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Friday, February 28, 2025

I Learned About Boating from That - OODA Loop
 There was a United States Air Force fighter pilot who is broadly recognized as the greatest fighter pilot who ever lived. This despite having only flown 22 missions in the Korean War, never firing his guns and never claiming a kill. How could this be? And what could I

by: Capt. Gregg Clark

tags: Applicable Everywhere, BoatTest, Education, How To, Marine Industry

Monday, February 17, 2025

BoatUS Foundation Offers College Students Complimentary Admission to First-Ever ‘Turning the Tide Online’ Virtual Summit Feb. 25-27 Registration is now open for the BoatUS Foundation’s “Turning the Tide Online” virtual summit, scheduled for February 25-27, 2025. “Turning the Tide Online” will

by: Scott Croft

tags: Applicable Everywhere, BoatUS, Coastal Cleanup, Company Partnership, Environmental Impact, Event, Sustainability

Monday, February 10, 2025

BoatUS Consumer Alert: Be Wary of Any Letter Arriving by U.S. Mail Offering U.S. Coast Guard Documentation Renewal Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) is advising boaters with vessels that have a U.S. Coast Guard Certificate of Documentation to be wary of any letter arriving by U.S. mail offering renewal. BoatUS

by: Scott Croft

tags: Applicable Everywhere, Beyond the Great Lakes, BoatUS, Coast Guard, Industry News, Vessel Documentation

Thursday, January 23, 2025

ODNR Urges Boaters to Prioritize Safety When Purchasing Life Jackets As boaters eagerly prepare for the upcoming “Boat Show Season,” to discover the latest in watersports gear, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is reminding everyone of the critical importance of wearing a properly fitted, U.S. Coast

by: Karina Cheung

tags: Applicable Everywhere, Boating Safety, Children, Coast Guard, Dept of Natural Resources, Life Jacket, Off Season

Monday, December 16, 2024

JETBOATPILOT UNVEILS 21ST CENTURY BOAT FENDER JETBOATPILOT, A leader in innovative marine accessories, proudly introduces the FishBone Fender, a revolutionary boat bumper set to take the recreational boat market by storm! FishBone Fender was created to solve problems encountered while using traditional boat fenders. It’s

by: Will Owen

tags: Applicable Everywhere, Boat Protection, Docking 101, Gift Ideas

Monday, December 9, 2024

Type of Docks: Which One is the Best? If you’ve just purchased property close to the water or are looking to revamp your current property, you’re probably considering building a dock. Docks are useful and valuable no matter where on the water you are situated. If you’re ready to enjoy your own personal dock but

by: EZ Dock

tags: Applicable Everywhere, Boat Docks, Dock, Docking 101

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

French Maker of Electric Boat Motors Expands into United States TEMO, the French manufacturer of innovative electric outboard motors for boats, opens its US subsidiary. PORTLAND, MAINE, October 7, 2024 – Today TEMO announced the creation of its subsidiary “TEMO USA Inc.” in the United States (Delaware) with an

by: Nicholas Steenberg

tags: Applicable Everywhere, Company Expansions, Electric Outboards, Electrical, Environmental Impact, Industry News

Monday, August 26, 2024

Snap & Zipper Lube: No Aspirin Needed Anyone who has fought with a zipper that won't close or a snap that's stuck knows the headaches it can create. The remedy is Snap Stick from Shurhold. This water-resistant lubricant and protectant is easy to apply and was designed specifically for outdoor plastic and metal hardware. Unlike

by: Martin Flory

tags: Applicable Everywhere, Boat Protection, Great Lakes, Lubricant, Maintenance, Polishes & Waxes

Monday, 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 of

by: BoatUS

tags: Applicable Everywhere, Boating Safety, Coast Guard, safety

Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Cleveland, OH – The Coast Guard is warning winter enthusiasts of unstable ice conditions and encouraging people to take safety precautions following two major rescues on the Great Lakes Feb. 6, 2023. Coast Guard boat and air crews responded to two separate ice floes off Wisconsin and Michigan with a total of 25 people

by: US Coast Guard

tags: Applicable Everywhere, Boating Safety, Great Lakes

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