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Boat Owners Association of The United States

Media Contact: D. Scott Croft, Vice President Public Affairs
Office: 703-461-2864
Email: SCroft@boatus.com

This marina in Alabama used BIG funds in 2022 to renovate an existing 460-foot transient dock by adding new dockside power pedestals, providing water service, and replacing worn decking and flotation. This deep-draft harbor in New York now offers 64 slips for visiting boaters after receiving a 2020 Boating Infrastructure Grant.

Do You Need More Capacity for Transient Boaters?

Boating Infrastructure Grant Program pays for docks, amenities for visiting boaters: Start preparing now for next grant cycle

SPRINGFIELD, Va., Nov 14, 2024 – Boaters exploring by water need safe dockage that allows...

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The previous year’s BoatUS/NWSA Leadership in Women’s Sailing Award honoree Jerelyn Biehl (R); and NWSA Board Member Debbie Huntsman (L).

BoatUS/NWSA Seek Leadership in Women’s Sailing Award Nominations

Annual lifetime achievement award recognizes sharing sailing

SPRINGFIELD, Va., Nov. 12, 2024 – The National Women’s Sailing Association (NWSA) and Boat Owners...

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Help the BoatUS Foundation create a new online database to track abandoned and derelict vessels by giving us your ideas.

BoatUS Foundation Invites Public to Share Ideas for New Database to Report Abandoned and Derelict Vessels

National database aims to pinpoint locations of ADVs, track removal, provide clearer picture of the national problem

ANNAPOLIS, Md., Oct. 29, 2024 -- In an effort to clean up the nation’s coasts...

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It’s critical that children have a correctly-sized life jacket. Help your community of boaters be safe by offering a BoatUS Foundation Life Jacket Loaner site.

Help Save a Child’s Life: Apply Now to Become a BoatUS Foundation Life Jacket Loaner Site

Program seeks new locations that lends infant, child and young-adult sized life jackets to the public at no cost

ANNAPOLIS, Md., October 22, 2024 – Marinas, waterfront restaurants, businesses, boat clubs and first responder...

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The BoatUS Foundation ‘Turning the Tide Online” virtual summit Feb. 25-27 hopes to seek out more sustainable boating-related waste stream solutions, such as finding better solutions for end-of-life or derelict fiberglass boats. The BoatUS Foundation “Turning the Tide Online” virtual summit Feb. 25-27 hopes to seek out solutions for boating industry-generated waste, such as boat shrinkwrap. (Credit: BoatUS)

BoatUS Foundation Seeks Experts to Speak About Addressing Boating-Related Waste Streams

Apply now to present at the “Turning the Tide Online” virtual summit, Feb. 25-27, 2025

ANNAPOLIS, Md., Oct. 15, 2024 – The non-profit BoatUS Foundation will host the first-ever "Turning...

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California boaters can properly dispose of marine flares at collection events. (Credit: Vivian Matuk, California State Parks and California Coastal Commission)

California Boaters Can Drop Off Expired Flares at Upcoming Fall Collection Events

Program open to Alameda, Del Norte, Humboldt, Los Angeles, Marin, San Diego and West Contra Costa County boaters

OCEANSIDE, Calif., Oct. 8, 2024 – Marine flares are required to be carried aboard recreational...

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TowBoatUS Charlotte Harbor’s pink response boat is raising awareness of breast cancer around Southwest Florida and driving donations to help women get early screening and assist those fighting the disease. TowBoatUS Lake Norman’s crew provides towing assistance with their pink towing response vessel to raise awareness on the water of the fight against breast cancer.

Red Towboats Go Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness

5 local TowBoatUS companies raise funds in their communities to fight disease affecting 1 of every 8 women

SPRINGFIELD, Va., Oct. 7, 2024 – Breast cancer strikes 1 of every 8 women –...

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If it cannot be stored ashore for the storm, vessels stored in boat lifts should be secured with docklines to prevent the vessel from slipping forward or aft. More Hurricane Milton preparation help for boaters is available at BoatUS.com/hurricanes. BoatUS hurricane preparation information for boat owners is available at no cost at BoatUS.com/Hurricanes. (Credit: BoatUS)

Florida Gulf Coast Boaters Have Help: How to Prepare Your Boat for Hurricane Milton

Free online guides, videos, worksheet available from BoatUS

SPRINGFIELD, Va., Oct. 7, 2024 -- With Hurricane Milton aiming for Florida’s Gulf Coast, recreational...

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A new pilot program aims to make it easier for boaters to borrow life jackets for the day or weekend to encourage wear.

BoatUS Foundation, National Safe Boating Council Launch Pilot Program to Make Borrowing a Life Jacket Easier

DECKEE mobile app aims to help increase life jacket wear rates

ANNAPOLIS, Md., Oct. 3, 2024 – The nonprofit BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean...

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