Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
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Mustang Survival has announced it is voluntarily recalling two selected models of inflatable personal flotation devices (PFDs) manufactured in Canada between September 2014 and September 2015. The recall is being issued for the reinforcement of a portion of the bladder assembly that may tear when the bladder lobes are flexed apart while fully inflated. While a solution has been developed that corrects any affected products and prevents occurrence of this issue, the repair can only be performed... Full story
BELATED, BUT – Please join us in celebrating a happy 240th Birthday, U.S. Navy!... Full story
Where do women sailors go to learn? The Southern California Yachting Association (SCYA) will hold its 27th Annual Women's Sailing Convention on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016 at the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club in Corona del Mar, California. The day-long, ladies-only series of shore and boat-based workshops offer beginners to experts a welcoming environment to learn more about all topics sailing. Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) has been the event's primary sponsor since its... Full story
The Coast Guard rescued two people recently after their boat reportedly capsized from a ship's wave north of the Texas City dike near the Houston Ship Channel. A Good Samaritan called Sector Houston-Galveston watchstanders at 5:08 .m., on VHF-FM channel 16, to report the two people and their capsized boat in need of assistance. Watchstanders launched Station Galveston's response boat crew who recovered them in good health at 5:31 p.m. and transported them to Siever's Cove. "We'd like to... Full story
Gaviota Varadero Marina - a new marina built and owned by the Cuban government - is 98 percent unoccupied. Many marinas in Cuba are in disrepair and amenities are difficult to come by. U.S. boaters have the official go-ahead to travel to Cuba, but government authorization is just the first step for the "pioneers" who are opting to make the journey after a half-century embargo. "It's not as easy as hopping on your boat and saying, 'OK, I'm going to Cuba, and I'll be back tomorrow,' " said Julie... Full story
Excerpt from Scuttlebut Thousands of city fourth graders are enjoying a new twist on science and math lessons while learning basic principles of sailing as part of Set Sail Learn, an engaging classroom experience on San Francisco Bay made possible by a significant grant from the St. Francis Sailing Foundation. Children from 28 public schools in San Francisco are learning Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) both on the water through sailing as well as in a hands-on classroom at the... Full story
Replacing the current inflated rubber Tempe Town Lake dam with concrete and steel will shut down the lake-probably next spring-for a period the city estimates will be more than one month, severely affecting activities for Arizona Yacht Club and the Arizona Sailing Foundation. The news came today in an email from Tempe Senior Boating Coordinator Alicia Jerger, saying the new concrete and steel dam will be finished in "February or March," depending on weather delays. At that point the city will... Full story
Lanham, Maryland – October 27, 2015 – McMurdo search and rescue products – personal AIS MOB beacons, personal locator beacons and EPIRBs – will be featured by Lifeline Inflatable Services in Accessories Tent booth 36 at the Bahia Mar Yachting Center during the 2015 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, November 5-9. McMurdo Smartfind S20 Personal AIS MOB Beacon The McMurdo Smartfind S20 is a personal AIS MOB device worn on a lifejacket and activated by sliding off the safety tab and lifting... Full story
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA (USA) – Visitors to the 2015 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show will have the opportunity to see the innovative Crewsaver® liferafts and lifejackets, courtesy of Sea Gear Marine Supply, in Accessories Tent booth 125 at the Bahia Mar Yachting Center, November 5-9. Crewsaver® recreational liferafts feature the most advanced specifications on the market today. Three models - for coastal, under 24-hour ocean and over 24-hour ocean use - are available in sizes to a... Full story
DEERFIELD BEACH, FLORIDA - Over 100 of the boats and yachts on display at this year's Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show will be illuminated by Aqualuma® underwater lights. Since 2004, Aqualuma has perfected the art form of underwater lighting and the company's LEDs are the lights of choice for many of the world's leading boat manufacturers, according to Aqualuma US Vice President Alexandra Bader. "We are extremely proud of all our OEM affiliations, which include Mastercraft, Hatteras,... Full story
Over 60 hot air balloons will fly above Lake Powell in the 13th Annual Page Lake Powell Hot Air Balloon Regatta Friday through Sunday Nov 6 – Nov 8. The balloons will lift off each morning at 7 a.m. from the Lake Powell National Golf Course. There is no charge to the public to join in the festivities, including viewing the morning launches and on Saturday The Chamber Page Lake Powell's Vendor Fair and evening balloon glow. Information is available on the www.VisitPageLakePowell.com Web site. O... Full story
You can register now for the annual Ruth Beals Cup Regatta, the women-at-the-helm event that honors AYC founder Ruth Beals. You do not have to be a member to race. The regatta will be Saturday morning, Nov. 14, at Tempe Town Lake and contested in Capri 14.2s. The winner's name will be engraved on the cup and everybody gets a Chick-fil-A lunch. More information and registration at arizonayachtclub.org Lake Pleasant racing has resumed with PHRF Sportboats on RC. On the final weekend, the racing... Full story
The U.S. Coast Guard is concerned about the sale and availability of unapproved recreational and commercial vessel navigation lights. Purchasers of such lighting should be aware replacement lighting may be improper for its application due to the failure by manufacturers to meet technical certification requirements. Furthermore, technical advances in marine lighting, such as the use of Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), rope lighting, underwater lighting, and other various types of decorative lighting... Full story
