Category: Boating

Join the 4th of July Boat Parade in Tampa

7/4/2022 - Celebrate July 4th with Friends of the Riverwalk as we host our 2nd Annual July 4th Boat Parade and Blessing of the Fleet. The Blessing of the Fleet is a tradition that began years ago but is still practiced in many fishing and boating communities around the world to ensure a safe… SEE MORE

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Regatta on the Columbia River

6/18/2022 - Rose City Yacht Club invites all eligible boats to participate in the Jack Gainer Memorial Medium Distance Race to be held on the Columbia River. DESCRIPTION: This is a one-day regatta with a single 12 to 15 nautical mile race. ELIGIBILITY AND INSTRUCTIONS: The regatta will be governed by the… SEE MORE

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Shannon Heavin, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Boston Harborfest

7/1/2022 - 7/4/2022 - With hundreds of activities over Independence Day week at Boston’s best landmarks, this family-friendly event is one of the country’s largest Fourth of July festivals. Activities include historical reenactments, Freedom Trail walks, boat tours, live entertainment, and much more! See below for event highlights. Live Music Downtown Crossing will host a… SEE MORE

Hillebrand Steve, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Family Fishing Day as Part of Free Fishing Weekend

6/11/2022 - The Mason & Oceana Counties 4-H Programs a free fishing event for families. No entry fee, registration, or fishing license required (as this is during Michigan’s Free Fishing Weekend). There will be a fishing tournament for 5-19 year olds with prizes for top catch in each age division and overall… SEE MORE

Suddenly In Command at South Wharf Marina

6/18/2022 - This boating safety primer is designed for those not generally at the helm and will help you be prepared with the basics in case of an emergency. In this class, you will learn about how to prevent problems and what to do if a problem occurs. You will learn how… SEE MORE

World Oceans Day is June 8

6/8/2022 - This year’s United Nations World Oceans Day, on 8 June 2022, will highlight the theme Revitalization: Collective Action for the Ocean. This is the first hybrid celebration of the annual event, hosted in-person at the UN Headquarters in New York and broadcast live. The ocean connects, sustains, and supports us… SEE MORE

Wooden Boat Show in Mystic, CT

6/26/2026 - 6/28/2026 - The WoodenBoat Show, at the Mystic Seaport Museum, is hosted in partnership with WoodenBoat Publications and offers something for all wooden boat enthusiasts and maritime history buffs. More than 100 traditional and classic wooden boats of every type will be on display, from handcrafted kayaks to mahogany runabouts, to classic… SEE MORE

Free Fishing Days in New Jersey – Fall 2022

10/22/2022 - Beginning in 2015, the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife has offered spring and fall Free Fishing Days. In 2022, the fall date is October 22. The October date allows the public to take advantage of the fall trout stocking. Remember: on free fishing days residents may fish on the… SEE MORE

Wear Your Life Jacket at Work Day

5/20/2022 - Whether you’re working in the office, at home, in the air, or on the water, all boating enthusiasts can participate in Wear Your Life Jacket at Work Day on Friday, May 20, 2022. This fun day is part of the Safe Boating Campaign, a global awareness effort that encourages boaters… SEE MORE

Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Meeting – ONLINE

5/9/2022 - 5/13/2022 - The Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Team will be holding a virtual meeting May 9-13 to discuss the Phase 2 modifications to the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan. Recent modifications to the Plan addressed the risk posed by the Northeast lobster and Jonah crab trap/pot fishery, which accounts for 93 percent of the buoy… SEE MORE