Tuesday, January 14, 2025
I Learned About Boating from That - Trawler Trouble In August of 2016, I was taking a number of my yacht club's junior water polo players and a few parents to a nearby yacht club for a water polo match aboard my 56’ Vicem, Serenity. Not long after entering the harbor in Stamford, CT, I heard a “Pan-Pan” distressThursday, October 3, 2024
Preparing for Emergencies on the Water Many of us watched the course of events in early November as the 92-foot Viking Pastime lost power to both engines and the generator and ended up grounding at Delray Beach, FL. According to Viking, the boat’s manufacturer, Pastime lost all power and the crew attempted to drop anchor byFriday, September 27, 2024
BoatUS Foundation: Call for Volunteer Reviewers for New Grant Program to Remove Abandoned Derelict Vessels (ADVs) Nationwide SPRINGFIELD, VA. —The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water is seeking a diverse panel of volunteers who will serve as peer reviewers to evaluate applications for Abandoned and DerelictTuesday, September 24, 2024
How the Arrival of Autumn on Sept. 22 Changes Boating 3 tips for safely enjoying the water in the off season from BoatUS Foundation ANNAPOLIS, MD – Say a final goodbye to the summer 2024 boating season as Sept. 22 marks the fall equinox. With the change of season, ushered in by cooler air and water temperatures, boating safetyFriday, August 9, 2024
Safe & Stylish Kid & Adult PFD Bundle Kids are naturally drawn to water, but few want to wear a PFD, so it's up to adults to set the example. Bombora makes this easy with the Family Bundle of PFDs. Featuring two of its lightweight inflatable Slim Belts and a pair of colorful Kid's Life Vests, it's easy to keep everyone safeWednesday, September 20, 2023
SPRINGFIELD, Va., Sept. 20, 2023 -- For some boaters, fall is the best time for boating. Summer’s steamy days have surrendered to more comfortable temperatures, angling improves, and winds are stronger for sailing. It’s also time to embrace extra boating safety efforts for the season and look ahead to how you’reTuesday, July 25, 2023
High temps require some extra precautions while boating. ANNAPOLIS, Md., July 24, 2023 – 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 BoatUSThursday, July 20, 2023
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources officials say the pandemic helped fuel a renewed interest in boating activity across the state. There is also concern about the growing size of watercraft and how larger waves affect swimmers and other non-boating water recreation. (Adobe Stock). So far this summer, Minnesota has seen aMonday, June 26, 2023
Boating at night, especially around the July 4 holiday, requires an extra level of safety and awareness (credit Allen Dois). ANNAPOLIS, Md. June 26, 2023 – Lakes, launch ramps and harbors will again be crowded on the boating season’s traditional peak holiday period surrounding the July Fourth holiday. As the number ofFriday, June 23, 2023
KIRKLAND, Wash. (June 2023) – Introducing Icom’s newest black box VHF marine radios, the M510BB and M410BB. Say goodbye to cluttered helm space and hello to flexible and seamless operation wherever you need it on board. The M510BB and M410BB are ideal space-saving solutions for vessels requiring multiple communication
