Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
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They are man-made homes for fish, some made of concrete, others of PVC, and like building a neighborhood, provide the architecture for sustainable life. The first step in placing fish habitat into the Central Arizona reservoirs took place on Thursday, April 20 at Roosevelt Lake with Arizona Game and Fish Department biologists dropping Fishiding HighRise structures made of environmentally safe PVC to the bottom of Roosevelt Lake. These recycled items, 8 feet tall and excellent habitat for... Full story
The Maritime Museum of San Diego has that covered. Enjoy one of their many options to feed your adventurous side: for example, boarding San Salvador for the Pacific Heritage Tour 2017 (Santa Barbara to Channel Islands to San Diego) May 23-May 29. For more information, visit https://sdmaritime.org/visit/on-the-water-adventures/.... Full story
Even on large vessels, machinery spaces tend to be cramped and have reduced accessibility. Knowing this, FCI Watermakers offers its renowned high-efficiency Neptune+ Series in a convenient, modular configuration for a wide variety of flexible installations. It delivers 1,275–9,500 gallons of pure, fresh water every day. Refitting large framed or skid-mounted watermakers commonly requires cutting the deck - an enormous added expense. With FCI's Neptune+ Modular, individual components are e... Full story
Boats tied up or at anchor never stop moving. If the motion isn't relentlessly sawing away at a cleated dock line-typically unseen-it's causing the cordage to rub against the vessel. Once the rope parts, significant damage can occur to the vessel and its surroundings. Secure® Chafe Guards from Davis Instruments are quick and easy to install and remove, and safeguard against the havoc brought on by friction and abrasion. Secure Chafe Guards fit braided and three-strand line from 3/8" to 1".... Full story
The Day on the Lake program is the only adapted water sports program for those with physical and neurological disabilities offered in Arizona. Summer 2016 marked our 20th year of helping people who suffer from a neurological disability ride the waves at one of the most accessible waterside facilities in Arizona - Bartlett Lake Marina. Day on the Lake 2017 will occur on the following dates: June 1-3 and Sept. 7-9. The cost is $50.00 per day for all activities, and includes a t-shirt. Bartlett... Full story
Getting corroded boat canvas zippers to work smoothly by using two common kitchen items has never been so popular, according to Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS). The national boating advocacy, services and safety group announced today the number one most widely viewed online "BoatTECH" how-to-fix-it tip this spring is author Don's Casey's simple saran wrap and vinegar repair. "Zippers with metal slides have a bad habit of becoming frozen with corrosion even though the teeth... Full story
Especially to Dan, but also to the "boat captain" and to our Sunday server Cathy, thank you! We have had two great and memorable times at the Watershed this month -- one, a memorial service for our uncle followed by a family dinner and Sunday, Easter brunch outside with our family (including Indi Bones, our granddaughter's Australian cattle dog puppy :-) ). Honestly, we are so impressed with your new menu, your service, and, as always, the ambiance (which we enjoyed when we lived in The Lakes a... Full story
PHOENIX — The Arizona Game and Fish Commission recently approved several boating and watercraft Regulation changes aimed at increasing customer service and public safety on Arizona’s waterways. The commission approved the changes at its April 7 meeting, amending the state’s Article 5 rules, which outline boating and water sports regulations and fees. The proposed changes will now be considered by the Governor’s Regulatory Review Council on June 6 and, if approved, will become effective Aug. 5.... Full story
Alexandria, VA - April 25, 2017 - Senior recreation industry corporate and trade association officials met with Department of the Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke on Monday, April 24, capping a full and encouraging day of discussions with administration officials. The meetings were organized by the Outdoor Recreation Industry Roundtable (ORIR) and began in Shenandoah National Park. Twelve hours later, the day’s discussions concluded in Zinke’s offices in downtown Washington, D.C. The eve... Full story
I was going to send this out mid-summer, but Jim reminded me that our 60th reunion is coming up, and I know how time flies. So, here we are. By the way, if you want timely information, it's at your fingertips on Facebook: Yakima High School Class of 1957 https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=yakima%20high%20school%20class%20of%201957. We have lost some dear friends/classmates since the last Pirate Press and I want to thank Ed Nolan, among others, for keeping us informed. Those of us who do not... Full story
United States Coast Guard Headquarters Inspections and Compliance Directorate, Washington, DC May 16, 2017 - Safety Advisory 01-17 The U.S. Coast Guard's National Vessel Documentation Center (NVDC), located in Falling Waters, West Virginia, is the only entity authorized to issue Certificates of Documentation (CODs), Form CG-1270, valid for a period of one year from date of issuance. This document is required for vessels engaged in Commercial trade and is optional for vessels five net tons and... Full story
COTTONWOOD, Ariz. — Wine, kayaking, Arizona. The initial concept seemed to be something of an oxymoron. The parched landscape surrounding the Phoenix airport...... 
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