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Find a Coastal Clean Up Event Near You

9/13/2022 - By Oceanconservancy.org. Every year during Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup™, hundreds of thousands of volunteers comb lakes, rivers and beaches around the world for trash. Find a cleanup leader near you and join the movement. Here's how to use the map (link at the bottom of this post): Search for… SEE MORE

Kayaking 101: Essential Tips for Beginners

8/19/2022 - By Nina. Kayaking is a great sport for any beginner to learn. Like cycling, it’s relatively simple to pick up. Within a few hours you’ll be paddling along happily. There are so many different types of kayaking – from flatwater kayaking to sea kayaking and whitewater kayaking. Whether you want… SEE MORE

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Fishing 101: A New Way to Record Your Catch

8/18/2022 - By M. McQuillan, USHarbors. While you are out fishing, do you sometimes encounter an unusual fish that you've never seen before? Do you forget to bring a camera to record your catch? Would you like to have beautiful fish prints to frame and hang in your kitchen, or give to… SEE MORE

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August is National Catfish Month

8/1/2022 - By Nationaldaycalendar. NATIONAL CATFISH MONTH National Catfish Month is an annual designation observed in August. Around the country, catfish finds its way onto menus and dinner tables providing tasty, tasty healthy meals, breakfast, lunch and dinner! Farm-raised catfish not only provide improved opportunities for employment, but the tender white meat… SEE MORE

Fall 2022 Boat Shows

7/26/2022 - Fall is a great time to go to a boat show! Here is a selection of premier fall boat shows all across the US, for boat and fishing enthusiasts of all stripes, as well as lots of fun for the whole family. Port Townsend, WA - The Port Townsend Wooden… SEE MORE

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Best Places to Fish in California

7/25/2022 - By Takemefishing. With so many options for fishing in California, it can be hard to settle on the right place for you and the type of species you’re after. Get tips on where to fish in California for a successful day on the water. CALIFORNIA FISHING REGULATIONS Whether you’re planning… SEE MORE

Paddle Safe Week is July 23-29

7/20/2022 - By Washington State Park Boating Program Washington State Governor Jay Inslee has issued a proclamation declaring the week of July 23-29 to be statewide Paddle Safe Week. In partnership with the Washington State Parks Boating Program, Paddle Safe Week will lead a statewide effort to create a culture of safety… SEE MORE

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The History of National Ice Cream Day

7/16/2022 - By National Today. Thanks to President Reagan, we celebrate National Ice Cream Day every third Sunday in July, meaning July 17 this year. Reagan wanted to commemorate a treat enjoyed by over 90 percent of the US population. In 1984, he decreed a day for ice cream, and his proclamation… SEE MORE

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The History of Classic Salmon Reels Starts in Maine

7/14/2022 - By Steve Woit. Maine’s storied history of fishing tackle includes men who designed and built early salmon reels. Maine has a storied history of fishing tackle makers, including Hiram Leonard and modern tackle retailers like L.L. Bean, but much less is known about the men who designed and built the… SEE MORE

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Safety 101: Summer Grilling on your Boat

7/14/2022 - By Boatest. The mouthwatering aroma of grilling burgers wafting through the evening air, the sound of brats hissing and popping as they near peak perfection. Because grills are located above decks, boaters tend to treat them with a more cavalier attitude when it comes to safety — bad move. According… SEE MORE

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