Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
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NEWPORT, R.I. (April 27, 2015) – For over a decade, grand prix sailors and racing/cruising enthusiasts alike have flocked to the summer destination of Newport, R.I. to compete in the Ida Lewis Distance Race, and on Friday, August 14, 2015 the tradition will continue with another year of “just-right” overnight racing planned for the hallowed waters of Narragansett Bay and Rhode Island as well as Block Island Sound. Depending on weather and wind conditions, organizers can choose to send IRC,... Full story
TORONTO, ON (April 29)- The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Canada will receive up to $33,825 in funding from Foreign Affairs, Trade Development Canada to support Canadian recreational marine manufacturers who are interested in developing their business in overseas markets. The move marks a third year of support from the Canadian government for furthering the economic development of the recreational boating industry. The funding stems from Foreign Affairs, Trade & Development... Full story
Washington, D.C. – May 1, 2015 – Leaders in the recreational fishing and boating community yesterday highlighted the progress in elevating the importance of saltwater recreational fishing in the nation’s primary law governing marine fisheries management. The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources yesterday approved a bill sponsored by Rep. Don Young (R-Alaska), H.R. 1335, to reauthorize the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA), which addre... Full story
Alexandria, Va. – May 12, 2015 – A report released today further demonstrates the importance of reviewing how the nation’s marine fisheries are allocated between the recreational and commercial sectors. The report, “The Economic Gains from Reallocating Specific Saltwater Fisheries,” produced by the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) and Southwick Associates, was introduced at the American Boating Congress, an annual legislative conference co-hosted by organizations from all segments... Full story
"Herb," (Herbert L.) Pocklington, was a giant of a man as well as a true hero in every sense of the word. A prime example of American upward mobility, he was born in Algonac, Michigan, home town of the then-fledging Chris Smith and Sons Boat Co. He joined what had become Chris-Craft Corporation in 1942 as a 15-year-old, part-time, "gofer," when the firm was moving from pleasure boats to military craft. After serving two years in the U.S. Army, he rejoined the firm in 1946 as a factory worker, th... Full story
The 3/4 Day Boats found fish for our Derby anglers. Both Gary Glockzin and Katerina Eckert landed yellowtail, which qualify for the weekend prizes. We now have our first Open Party fish and also the first fish caught by a woman. There is 27 more days to Fish. We have a new Sponsor for the Leader Board, Rick Jensen of Sportfishing Financial Group. Check him out on the Sponsor Page, which has a link to his website. Yellowtail Derby Tee Shirts are available I will be at the SD Angler meeting and... Full story
Rick Maxa, fishing off North Mission Bch for Halibut and White Seabass on Monday afternoon saw birds working. He threw a jig out and landed his largest local yellowtail, which was hooked on a Salas 7x light. Rick brought the fish into Seaforth Sportfishing where it was weighed in by RC Newton at 45# 10 oz. This is 20 pounds over the previous 2015 Derby YT, it is also 6 pounds larger than the 39 # 6 oz YT caught by Tom Kues in 2011 Yellowtail Derby. There is 25 more days to Fish. We have a new... Full story
WASHINGTON, D. C., May 11, 2015 –More than 250 business leaders from across all sectors of the U.S. recreational boating industry are gathering on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. today to kick off the annual American Boating Congress (ABC), a three day advocacy event. With the unofficial start to boating season just under a month away on Memorial Day weekend, ABC gives members of the U.S. recreational boating industry a timely platform to meet with legislators and other decision makers on C... Full story
SHOW LOW – Learn how to paddle and cast May 23 at Fool Hollow Lake in Show Low with a 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. kayak fishing clinic. The clinic is free. Reserve a spot with a refundable registration deposit of $20. Class size is limited, so register by calling the AZGFD Pinetop office at 928-532-3680. Why learn to kayak fish? Kayak anglers are a growing community of outdoors enthusiasts who enjoy the exercise, quiet, and ability to stealthily paddle into fishing areas that boats cannot reach. Catch f... Full story
SPOKANE - The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) public access site at Newman Lake in eastern Spokane County will be closed June 2-4 to allow treatment of the lake with herbicide to control Eurasian milfoil and other aquatic invasive weeds. The Newman Lake Flood Control Zone District, under permit from the Washington Department of Ecology, has hired Aqua Technex to treat milfoil infestations on about 25 acres throughout the 1,200-acre lake with 2-4-D (dichlorophenoxyacetic acid,... Full story
Ed Huntsman is the Recreational Boating Safety Program Manager, United States Coast Guard, Eighth Coast Guard District. As spring approaches, temperatures rise, and ice melts, paddlesports enthusiasts begin to contemplate their first paddle-trip. But, before grabbing the canoe, kayak or SUP for that first trip, Eighth Coast Guard District boating-safety program manager Ed Huntsman wants to offer a few tips to ensure your safe return after an enjoyable trip. Know Basic Safety Skills How to... Full story
Established by Congress in 1939, the 30,000 members of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary are Semper Paratus "Always Ready." Vessel safety checks, harbor patrols, safe-boating courses, search and rescue, marine environmental protection - these are just a few of the services provided by the Auxiliary. Each year, Auxiliarists volunteer more than two million hours benefitting boaters and their families. We invite you to learn more about who we are and what we do to be Semper Paratus.... Full story
