SHREVEPORT, La., April 23, 2013 -- There’s a BoatUS Angler “Weigh-to-Win” decal on the gunnel of Carhartt Bassmaster College Series National Champion Matt Lee’s bass boat. He believes in the goodness of the association that makes it their…]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2013 08:30:30 ESThttp://www.boatus.com/pressroom/release.asp?id=895ALEXANDRIA, Va. April 22, 2013 -- For many of the nation’s 80 million recreational boaters, the upcoming Memorial Day weekend marks the start of the summer boating season. Like a football game “kick-off,” boaters will work to a frenzy to get their boats in the water by the May 27^th goal line. But what is different this time of year, reports…]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:00:30 ESThttp://www.boatus.com/pressroom/release.asp?id=894WHAT: Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) is urging Connecticut boaters to have their voices heard in a debate taking place now on a bill before the Nutmeg State’s legislature, Raised Bill 6576, that…]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2013 08:30:30 ESThttp://www.boatus.com/pressroom/release.asp?id=892ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 15, 2013 – Let’s face it. Today, there are so many ways boaters can communicate while on the water, it’s hard keeping track. VHF radio, which is monitored by the US Coast Guard and its life-saving Rescue 21 system, is the accepted method for getting emergency help. But what about calling for routine…]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2013 08:30:30 ESThttp://www.boatus.com/pressroom/release.asp?id=893WHEN: Sunday April 28, 2013, from 12:00 noon until 3:00 p.m.

WHAT: The 96th Annual “Opening Day on the Bay” decorated boat parade, hosted by the Pacific Inter-Club Yacht Association (PICYA), representing over 100 yacht clubs in Northern California, celebrates the official beginning of the 2013 boating season on San Francisco Bay. This year’s…]]> Wed, 3 Apr 2013 08:30:30 ESThttp://www.boatus.com/pressroom/release.asp?id=891ANNAPOLIS, Md., April 3, 2013 – Boaters are keeping their butts out of the water - and we’re not talking about the kind in swim trunks. In just the past four years the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water has helped nearly 200 marinas around the country tackle the problem of cigarette litter, and it is now looking…]]> Tue, 2 Apr 2013 08:30:30 ESThttp://www.boatus.com/pressroom/release.asp?id=889ONEIDA LAKE, NY, April 2, 2013 – Capt. Tom Tyo, a Central New York native who has boated on local waters for over two decades, has opened TowBoatUS Oneida Lake, a 24/7 non-emergency on water assistance company that will get you back to a launch ramp or marina when your boat won’t, including boat towing, battery jump-starting,…]]> Tue, 2 Apr 2013 08:30:30 ESThttp://www.boatus.com/pressroom/release.asp?id=890

ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2, 2013 – Angler-friendly service and benefit organization BoatUS Angler has graciously extended its helpful hand by becoming a new sponsor and the Official Towing Service of the B.A.S.S. Nation.

ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 26, 2013 – This month’s special issue of the award-winning national boating publication, BoatUS Magazine, celebrates the Great Lakes, and all this spectacular region has to offer boaters – both those who live there, and those…]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2013 08:10:30 ESThttp://www.boatus.com/pressroom/release.asp?id=886ANNAPOLIS, Md., March 22, 2013 -- This summer you can help children in your community stay safe on the water, but you need to act soon. 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…]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:01:22 ESThttp://www.boatus.com/pressroom/release.asp?id=885

WHAT: The National Park Service (NPS) is considering changes…]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2013 08:30:30 ESThttp://www.boatus.com/pressroom/release.asp?id=884