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NOAA Announces 2026 Federal Recreational Red Snapper Season, Exempted Fishing Permits in South Atlantic
By fisheries.noaa.gov, fisheries.noaa.gov. NOAA Fisheries announced today the 2026 federal recreational red snapper fishing season in the South Atlantic and the issuance of three exempted fishing…
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Back Aboard Tres Hombres: Sailing an Engineless Cargo Ship Through Europe’s Historic Trade Routes
By Jordan Harssen, best4boats.com. In an era of mega container ships and global supply chains, one 109-foot brigantine is making the case — voyage by voyage…
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2026 Best Harbor Contest Winners Announced!
Padanaram, South Dartmouth, MA Wins Best Harbor Padanaram, Massachusetts is the Grand Winner, Best Harbor in the U.S. for 2026 Boaters and coastal enthusiasts in Padanaram,…
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A Tale of Two Gulf of Alaska Crossings: Yacht and Tugboat
By Norris Comer, best4boats. The Gulf of Alaska is one of those bodies of water that commands respect from anyone who's crossed it — or plans…
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Port of Everett Marina: A Complete Guide to the West Coast’s Largest Public Marina
By Dawn Anderson, best4boats. With 2,300 slips and over 3,000 acres of waterfront — more than half open to the public — the Port of Everett…
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NOAA improves aviation forecasts to bolster U.S. air travel efficiency, safety
By noaa.gov, noaa.gov. Passengers, pilots, and crew: Get ready for greater peace of mind. Starting in late March, a new NOAA weather forecast system will provide…
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NOAA Installs New PORTS® in Boston Harbor
By noaa.gov, noaa.gov. New navigational system will improve safety in one of nation’s busiest ports NOAA announced today the successful installation of a Physical Oceanographic Real-Time System…
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Alaska’s Top Fishing Destinations: Lodges and Harbors Worth the Journey
By Shawn Bean, sportfishingmag.com. Alaska remains one of the premier fishing destinations in North America, and for boaters and anglers planning a trip north, choosing the…
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North Carolina Coast: Harbor Access to Diverse Fishing Grounds
By Ric Burnley, sportfishingmag.com. North Carolina's strategic harbor locations and inlet systems provide exceptional access to some of the East Coast's most productive fishing grounds. From…
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Legendary Racing Yacht Wild Oats XI Reborn as Palm Beach XI for Sydney to Hobart
By Arnie Hammerman, best4boats.com. The transformation of one of ocean racing's most successful vessels offers insights into how advanced marine technology developed for competition can translate…
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Night Fishing for Striped Bass: A Guide to New Jersey’s Fall Surf
By Nick Honachefsky, Published in sportfishingmag.com As fall settles over the mid-Atlantic coast, experienced surf anglers know that some of the best striper fishing happens after…
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“Rowing into the Son” Chronicles Historic Transatlantic Row
By Norris Comer, Published in best4boats.com. For harbor enthusiasts and maritime adventurers, few stories capture the raw reality of ocean rowing like Jordan Hanssen's account of…
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B.A.S.S. Set to Impose New Restrictions on Live Sonar in Tournament Events
By Jim Hendricks. New B.A.S.S. restrictions on FFS scheduled for 2026 season. B.A.S.S., the iconic and long-standing Bass Anglers Sportsman Society, has announced that beginning in…
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Target New Jersey’s Artificial Reefs This Spring
By Dave Migdal. New Jersey’s artificial reef fishing is getting better with age. At first glance, the coast of New Jersey looks like every other on…
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Emergency Rule Increases Red Grouper Opportunities for Commercial and Recreational Fishermen
By fisheries.noaa.gov. NOAA Fisheries is implementing an emergency rule that will increase the Gulf of America red grouper catch limits and extend the recreational fishing season based on updated stock…
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39 White Marlin in A Day!
By Nick Carter. Lights Out Wins Oak Bluffs Bluewater Classic with epic run on 47 white marlin. The Lights Out New England Angling Club put up…
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Fishing for Giant Freshwater Game Fish
By sportfishingmag.com. Where and how to fish for the planet's biggest, meanest freshwater species. There are big fish, and then there are giant fish. A 10-pound…
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15 Tips for Planning Your Best Day at the Beach
By noaa.gov. Days spent at the beach create a lifetime of memories: building sand castles, swimming, boating, or even just listening to the waves crash while…
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Master the Art of West Coast Bass Fishing
By US Harbors. The golden kelp forests stretching along California's coast harbor one of the Pacific's most sought-after gamefish: the California calico bass. These checkerboard-patterned fighters,…
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Explore Roche Harbor: US Harbors’ Best Pacific Harbor of 2025
Roche Harbor, WA, is a beloved destination for Pacific Northwest boaters. Tucked into the sheltered waterways of Washington’s San Juan Islands, Roche Harbor offers a world-class…
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A Guide to Fishing North Carolina’s Crystal Coast
By Doug Olander Located near the easternmost protrusion of the Outer Banks, the Crystal Coast offers inshore opportunities and a relatively easy run to the Gulf…
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NOAA Technology to Support Aviation Safety in the Bahamas
By noaa.gov. NOAA has signed an agreement with Sky Miles Limited, a Bahamian company, to develop and install an advanced aviation forecast system. This system will…
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Braid vs. Mono Fishing Line
By Chris Woodward. Tips on how and when to use braided or monofilament fishing lines. Deciding when to use braided fishing line vs. monofilament fishing line…
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Eleven of Best Fishing Spots in the World
By Doug Olander. Great fishing destinations to fulfill your fishing fantasies. While most of us fish our own backyards most of the time, we also dream…
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Winter Fishing for California Yellowtail
By Jim Hendricks. Spawning squid put winter yellowtail in the mood to bite.The California yellowtail ranks as one of the most sought-after and prized game fish on the…
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Cold Water Tips for Big Calico Bass
By Jim Hendricks. Special tactics help Southern California anglers catch big calico bass throughout winter. Cooling ocean temperatures, chilly weather and the closure of bottom fishing…
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New Data for Improved Navigation in the Upper Hudson River
By oceanservice.noaa.gov. Real-time data on coastal conditions will support improved maritime navigation in New York. Navigating New York waterways just got a bit easier. NOAA and…
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The Canoe in the Forest
By Joshua Hunt. An unfinished boat hidden on a remote island in Alaska illuminates a missing chapter in the history of traditional Haida and Tlingit canoe…
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Endangered Species: One Man’s Fight for the Sea
By Carli Stewart. David Goethel has lived a life that many only read about in adventure novels. As a small boat fisherman, he has faced the…
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Gulf Coast Wintertime Fishing
By Todd Masson. In south Louisiana, December fishing is great and horrible. One of the most iconic opening lines from all of world literature comes from…
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