For the most part, boat trailers are like Rodney Dangerfield - "They don't get no respect." But, they're the only thing between our beautiful boats and trouble. And, the trailer tires are the only thing between the trailer and the pavement. Why do we see boat trailers sitting on the side of the road? Usually for one of two reasons - first are underinflated tires, causing excessive heat buildup and sidewall rupture. Virtually all tire manufacturers recommend using maximum-rated pressure shown on... Full story
Get ready to climb into an OHV and go for a ride at the Arizona Game and Fish Department Outdoor Expo presented by Shikar Safari Club International. A 50- by 100-yard OHV track is the newest addition to the hands-on event on Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29 at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility in Phoenix. Qualified participants can ride in a side-by-side OHV and experience some of the latest OHV performance features. Admission and parking are free. Also see OHV and ATV exhibits. Kayak,... Full story
Since the 1990s the number of students enrolling in sailing schools has more than doubled. The number of schools accredited by the largest certification organization American Sailing Association (ASA), based in California, has close to 200 schools. This recent boom has turned the mom-and-pop sailing instruction business into an industry. It's also creating a smart new way of sailing without all the hassles of boat ownership. A sailboat, it is often said, is a hole in the water into which one... Full story
Arizona's largest fishing, hunting, boating and travel consumer show, the International Sportsmen's Exposition and Arizona Boat Show®, has announced it will be moving from Glendale to the 386-acre WestWorld Facility in Scottsdale, Ariz. Beginning in the spring of 2016, the 16th annual ISE will utilize WestWorld's North Hall and Multiuse Tent, plus outside space. Show dates will be March 10-13, 2016. "As evidenced by record attendance at our just-completed 2015 event, we have grown our show... Full story
Arizona's largest boat show is just around the corner: The 24th annual Lake Havasu Boat Show is primed to deliver more exhibitors and attractions than ever before. Join the fun at Lake Havasu State Park, Windsor 4 on London Bridge Road. In addition to 60-plus different brands/kind of boats, there is a chili and salsa contest to benefit the local high school, the IJSBA Jettribe PWC WaterCross Race, and the appearance of the remarkable Miss Geico, reigning 2013-14 SBI offshore world champion.... Full story
The reception at the Fishing Clubs meetings during this month was very enthusiastic. Many new anglers have signed up for the 2015 contest. The excitement is building - just about a month and a half until the first day to fish and even less until the Pre-Fish Seminar and Party at the Bali Hai. Miss Yellowtail Derby 2015 Tiera Hanes has been very busy, promoting, signing up anglers and talking to sportboat captains about setting up Derby charters to Fish with Miss Yellowtail. All of the San Diego... Full story
Doug Burt is the Hunting and Shooting Sports Program Manager at Arizona Game and Fish Department. Hunting And Angling Heritage Work Group, Well you all have done it again - you have all blown me away! The Winter HAHWG meeting had a great turnout and diverse cross-section of participants like I've not seen. Look at this turnout: • 50 attendees • 17 first-timers • 28 organizations represented • 10 game and fish work units or regions represented The biggest takeaways from the meeting for me were... Full story
The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water provides local non-profit groups up to $10,000 to help educate boaters on safe and clean boating topics. However, it needs your help to determine who will get the money. With its 2015 Grassroots Grants program kicking off, the national 501(c)(3) is looking to the public to help it decide which of the eight submitted projects will receive funding in the competitive program. Boaters have until midnight on March 24 to go to... Full story
The Reel Deal Spring fishing is here in all its bedding-bass, crisp-morning glory. Yet the vernal equinox, or the first day of spring when the Earth is neither inclined toward, nor away, from the sun, isn't until Friday, March 20. And the summer trout stocking schedule just came out. Read all about where trout are being stocked in a lake near you. This week's full moon has coincided with consistent, warm weather. The result? Springtime spawning conditions for largemouth bass have graced the... Full story
G'day from Fremantle, Australia! "Shipwrecked on the small Caribbean island of Petite Silhouette after the Great War, Australian sailor Jack McLeod makes a new life as a bootlegger, island trader, ship builder, and family man. But storm clouds are looming on the horizon. WWII sees the West Indies become a battleground between the Allied Forces and the marauding U-boats of Nazi Germany. Embroiled in espionage and intrigue, the crew of the schooner ROULETTE must call upon all of their skill and... Full story
The 68-foot Alen Yacht combines the elegant social spaces of a cruising yacht with the fun of a day boat. Designed for the owner of the 184-foot Panthalassa ketch, designed by Foster + Partners in 2009, it shares a similarly refined palette of materials and features one master suite and generous entertaining space at the prow – this arrangement is highly flexible and subsequent yachts in the series can be specified with up to three cabins. The fast, agile motor yacht can travel at up to 45 k... Full story
OLYMPIA - The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will reopen two boat launches and nearly 20 miles of the remaining shoreline above the Wanapum reservoir to public use April 1, when water levels will be restored to normal levels. Sunland Estates and Yo Yo Rock boat ramps near Vantage were among dozens of recreational sites closed to public access over the past year after the Grant County Public Utility District lowered water levels 26 feet to repair a fractured spillway at... Full story
London, England, March 30, 2015 – 179W. One year ago today, those exact coordinates were transmitted from Andrew Taylor's McMurdo automatic identification system man-overboard (AIS MOB) device to crew members aboard the Clipper Round the World Race yacht Derry~Londonderry~Doire. The story behind the Clipper 2013-14 Race and his dramatic rescue from the rough seas of the North Pacific are the subject of a new book by Taylor, 179W – One Seven Nine West, being released today at a book launch eve... Full story
