Friday, January 6, 2012
Alexandria, VA – After insuring hundreds of thousands boats for over 45 years, you could say BoatUS Marine Insurance has learned a thing or two about what gets boaters, anglers, or sailors into trouble. Boats get damaged and people are injured in many ways. Here to shed light on these incidents, BoatUS Marine Insurance is offering aThursday, December 1, 2011
Working waterfronts, those parts of town at the water's edge dotted with marine-dependent businesses like marinas, boatyards and haul-out facilities, are crucial to recreational boating. However, in some places they are struggling as municipalities grapple with development pressures and poor planning and that's why Rep. ChellieFriday, November 25, 2011
Alexandria, VA – Not all boat owners are the same, so when it comes time to pick out a holiday gift for your favorite boater or angler, not just any present will do. Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) has three gift-giving options that can all be purchased online at www.BoatUS.com/gift. The "affordable" $24 gift:Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Alexandria, VA - The only roadside assistance club in the US just for trailer boaters wants to know where you tow. The BoatUS Trailering Club is kicking off its "Show Where You Tow" photo contest, which could win trailer boaters a new EZ Loader trailer, or one of three $100 West Marine gift cards. The contest is open to any trailerWednesday, October 19, 2011
ANNAPOLIS, MD, – As the days slide farther into fall, recreational boaters face a unique set of safety issues. Warm days collide with deceptively cold waters, greatly increasing the risk of hypothermia even on a "T-shirt" day. Weather can change quickly. And, if you run into trouble, the summer crowds have gone—cue the chirpingWednesday, September 28, 2011
ALEXANDRIA, Va., September 15, 2011 - Normally this time of year, boaters have to be concerned about cooler water temperatures, rapid temperature swings, and being more self-reliant as fewer boaters are on the water to help in a potential emergency. With the recent storms, however, you can add one more to the list: a dramatic increaseSunday, September 25, 2011
ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Boaters who store their boats over the winter in heated storage facilities or garages have it best. But when winter storms bring power outages and the heat goes off, inside temperatures plummet. That's when a good thing can go bad quickly as the boat's motor likely has not been "winterized," causing water inThursday, September 15, 2011
ANNAPOLIS, MD August 11, 2011 - In a unique online voting process that for the first time allowed the public to choose this year's grantees, the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water has awarded ten community groups grants up to $4,000 each for its 2011 Grassroots Grants program. In the last 23 years, theSaturday, September 3, 2011
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – With fuel prices high, those with bigger boats or long-distance cruisers are asking, "Where did you get your fuel?" BoatUS members, through an exclusive partnership that saves them 20% on an annual membership with MarineFuel.com, can easily comparison shop online and locate the lowest gas or diesel prices whenSunday, August 28, 2011
ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Most recreational boats in the US are "trailer" boats. Stored in the backyard or driveway, they are trailered to the water and enjoyed for the day. They are also refueled at your local gas station or minimart, which may soon offer a fuel, E15 (or 15% ethanol), that is prohibited by the federal government for
