Category: safety

7 Practical Boating Tips for a Safe, Fun Summer on the Water From the BoatUS Foundation

National Safe Boating Week, May 18-24 ANNAPOLIS, Md., May 1, 2024 – How can you make your summer on the water a safe one? With National Safe Boating Week coming up May 18-24, the nonprofit BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water offers seven practical tips to keep you boating safely all summer long.… Read More 7 Practical Boating Tips for a Safe, Fun Summer on the Water From the BoatUS Foundation

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BOATUS: How Long Do You Really Need an EPIRB?

For some boaters, it’s 10 days according to BoatUS Foundation beacon rental program statistics. SPRINGFIELD, Va., March 25, 2024 – The majority of the nation’s nearly 12 million recreational boaters don’t often travel far offshore, beyond cellular or VHF range. But for those who only do on a rare occasion, having an Emergency Position Indicating… Read More BOATUS: How Long Do You Really Need an EPIRB?

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National Women’s Sailing Association to Host 2024 Conference Saturday, June 8, in New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS, March 12, 2024 — The National Women’s Sailing Association (NWSA) comes to the Crescent City with the 2024 National Women’s Sailing Association Conference on Saturday, June 8, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Southern Yacht Club with help from Community Sailing New Orleans. The all-day event welcomes women sailors of all levels and ages to workshops including… Read More National Women’s Sailing Association to Host 2024 Conference Saturday, June 8, in New Orleans

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Acting as Good Samaritans,9 TowBoatUS Captains Honored for Lifesaving Acts

Locations in Port Clinton and Sandusky, Ohio; South Gulf Island, British Columbia;Beach Haven, N.J.; Old Saybrook, Conn.; Islamorada, Fla. SPRINGFIELD, Va., Feb. 5, 2024  ̶  When recreational boats break down on the water, need a battery jump, run out of fuel or run aground, the nation’s largest fleet of on-water towing and assistance, TowBoatUS, responds… Read More Acting as Good Samaritans,9 TowBoatUS Captains Honored for Lifesaving Acts

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BoatUS: 3 Best Practices to Follow for Your Boat’s Long Winter’s Nap

SPRINGFIELD, Va., Dec. 11, 2023 – Across much of America, millions of recreational boats have been laid up for winter storage. With the boating season officially over, some boat owners may think they are free and clear for the next six months. However, Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) offers three best practices… Read More BoatUS: 3 Best Practices to Follow for Your Boat’s Long Winter’s Nap

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BoatUS/NWSA Seek Nominations forLeadership in Women’s Sailing Award

Annual lifetime achievement award recognizes sharing sailing SPRINGFIELD, Va., Nov. 15, 2023 – The National Women’s Sailing Association (NWSA) and Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) are seeking nominations for the 2024 BoatUS/NWSA Leadership in Women’s Sailing Award. Since 1999, the national award has sought to recognize an individual with a record of… Read More BoatUS/NWSA Seek Nominations forLeadership in Women’s Sailing Award

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Boating Infrastructure Grants Offer Funding for Docks and Visiting Boater Amenities

SPRINGFIELD, Va., Oct. 24, 2023 – Does your town or region make it easy for boaters to visit and spend locally? Having safe, protected dockage and offering amenities to these tourists by water can bring boaters in, but how do you pay for it? The Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) program, first championed by Boat Owners… Read More Boating Infrastructure Grants Offer Funding for Docks and Visiting Boater Amenities

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BoatUS Foundation’s Alan DennisonElected Chairman of National Safe Boating Council

ANNAPOLIS, Md., October 17, 2023 — BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water program supervisor Alan Dennison has been elected chairman of the National Safe Boating Council (NSBC). Created in its current form by the Federal Boating Safety Act of 1971, the Council is the nation’s principal public-private boating safety advocacy organization, representing a… Read More BoatUS Foundation’s Alan DennisonElected Chairman of National Safe Boating Council

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