News & Issues

From federal news and legal considerations that affect all boaters to new fishing regulations, current events, consumer information, and reports from the BoatUS Government Affairs department, you can count on BoatUS to bring you the most up-to-date information you need to know.

For Safer Waters, We Need Smarter Boaters

As more states establish mandatory boater education laws, BoatU.S. continues to urge all 50 states to establish boater education certification programs for skippers

Driving Change For Boaters On A Local Level

The BoatU.S. Action Center website is a DIY guide to help members break through government bureaucracy to tackle problems on local waters

BoatU.S. Foundation receives $10M to remove Derelict boats

The nonprofit will be a one-stop-shop for identifying, funding, and facilitating resources for clearing abandoned and derelict vessels from local waters

Taking The Invasive Species Fight Nationally

Some invasive species are plants like algae.

Alternative Marine Fuels

A new range of ethanol-free fuels, tested by the NMMA with good results, may reduce your boat’s emissions. Let’s look a little deeper.

A Whale Of A Fight

A $5 million appropriation for near real-time tracking of endangered North American right whales was the top priority a coalition of boating interests.

Striped Bass Emergency Action

Overfishing and four straight sub-par spawning seasons prompt governing body to increase restrictions on prized angling species along the Atlantic coast through October 2023.

The Recreational Boaters of California: Advocates since 1968

California ranks 4th when it comes to registered boats among our 50 states. Luckily Golden State boaters have a strong voice thanks to their regional advocacy group, a BoatU.S. partner.

BoatUS Concerned About Potential AIS Tracking Of Recreational Boaters

This now-vital tool in marine safety and national security could someday be used to track recreational vessel location and speed. Is that OK?