Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
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Hundreds of navigation and pollution hazards, eyesores to be cleaned up under groundbreaking effort to address ADVs In a first-of-its-kind effort across six states and two unincorporated territories, dozens of coastal communities will see a significant investment in removing more than 300 abandoned and derelict vessels (ADVs) from their local waters. With four-year project funding from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Marine Debris Program, administered through the... Full story
Rainbow Bridge dock moved August 25. Low water levels are prompting two important changes for visitors: • Wahweap Main Launch Ramp will be inoperable starting Monday, August 18. All other Wahweap services and Wahweap Main courtesy dock remains open. • Rainbow Bridge dock will be moved to deeper water on Monday, August 25. This change means easy dock-to-trail access to Rainbow Bridge will not be available until water levels rise again. Restrooms at the dock will remain open. The National Par... Full story
Many boat owners don't realize how dangerous dockside power can be while in the marina. Improper or deteriorated wiring can cause galvanic corrosion, leading stray currents to enter the water where it can be deadly to swimmers. Onboard, surges and reversed polarity may damage delicate electronics. Hubbell Marine's line of UL-listed Isolation Transformers helps protect people and vessels. Developed specifically for marine applications and suitable for 50 and 100-amp systems, the 15kVA and 25kVA... Full story
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Utah/Arizona - Seasonal water level changes at Lake Powell are becoming more pronounced as forecasts from the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) project continued declines through the next several months. Lake level changes will influence the functionality of all launch ramps. The lake water elevation is currently 29 feet lower than this time last year. Halls Crossing Launch Ramp is expected to be inoperable as soon as early August. The National Park Service is... Full story
News Release - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 7, 2025 Contact: GLCA_Media@nps.gov Effective Immediately: Wahweap Main Launch Ramp Limited to Vessels 30 Feet or Smaller; Stateline Auxiliary Ramp is available for all Vessels. Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Arizona/Utah - Effective immediately, use of the Wahweap Main Launch Ramp is limited to the south (left) side, which is restricted to vessels 30 feet in length or smaller. The north (right) side of the ramp has been closed due to recent... Full story
Most boat owners know the laws requiring life jackets to be on board, but many are uneasy about asking guests to wear them, even if they do themselves. The Super Belt from Bombora is different. Worn around the waist, it's barely noticeable. Yet when the worst happens, a quick tug of the activation cord instantly inflates it into a USCG-approved Type III PFD. Despite its compact size of only 19" x 7" x 3", the Super Belt delivers 25 lbs. of buoyancy when fully inflated. Designed for chest sizes... Full story
The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) is urging everyone to wear a life jacket, and follow all safety regulations and laws this summer when recreating on Arizona's waterways. "A life jacket does exactly what it says - it saves your life when you need it," said Danny Rodriguez, AZGFD's watercraft law enforcement program coordinator. "However, it can only save your life if you're wearing one, and often it's too late to put one on once you realize you need it." According to the latest U.S.... Full story
Boating safety nonprofit seeks to grow hands-on training experience with new On-Water Training Locator. The nonprofit BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water knows that on-water training can help reduce accidents and injuries, improve confidence behind the helm and help boaters get more out of the boating lifestyle. To make it easier for boaters to find boat-handling instruction as well as grow providers of behind-the-helm training, the Foundation is inviting on-water training schoo... Full story
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 16, 2025. This fun day is part of the Safe Boating Campaign, a global awareness effort that encourages boaters to make the most of their boating adventure by being responsible. Here's how to participate: • Wear a life jacket wherever you work • Snap a picture • Post the picture on social media with the hashtag #wear... Full story
For the more than 600 red boats of TowBoatUS, the on-water towing and assistance fleet for recreational boaters, a routine day typically includes towing disabled boats back to the launch ramp, providing battery jumps, dropping off fuel, or offering a gentle tug out of the shallows. For each of these towboat captains and crews, however, one workday was far from routine. At the annual gathering of the TowBoatUS fleet, company owners, captains and BoatUS staff honored eight captains in Florida,... Full story
