Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
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ANNAPOLIS, Md., June 20, 2013 - After 9000 votes, the public has spoken. The competitive BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water's 2013 Grants Program has announced that four non-profit groups will receive $10,000 each to help educate boaters this year. The winning grants were selected by the public and the funds will go to a variety of projects, from creating an interactive on-the-water STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) curriculum to helping make boat shows greener. In 25 years, the Foundation has awarded over $1.1... Full story
Since 1999, Prospec Electronics has carried the affordable multimedia and all-environment Milennia brand. Over the past 14 years, the company has grown this range to include stereos, speakers and accessories so every boater can find a sound system to meet their needs. New from the Milennia brand is the MILRTR2 enclosure. On the stereo side, Prospec offers three models, the MILMR60, MILPRV16 and MILPRV21. Both the MILMR60 and MILPRV16 receivers are portable media ready, while the MILPRV21 provides Bluetooth® streaming. Prospec now has nine... Full story
Maintaining a reliable method of managing overall use of electrical power on board is an essential part of safety on the water. Compact Perko battery switches have a higher capacity rating than the company's previous 8500 series models, and are for use with 12, 24 and 32 V systems. They offer superior features and made-in-the-US quality boaters can rely on. Included in the series are the Compact Medium Duty Main Battery Disconnect Switch Fig. 9611 and its key-locking counterpart, Fig. 9612. These Perko switches help preserve battery power by... Full story
Newport, R.I., USA (August 7, 2013) – The American Revolution may have effected a political separation from the United Kingdom almost 250 years ago, however, the physical distance “across the pond” is trivial when it comes to shared common interests, especially sports such as sailing in which the Brits and Americans have a long tradition of friendly but determined competition. Later this summer, three British yacht club teams will travel to Newport, R.I., to compete in the 2013 New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup presented by Rolex. Repre... Full story
ISLE OF WIGHT, COWES, U.K. (August 8, 2013) – Bella Mente Racing, sailing under the New York Yacht Club burgee, has won the New York Yacht Club Challenge Cup, one of the two most prestigious trophies awarded at Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week. The team of 22 sailors, led by owner/driver Hap Fauth, is currently racing in the event’s Big Boat mini-series, which kicked off its first race on Wednesday, August 7th and wraps up with the second and final race today, August 8th in Cowes, England. Bella Mente Racing at Day One of Aberdeen Ass... Full story
The Progressive Insurance® San Diego International Boat Show cruises into Harbor Island June 20-23, featuring more boats, more attractions, and more learning opportunities than ever before, providing boaters and non-boaters alike a chance to enjoy four days of fun on the water. As the region’s premier boating event, the 2013 Progressive Insurance San Diego International Boat Show, in partnership with the California Yacht Brokers Association (CYBA) and San Diego Superyacht Association, is 30 pe... Full story
The early June awards party at the Bali Hai Restaurant, San Diego, honored the best anglers of the 2013 International Yellowtail Derby. Marc Nunes of Point Loma was the overall Yellowtail (YT) winner with a 35-pound fish he caught off La Jolla on live bait. He was rewarded with $5,000 in cash and prizes and his weight in Ballast Point Pale Ale, measured by the Scale-O-Ale and witnessed by anglers and friends. Second place was Greg Trompas, with a 32-pound, 5-ounce YT and also was in third place... Full story
This photo from the late '90s was taken at the Bali Hai Restaurant, Point Loma, of former staff of The Log newspaper. Three of them are now with Western Outdoor Times/Arizona Boating & Watersports: Jim Allen, publisher, Carol Allen, editor, and Leslie Manes, San Diego distribution manager. Two other former Log staff are John Campbell, director of the International Yellowtail Derby and contributor to WOT/AZBW and Angie Roddy Ogden, our production manager.... Full story
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — San Francisco Bay/Delta marinas and yacht clubs are invited to a free seminar that presents oil spill response resource information. The free seminar will take place July 11 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. in Oakland. Space is limited. Registration by July 5 is required. As waterfront stakeholders, marina and yacht club operators possess extensive local waterway and boating knowledge. The seminar will cover information on: California’s oil spill response structure Office of Spi... Full story
We have had the pleasure of dealing with Ed Hale of Hales Marine Service since the early beginnings of Arizona Boating & Watersports. Hales has always been there when we needed them. We are proud to consider Ed Hale a friend. – Jim & Carol Allen Hales Marine Service offers a full-service boat yard and boat transportation around the country for all sizes and types of boats. Services include: Fiberglass/Aluminum Hull Repair; Transport (local and nationally); Custom gel-coat and Metalflake m... Full story
Arizona State Parks' headquarters is now "Camping Central." Arizonans are welcome to stop by and pick up a bag of brochures, maps and information about all the facilities where you can camp, hike, fish, have reunions, weddings, special events and business retreats. There are more than 1,000 campsites, so whether you are a tent camper, RV camper or need a nice cozy camping cabin or yurt, our customer service representatives will help visitors find the best place to camp and give everyone a state... Full story
Newport, R.I., USA (June 13, 2013) – Many of the world’s best known yacht clubs were established under royal patronage or granted the privileged title at some point in their history. Eleven that fall into that category are among the 20 yacht club teams that will compete from September 7-14, 2013, on Swan 42s in the 2013 New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup presented by Rolex, including Real Club Náutico de Barcelona (Barcelona, ESP), Royal Belgian Sailing Club (Zeebrugge, BEL), Royal Cork Yacht Club (Crosshaven, IRL) and the Royal Swedish Yach... Full story
