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 By Boat US    Boating    October 1, 2023 

NOAA Grants $10 Million For Abandoned And Derelict Vessel Removal

Nonprofit to develop competitive grant program to fund removal of abandoned, derelict vessels. Includes prevention and education measures. Boats end up abandoned or derelict on our nation's coasts... Full story

 
 By Boat US    Boating    August 1, 2023

Summer Boating Season Is in Full Swing

Summer boating season is in full swing and you've been enjoying your time on the water. Has it all been good so far? Maybe you've found yourself in a situation where, perhaps, you felt less-than-confi... Full story

 
 By Boat US    Boating    July 1, 2023

TowBoatUS Captains Honored For Lifesaving Acts

TowBoatUS responds more than 90,000 requests from boaters for routine on-water assistance each year – towing, ungroundings, battery jumps and fuel drop-offs. For the captains at the helm of the... Full story

 
 By Boat US    Boating    July 1, 2023

Watersports and Signals BoatUS Magazine

To maximize fun and safety while towing a waterskier, make sure everyone on board knows these simple hand signals for communication. By Chris Landers BoatU.S.Magazine Contributing Writer 1. Faster:... Full story

 
 By Boat US    Boating    July 1, 2023

NWSA Leadership In Women's Sailing

Dr. Anne Kolker Honored With 2023 NWSA Leadership In Women's Sailing Award She wanted more sailing skills. Once she did that, she showed others. SPRINGFIELD, Va., June 5, 2023 – Dr. Anne Kolker... Full story

 
 By Boat US    Boating    June 1, 2023

Boat Fueling Mishap

On Boating Season's Kickoff BoatUS Reminds Boaters to Avoid a Misfuel Mishap 'Regular 88,' an E15 fuel, is prohibited for use in recreational boats. Today's gas station pumps no longer provide clear... Full story

 
 By Boat US    Boating    May 1, 2023

Seen And Heard

Visual distress signals can be very effective for summoning help from those assets closest to your location – fellow boaters – potentially shortening response time. Five Ways To Be Seen And Heard... Full story

 
 By Boat US    Boating    April 1, 2023

Vessel Safety Check

How do you know your boat is ready for a safe summer boating season and complies with new U.S. Coast Guard regulations? A no-cost, no-penalty vessel safety check from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary... Full story

 
 By Boat US    Boating    October 1, 2022

Boating Safety Tips

Fall boating season has arrived, and with it come different types of risks that cold water and air temperatures bring. Here are three boating safety tips from the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety... Full story

 
 By Boat US    Boating    September 1, 2022

First-Aid Kit

Whether setting out for a day, week, or longer, you need a well-stocked first-aid kit on board. Here are the essentials. Words And Photo By Mark Corke Checking life jackets, VHF radio, and flares... Full story

 
 By Boat US    Boating    September 1, 2022

Boating Infrastructure Grants

Here's how to get boaters to stay and spend. Many waterfront towns don't make it easy for visiting boaters to stay and spend. It's not their fault. Protected, safe harbors as well essential boating... Full story

 
 By Boat US    Boating    August 1, 2022

Gas Saving Tips

Gas prices are up. What can boaters do to prepare for a summer of boating? The 800,000-plus member Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) has 21 fuel-saving tips boaters can do to help... Full story

 
 By Boat US    Boating    July 1, 2022

American Freshwater Lakes

The focus is on boating-centric inland lakes with distinction. There are 123,439 freshwater lakes – those water bodies generally larger than 20 acres – in the continental United States. Which... Full story

 
 By Boat US    Boating    July 1, 2022

Boating Season Kicks Off

Find out the one thing that 60 percent of boat owners admit they forgot. You made it through your long to-do list of spring commissioning items and you're ready to go in the water during the summer... Full story

 
 By Boat US    Boating    July 1, 2022

Gas Prices So High

From A Note At Soundings Online Gas prices are up, so the Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatU.S.) has collected 21 fuel-saving tips to help boaters save money. Some of these methods... Full story

 
 By Boat US    Boating    March 1, 2022

Fire-Extinguisher-Regulation

Twelve-year expiration for disposables and different carriage requirements for older, newer model year vessels announced. A rite of passage for every boater is the annual spring commissioning. Newly... Full story

 
 By Boat US    Boating    February 1, 2022

Life Jackets For Dogs And Cats

And Cats Chances are he or she should wear a life jacket. The last thing we want is for Fido to fall overboard, creating panic onboard, and a potential safety nightmare. Fitting him or her for a life... Full story

 
 By Boat US    Boating    January 1, 2022

Gelcoat Repair

Here is the Top 10 list of how-to, things-you-need-to-know boating videos. Repairing gelcoat is a common boat owner task, but it requires more than just filling in small spider cracks. "How to Spray... Full story

 
 By Boat US    Boating    December 1, 2021

Boater Gift

BoatUS has you covered with 24/7 assistance for breakdowns on the water and on the road. Looking for a holiday gift for the boater in the family? Look no further than an annual BoatUS Unlimited... Full story

 
 By Boat US    Boating    November 1, 2021

Boat Winterizing

Free downloadable winterization checklist and guide explains how to properly prepare a boat for winter. Yes, even in the colder areas of the Southwest! Recreational boat owners are preparing their boa... Full story

 
 By Boat US    Fishing    November 1, 2021

Recast and Recycle

Contest garnered 129 entries and paid out $30,000 in prizes. Recycling old fishing line and soft baits into new products is labor-intensive, inefficient and simply, for many anglers, not easy to do.... Full story

 
 By Boat US    Boating    October 1, 2021

California Boat Registration Fee

News From Our Next-Door BoatingNeighbors Huge California Boat Registration Fee Hike Averted Next Up: Ensuring fuel taxes paid by boaters equitably fund California's boating education and safety,... Full story

 
 By Boat US    Boating    October 1, 2021

Search And Rescue

To Take The ‘Search’ Out Of Search And Rescue Are you making it difficult to be found in an emergency? “Do I know how to be found in an emergency?” That’s a question every boater should ask... Full story

 

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