Say a final goodbye to the summer 2024 boating season as Sept. 22 marked the fall equinox. With the change of season, ushered in by cooler air and water temperatures, boating safety also changes. With that in mind, the BoatUS Foundation offers three safety tips tailor-made to help you safely enjoy the wonders of the water during the off season - yes, even in Arizona. • A life jacket for the season: Unexpected falls overboard could be big trouble fast, so wear a life jacket that fits over your c... Full story
Reprinted from US Sailing Ed Huntsman, 72, who devoted his personal and professional life to boating safety, died after battling stage 4 cancer for nearly seven years on May 1, 2024. He was a committed volunteer to US Sailing as a member of the Safety at Sea Committee and Chair of the Committee Structure Task Force along with being a licensed captain, certified instructor, and combat veteran (Vietnam War). His First Family Son of Arral B Huntsman and Ann McFarland Viles Huntsman, brother of... Full story
Protect your crew and you while boating in severe heat. As the country continues to bake under record high temperatures, boaters often head to the water for respite. However, some may be unprepared for what it takes to withstand a high-heat day. Here are five tips from the nonprofit BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water that can help ensure everyone's safety as temperatures climb. 1. Create shade. Direct sunlight can make the air feel 10- to 15 degrees warmer. Reduce the time you... Full story
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-confident behind the wheel, or simply got a sense that something didn't feel safe. The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water has the fix for that: Taking a free online boating safety course can help make you feel good behind the helm – prepared, more confident, and able to handle situation... Full story
Not surprising that if you "know" the navigation rules on the waterway upon which you're boating, it's easy to spot those that don't. In fact, many boaters don't even know they exist, let alone what they are and that we are all legally responsible to know and understand them. Part of the reason there's confusion is that unless you've completed a National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) approved boating safety education course or you've "heard" about the NAV Rules somewhe... Full story
Non-boat owner friends often comment just after boarding our boat in San Diego about the traffic on our VHF marine radio offering up the latest weather information. More than one frequently remark about what a beautiful day it is – so what's up with the weather concern? Capt Debbie and I are quick to remind them that while the sun may be shinning now and the breeze is gentle, the Southern California coastal weather can change rapidly. And we take advantage of the moment to educate our guests t... Full story
'The best boating experience is safe boating.' National Safe Boating Week will be held from May 20-26, 2023, reminding all boaters to brush up on boating safety skills and prepare for the boating season. This observance week is the annual kick-off of the Safe Boating Campaign, a global awareness effort that encourages boaters to make the most of their boating adventure by being responsible. "The best boating experience is safe boating," said Yvonne Pentz, communications director of the National... Full story
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 and U.S. Power Squadrons/America's Boating Club can help. Scheduled inspections are often offered at launch ramps, marinas and boat clubs, or appointments can be made for a vessel examiner to come to your boat. Go to cgaux.org/vsc to learn more. The program is sponsored by the BoatUS Foundation for... Full story
It never fails – every time I'm on the water, be it on a powerboat, and sailboat or paddling I always hear a boater doing a radio check. And frequently, others demonstrating their total lack of understanding on proper radio procedure by engaging in 2 minute plus conversations on channel 16 while everyone else listens in – not unlike the person speaking loudly on their cell phone in a restaurant.Many apparently justdon't understand, or have not taken the time to learn how to properly use the... Full story
As part of the 2013 North American Safe Boating Campaign ("Wear It!"), the National Safe Boating Council is offering resources and funding to state agencies, organizations and other groups throughout the United States and Canada to help promote the campaign in their communities. There is a total of up to $35,000 to be awarded to approximately 8 - 10 applicants for an average of $3,500 each. The North American Safe Boating Campaign and this project are produced and supported under a grant from the Sports Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund,... Full story
