Current News From BoatUS
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New Owner Takes the Helm at TowBoatUS Swansboro, North Carolina
SWANSBORO, NC, May 21, 2013 — Lee Sykes, a veteran TowBoatUS captain who is so committed to serving North Carolina boaters that he runs springtime boater education courses for his customers, is the new owner of TowBoatUS Swansboro, NC. It’s a kind of a homecoming for Sykes as the business, which provides towing and ungrounding services to recreational boaters 24/7 and is located on the …
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Media Alert: Boat Owners Association of The United States
Asks Florida Boaters to Speak up on Florida HB 4001Repeal of the Ethanol Mandate, Keep Option for Boaters
WHAT: A Florida state law passed in 2008 mandates that all gasoline sold in the state contain 9% to 10% ethanol. Although there is an exception for fuel sold for use in boats, this law has made finding ethanol-free fuel more difficult. HB 4001, which would repeal the sunshine state’s ethanol mandate, has passed the Florida Legislature and now awaits Governor Scott’s …
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BoatUS Now Has over 1000 Boating and Fishing Businesses That Offer Discounts
Marina Fuel, Repairs, Slips, Bait Shops and More
ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 20, 2013 -- Three out of four boat owners have a household income of less than $100,000 and, like many American families in the lingering tight economy, recreational boaters are frugal with their spending. To help them stretch their boating budget, Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) now has over 1000 marinas and other boating and fishing businesses and service …
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New On Water Towing Service Comes to Grays Harbor, Washington
GRAYS HARBOR, Wash., May 20, 2013 -- Capt. Dennis Crowley, the owner of Crowley Marine in Aberdeen, Washington, has been fixing boats and engines and helping Washington State boaters for more than 35 years. This year he has added a much-needed new service: 24-hour on water towing and assistance for recreational boaters and charter operators. Vessel Assist Grays Harbor, …
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Christie Doubles Up On BoatUS Angler "Weigh-to-Win" Bonuses
BULL SHOALS LAKE, Ark., May 16, 2013 -- Jason Christie had an April full of tournament success that was more like a dream than reality. In back-to-back weeks, the former college basketball player won two professional tournaments. First he won the Walmart FLW Tour event on Beaver Lake, Arkansas, then headed 120 miles east to Bull Shoals Reservoir and won the Bassmaster Elite Series event. …
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Tom and Mel Neale's East Coast Alerts Keep Boaters Out of Trouble
Complimentary Sign Up
ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 1, 2013 – On the Atlantic Coast, a long, steady line of cruising boats has begun its way north to summer cruising grounds. In addition, hundreds of local marinas, boat clubs and launch ramps are starting to become hives of local boating activity. But what greets boaters out on the water, at the inlet, bay or river may be a surprise. Winter storms and hurricanes have deposited …
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Take a Friend Out This Safe Boating Week and Show Them the Ropes
Six Tips in Less Than Six Minutes
ANNAPOLIS, Md., April 30, 2013 – This National Safe Boating Week, May 18-24, do something different. Take a friend out boating, sailing and fishing and show them a good time - and how easy it is to keep everyone aboard safe. Giving your guests a short pre-departure talk about important safety gear and tips for safe operation could go a long way in making sure the day stays …
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BoatUS Foundation Wants You to Choose New Locations for Kids Life Jacket Loaner Program
Online Voting Ends May 12
ANNAPOLIS, Md., April 29, 2013 -- The BoatUS Foundation’s Life Jacket Loaner Program for Kids, which helps parents, boaters and anglers get the right-sized life jacket for youngsters at over 500 locations across the country, is looking to expand. Now you can have a say in where the new locations for the program will be located – in your community, at your boat club or waterfront business …
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Going Beyond Duct Tape:
BoatUS Seaworthy Editor Bob Adriance Honored with ABYC Life Service AwardALEXANDRIA, Va., April 24, 2013 – Bob Adriance, the recently retired editor of the Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) Marine Insurance Program damage avoidance publication Seaworthy, was honored with an American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) Lifetime Achievement Award. ABYC, which develops safety standards for the design, construction and maintenance of boats, gave the award …
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Suffolk County Boaters Have Fact Sheet Available on New Boating Safety Law
New Boating Education Requirements Take Effect November 6
RIVERHEAD, NY, April 24, 2013 – Suffolk County boaters have new boating safety education requirements affecting all county residents 18 and older who operate motorized vessels. Starting November 6, 2013, county residents must take an approved boating safety course, pass an exam, and carry a boating safety certificate while boating on county waters. These requirements are in addition to existing …
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