/9/2022

By NASA Skywatchers in the Western Hemisphere can look forward to a total lunar eclipse in mid-May. The event will be visible across the Americas, Europe, and Africa – basically anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time. [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1920"] Eclipse visibility map for the May… SEE MORE

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