Wednesday, September 12, 2018
The very nature of boating is social. A crew is vital for safe docking, sail handling, and watchkeeping on all but the shortest of trips and in all but the smallest of boats. Plus, it is more fun to share your time on the water with friends. One of the best ways to meet other boaters and build that community is to join a club. OneWednesday, September 12, 2018
United States Power Squadrons® – America’s Boating Club®, the country’s largest nonprofit boating organization, recently announced the release of digital assets to enhance boating education with the launch of America’s Boating Channel on YouTube and americasboatingchannel.com. Funded by grants from theTuesday, September 11, 2018
Earn up to $350 a day teaching on the water The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water is seeking U.S. Coast Guard Licensed Captains interested in teaching new or experienced boaters on-water powerboat handling and navigation skills courses at locations around the country. Courses are taught in small groups of three toTuesday, September 11, 2018
Want to learn the basics of powerboating or brush up on your skills? A partnership between the nonprofit BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water, Fleet Boat Club and West Marine will bring an affordable on-water boat training course, “Intro to Powerboating,” to the club’s location at 1384 Empire Blvd.,Monday, September 10, 2018
You don’t have to be an America’s Cup rockstar racer (or, heaven forbid, a millionaire boat owner) to be a boater. There are lots of ways to go boating, some of them even free — gasp! All you need to know is where to look for affordable opportunities. Here are five that will maximize fun without minimizing your bankMonday, September 10, 2018
United States Power Squadrons® – America’s Boating Club® announced today that as part of its charitable partnership with the Newport International Boat Show, the organization will offer free educational seminars across a variety of topics at the Show. The Newport International Boat Show is the largest boat show inSaturday, September 1, 2018
The spectacular rugged scenery, isolated Lake Superior shore, and quaint mining towns of northern Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula can make visitors feel like they’ve taken a step back in time. However, with a recent dedication at the Great Lakes Research Center in Houghton, something new is on the way – a hub for theWednesday, August 29, 2018
Want to learn the basics of powerboating or brush up on your skills? A partnership between the nonprofit BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), and Freedom Boat Club will bring affordable on-water boat training courses taught aboard single-engine powerboats to theMonday, August 27, 2018
This year, the 28th International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX), held October 2-4 at the Tampa Convention Center, will not only offer an elevated educational program and a wide variety of exhibitions from around the world, but will also give visitors the chance to participate in a number of social andFriday, August 10, 2018
An act of rebellion gave rise to the birth of the Sandusky Sailing Club (SSC) during the depths of the Great Depression in 1932. The marina where a small group of racing sailors kept their boats decided to raise their rates, so SSC was formed with 44 charter members. From those humble beginnings, SSC has grown into one of the best