Technomarine Yachts Inc, a 35-year old brand with a global reputation for personalized customer service and support, has added two high-profile brokers to their team. Craig Williams brings with him over 39 years of experience in the yachting industry, including 20 years as founder, co-owner and vice president of operations at Lazarra Yachts in Tampa, Florida. While there he met deadlines and deliveries of more than 152 semi-custom yachts while managing the operations of the company’s $120 m... Full story
DEERFIELD BEACH, FLORIDA (USA) – Technicold™ by Northern Lights, leading manufacturer of marine heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems, will introduce the Fresh Air Make-Up unit (FAMU) at the 2015 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. “Technicold’s unique design philosophy allows us to create truly customized climate control solutions,” said Shaun Hall, Technicold Global Sales Director. “Our new FAMU is one more way that we can provide the versatile, reliable systems that the marine sector requires,” he added. Wit... Full story
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA, USA - SNAME has published a new technical report with guidelines for testing a small boat’s lightcraft weight and center of gravity characteristics. Standard Guide for Conducting Small Boat Air-Inclining Stability Test: (Lightweight Survey and Air Inclining Test to Determine Lightweight and Centers of Gravity) covers the determination of a small boat’s lightcraft weight and center of gravity characteristics, expanding on the guidance given in ASTM F3052 (2014). The pro... Full story
Alexandria, VA – November 5, 2015 - Not many activities offer as many opportunities for tranquil relaxation or exhilarating surges of adrenaline, but both types of experiences have about equal appeal when it comes to fishing. This, and other motivational factors, are illuminated in the third report in a series examining sportfishing “churn,” a term that refers to anglers’ transitioning in and out of the sport from year to year. Produced for the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) by Southwi... Full story
The seventh edition of Les Voiles de St. Barth will run from 11 to 16 April 2016, and a number of boats have already taken the necessary steps to make sure they are on the starting line at what has become one of the Caribbean's main sailing events. The 100-foot Comanche, the MOD70 Phaedo3 and the two Maxi72s Momo and Proteus are just some of the big names that have confirmed their presence to the delight of the organisers and sailing fans. A waterborne extravaganza Comanche, the 100-footer VPLP-Verdier design owned by Jim and Kristy Hinze... Full story
Owners and operators of vessels employing large laundry operations and extra-large-capacity drying machines are warned of the potential fire hazards this equipment poses. They are also encouraged to be aware of and familiar with the equipment and all associated safety systems and to ensure these systems are properly maintained and operational. Recently a small fire developed in a dryer onboard a cruise ship. The fire was quickly extinguished by the vessel's crew and caused no significant... Full story
The maritime industry and specifically waterfront facilities can present some unusual hazards to those who perform the wide array and variety of work associated with the business of shipping. To illustrate that point, a pick-up truck was recently dragged into the harbor by a mooring line that was being hauled in by a ship's mooring winch. The shore-side line handler that was using the truck to assist with the evolution narrowly escaped injury and possible death by quickly jumping out of the truc... Full story
Desert Troon Companies, a Scottsdale-based real estate development and investment firm, is pleased to announce that the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has approved the transfer of the Concessionaire Management Agreement for Scorpion Bay Marina at Lake Pleasant Regional Park from Skipper Marine to Desert Troon Companies. The agreement names Desert Troon Companies as a concessionaire until 2040, and marks the next phase of development for the popular marina. “Scorpion Bay Marina is a distinc... Full story
The biggest concern that I have with the boating public is the lack of responsibility. What does that mean? When you sit behind the wheel of a boat, or on a personal watercraft or in front of the tiller of a sailboat, or in other words, at the helm, you are the skipper or the captain of that vessel no matter what size, shape or configuration that it is. That means that you have taken a position of responsibility. Just because you cannot see a traffic pattern, a white line, a yellow line or a... Full story
Monster Bash 2015 is upon us - Friday, Oct. 16 and Saturday, Oct. 17 in Lake Havasu, Ariz. We are excited to announce we will be supporting Monster Bash 2015 as the Title Sponsor. We have the 2015 Monster Bash Poker Run coming on strong! Online registration for Monster Bash is at www.lakeracerllc.com. Once again, we're supporting the Lake Havasu Food Bank, as our designated charity, so a percentage of the poker run jackpot will be donated and you are encouraged to make any other donations of... Full story
7th Annual IJSBA World Finals This is the most venerable and prestigious single personal watercraft event in the world. The invitation-only policy is attracting over 750 personal watercraft racers from 30 countries worldwide, all converging in Lake Havasu for the World Finals. Pro-Freestyle Expo. Dates: Oct. 3-11 Times: All-day event; competitions start approximately 10 a.m. each day Location: Crazy Horse Campgrounds: 1534 Beachcomber Bl. Admission: Free to spectators Contact: Jim Russell: 928-... Full story
Shake Rattle and Troll Outdoors" recently took possession of a 42' Grand Banks trawler. The vessel is of mid-1970s vintage and is powered by twin 135 HP Lehman diesels. The vessel originally was being retrofitted by Challenged America to cater to physically challenged military veterans for deep-sea fishing adventures. Don McDowell, host of the 15-year running "Shake, Rattle & Troll" Radio and sportfishing editor of Arizona Boating & Watersports/Western Outdoor Times, is completing the... Full story
