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One of 17 schoolies I landed during a recent fishing trip on Narragansett Bay.

Winter Chore Could Spark an Idea to Increase Fishing Line Recycling

2/3/2021 - Winter is annual maintenance time for many anglers, and respooling with new line and recycling the old is a common task. Ever thought about what happens once you dispose of the old line in a fishing line recycling tube? It’s not pretty. Turning fishing line into new products is labor-intensive,… SEE MORE

The Boston Whaler has become a boating icon.Line up of Boston Whalers at Maine's Boston Whaler Rendezvous, new and old.There will be some dock space for Whalers to arrive by water.

5 Tips for a Safe Boating Season

10/7/2020 - Other than the colors of trees and cooler temperatures, what’s different about boating in the fall? A lot, according to the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water, especially when it comes your safety aboard. One big issue is there are fewer boats – often the quickest pathway to a rescue… SEE MORE

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Enter to Win $15,000: BoatUS Foundation and Berkley Recast & Recycle Contest

8/31/2020 - Have you ever wondered how old, discarded fishing line is recycled and reused? You may be surprised to learn that turning fishing line into new products is labor intensive, requiring a series of workers to comb through, sort, clean, remove hooks and weights, and separate out miles of encrusted debris… SEE MORE

TowBoat US Press Release - January 27th, 2020.

TowBoatUS Boat-Towing Captains Honored for Lifesaving Acts

1/27/2020 - ORLANDO, Fla. – Being a TowBoatUS towing captain means you spend a lot of time on the water assisting recreational boaters with routine issues like breakdowns or running aground. It also means that when boaters are in grave trouble, there is no hesitation to help. Seven captains who acted as… SEE MORE

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Brothers Come Home From the Sea For New Calling

1/15/2020 - CHARLESTON, S.C. – When he was young, Thomas Griffin says he looked up to his older brother, Joseph “Bert” Abeyta. Though Abeyta is 13 years senior, the siblings always shared a tight bond. With a long lineage of commercial fishermen and ship captains in their family, it was no surprise… SEE MORE

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