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?

Free Online Course Meets Brianna’s Law Requirementfor New York Boaters

BoatUS Foundation’s Boating Safety Course can help state residentsmeet mandatory boating safety education deadline ALBANY, N.Y., March 18, 2024 — Brianna’s Law was named after Brianna Lieneck, an 11-year-old Long Island girl who was killed in a 2005 boating accident. The law was enacted in 2019 to help make the state’s waters safer by requiring… Read More Free Online Course Meets Brianna’s Law Requirementfor New York Boaters

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