We at Arizona Boating & Watersports/Western Outdoor Times send our deepest sympathy on the passing of Cathy Driscoll, our friend for many years when our publisher Jim and our editor Carol Allen had their boat at Driscoll’s Wharf and Marina in San Diego. Our thoughts are with Cathy’s many friends and family.... Full story
At the recent annual meeting of the Western States’ Boating Administrator Association in Flagstaff, Ariz., the Lake Havasu Marine Association (LHMA) was the honored recipient of the Hollister Award that recognizes outstanding service in the field of boating safety by individuals or groups (public or private). “Clearly the LHMA has made a positive impact to recreational boating safety in the Lake Havasu area and they are to be commended,” said State Boating Law Administrator for the Arizo... Full story
You might have seen the “Don’t Move a Mussel” signs that have been at some statewide lakes. Now the Arizona Game & Fish Aquatic Invasive Species Program will be providing quagga mussel educational opportunities at Lake Pleasant, Bartlett Lake and Lake Havasu throughout the summer. In an effort to reduce the spread and introduction of this serious invasive species, the outreach efforts will encourage boaters to clean, drain and dry their boats. Remaining Sessions Following is a rundown of remai... Full story
I know it is more than six months from now, but some past excuses were "not enough warning.” Therefore, get out "ye old calendar" and mark Jan. 4-5, 2014 and Jan.11-12, 2014 as taken. You will have fun learning the art of teaching sailing. It has been said that "A smooth sea never made a skilled mariner." George Tingom Arizona Sailing Foundation President Note: For more information, e-mail Tingom at george@tingom.com. Learn To Sail Right Here In Arizona! Yes, it’s true. You or your kids can lea... Full story
This summer is a great time to start enjoying the boating season with a boat-club membership. Why own a boat when you can use the entire fleet for less than half the cost? “Your” boat is always serviced and ready to go. It is maintained by the pros at Bartlett Lake Marina. You do nothing except enjoy. Barlett Lake Marina’s Boat Club offers “boating without the extra expenses and hassles” and has everything from pontoon to runabouts — something for every person who enjoys being out on the water,... Full story
Those in charge of inspections and compliance directives encourage widest distribution. The Coast Guard has recently become aware of the uninspected towing-vessel industry’s using inappropriate navigation lights that fail to meet the criteria for use onboard any vessel; SEACHOICE Products LED Navigation Light, SCP #03201. Online research shows many outlets for the sale of this product. It is possible that this product may be in widespread use in the recreational boating industry as well. The SEA... Full story
The start of the Safe Boating Week events is one of our favorite activities of the year. Several Squadron members — including ourselves — cut short out-of-town vacations to make it back for this event. We inspect boats for basic boating-safety requirements and this gives us a chance to meet people and provide additional information on watercraft safety. Although many boaters are experienced, there are those who do not know what they should about their own boats or what to do in the water if the... Full story
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Two leading boating education organizations with a history of making boating education easy and affordable, have teamed up to offer a fully interactive online seminar for those First Mates who may find themselves needing to take command of the family boat. “Partner in Command,” from the US Power Squadrons (USPS), in partnership with the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety, aims to acquaint the First Mate with basic skills he or she may need in an emergency. The seminar is no... Full story
(Morristown) – The Fourth of July is quickly approaching! Pack up the kids, neighbors and friends and make plans to witness one of the finest firework displays in the Valley at Lake Pleasant Regional Park on Wednesday, July 3rd! Better yet, make it a memorable day by adding activities such as boating, a refreshing dip in the lake or a picnic under a shaded ramada to your schedule. Later in the day, you can pick out a piece of prime real estate along the shoreline to view the one-of-a-kind lakeside fireworks display which will leave you u... Full story
Page, AZ – On June 28, 2013 at approximately 6:30 pm a 5-year old boy was killed in a boating accident uplake from Bullfrog near buoy 110 by Tapestry Wall. The child was riding in the bow of the boat, when the vessel hit a wave. The boy fell out of the vessel, was struck by the propeller and was killed instantly. Everyone onboard was wearing a life jacket and no alcohol was involved. - www.nps.gov/glca -... Full story
SACRAMENTO, Calif.—The California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is announcing today the official merger of Boating and Waterways as a new Division under State Parks. The merger was part of Governor Brown’s 2012 Reorganization Plan to consolidate and simplify the State’s organizational structure. The plan adds efficiencies by combining and streamlining duplicative functions, thereby reducing costs and saving taxpayer dollars. “California State Parks and Boating and Waterways are bot... Full story
If you got a personal watercraft (PWC) for the holidays, the U.S. Coast Guard urges you to take a boating-safety education class before you hit the water this summer. PWCs are an affordable way for people to get out and enjoy the numerous waterways that are available to boaters. "Operators need to keep in mind though, that personal watercraft are like any other watercraft. Whether it be a fishing boat, ski boat, or PWC, the key to safe and prudent use lies with the operator," says Ed Huntsman,... Full story
Clean! Drain! Dry! The early spring discovery of 14 adult quagga mussels at Lake Powell is a crucial reminder to boaters to clean, drain and dry their boats after every use to help prevent the spread of these destructive invasive species. According to a National Park Service (NPS) mussel monitoring update, the NPS identified 14 adult quagga mussels attached to moored vessels and dock structures at the Wahweap Marina in Lake Powell. None of the adult mussels were close enough together to mate... Full story
