Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
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Does your Towing Safety Management System know? Recently, an investigation of a towing vessel marine casualty (loss of propulsion) revealed several gaps in the implementation of the vessel’s Towing Safety Management System (TSMS). The identified TSMS gaps were: 1) causal to the incident, and 2) a direct result of a poor TSMS-to-TSMS transition during the chartering of the vessel. Background: The ownership and operational management of ships is notoriously difficult to clearly understand. The c... Full story
Taxes Paid By Boaters Will Fund Boating Programs The explosive growth of paddlesports - including stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking and canoeing - has local, state and federal governments working to ensure there's plenty of paddler access, including paddlecraft-only launches that make it easy to launch a kayak, increasing efforts to ensure paddler safety, and minimizing user conflicts with traditional boaters. The question is, who pays for it? Under a nearly seven-decade-old federal funding mech... Full story
Where do women sailors go to learn? The answer is a place where they can enjoy the camaraderie of other women sailors, learn from top instructors both on the water and in the classroom, and have plenty of fun. For 30 years that place has been the Sailing Convention for Women presented by Gail Hine, to be held next on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020 at the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club in Corona del Mar, Calif. Something Meaningful For Everyone "The Convention gives women an opportunity to meet other women... Full story
TowBoatUS San Diego responds to an incredibly strange distress call caused by a one-in-a-million missed waypoint. "There are not many times I can say it after 30 years as a towboat captain, but this was a first," says Capt. Rob Butler, owner of the TowBoatUS San Diego. Butler was describing his company's recent response to a 26-foot power boat stuck inside a deep sandstone cave along a southern California cliff wall. Butler's company is one of more than 300 locations across the nation that... Full story
Most dock boxes aren't sturdy enough to sit on. Nor are they too comfortable. The Waterside Lounger from Better Way Products is both. It's a massive 14 cu. ft. storage locker that doubles as a love seat, ideal for a dock, deck, patio or swimming pool. The Waterside Lounger is built just like an offshore boat: heavy-duty fiberglass with a sandwich core construction and a glossy, UV-resistant gelcoat finish. Professional-grade gas lifts with stainless steel latches, a cable stay and a full-length... Full story
Boats provide the freedom to explore distant shores, but owners need to be prepared for shore power connections abroad that are different from those used in North America. Internationally-rated systems from Hubbell Marine are the only CE-certified electrical shore power products designed for vessels voyaging far from home. Using familiar marine styling in a choice of traditional 316 stainless steel or white non-metallic construction, Hubbell offers an array of outlets, connectors and shore... Full story
A recent report from the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) has re-affirmed that outdoor recreation activities are a significant driver of economic activity in the country, making up 2.2 percent ($247.2 billion) of the U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP). When looking at “conventional” outdoor recreation activities, “boating/fishing” was the largest conventional activity for the nation as a whole at $20.9 billion in current dollar value added, surpassing RVing, motorcycl... Full story
Getting onto and off a boat is difficult, especially when it's moving or for those with limited mobility. Falls are common and can be quite dangerous. With the Safashor Dock Model, boarding and exiting a vessel has never been safer. Permanently mounted to a fixed dock, it lowers to form a wide, handled gangplank that's easy to traverse. It's an important step in keeping the whole family involved in boating. Tested to hold up to 350 lbs., the Safashor Dock Model is built in the USA of T61/63... Full story
A walk through most boats inevitably reveals a number of informational plaques identifying controls for various devices, pointing out the location of safety equipment or providing cautionary and compliance reminders. A series of fun plaques from Bernard Engraving may seem official at first glance, but quickly raise a smile with their humorous messaging. Bernard Engraving Fun Plaques feature either gold foil lettering and borders against a black ABS plastic background, or white on a red backgroun... Full story
Rigging the cockpit of a modern fishing boat can lead to frustration as multiple pieces of equipment often need to be installed in close proximity. Accon Marine's 9814 Cleat/Rod Holder combines two critical components into a single unit. This eliminates clutter while still ensuring critical equipment is positioned exactly where it needs to be. The Accon Marine Cleat/Rod Holder is constructed from marine-grade 316 stainless steel for maximum durability and corrosion resistance, ensuring a long... Full story
A ground plate is a necessary bonding interface between onboard electronics, generators and the water to ensure electrical continuity. It improves the transmission and reception performance of the vessel's communication devices by reducing radio-frequency interference. High-quality Sintered Bronze Ground Plates from Glomex, the leading global manufacturer of commercial and recreational marine antennas, deliver 15 percent more surface area than the competition-up to 61 sq. ft. Glomex Sintered... Full story
Carrying around 19 different tools requires a lot of pockets. Or, if it's a Snap Tool Multi-Key from Davis Instruments, just one. Whether pleasure boating, sailboat racing or fishing, it's the one palm-sized item that will always be ready to twist, cut, pry, snap and take care of any number of needed onboard jobs. A veritable toolbox, the patented Snap Tool Multi-Key has three metric and four SAE hex wrenches, slotted and Phillips screwdrivers, a scraper and a recessed cutting blade. Three deck... Full story
JUST FOR YOU - Kokopelli custom aluminum boat trailers are built to fit your exact make and model of boat. At Kokopelli Trailers, we take pride in our attention to detail. Keep in mind when considering purchasing custom aluminum boat trailers, many professional boaters opt to purchase aluminum boat trailers, as they are more lightweight than galvanized steel, less expensive, low maintenance, durable and ....... 
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Record number of boat decontaminations in Arizona helps fight spread of aquatic invasives in Western states. The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) continues to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS), and it seems the ramifications are being felt throughout some Western U.S. states. During the 2018-19 fiscal year, AZGFD decontaminated a record 237 boats -- up from 159 the previous fiscal year. This increase in decontaminations also has helped some Western states, namely... Full story
New video outlines the unique precautions required when heading offshore to a marine sanctuary. The NOAA National Marine Sanctuaries include more than 600,000 square miles of marine protected areas, from the rugged Olympic Peninsula of Washington to the "shipwreck alley" of Michigan's Thunder Bay and the turquoise-hued shallows of the Florida Keys. These national treasures present great opportunities for recreational boaters, anglers, and sailors – but only if they're prepared and have the g... Full story
BoatUS App's New 'Connect to Local Towing Captains' feature shortens response time. When boats break down on the water, run aground or run out of fuel, many recreational boaters use the free BoatUS App to summon TowBoatUS for routine on-water assistance. The app's new Connect feature will automatically link app users with the closest local TowBoatUS captain, eliminating the need to call to BoatUS national dispatch and providing better service to boaters by shortening response times from the... Full story
Although Kokopelli trailers, owned by Uriah Owsley, are delivered far and wide, the business is a local one and is dedicated to serving customers within the Phoenix area and the State of Arizona. Customer satisfaction earns an A+ as the following reviews confirm:... Website
The Arizona Game and Fish Department's Boating Safety Education courses include instruction on the basic skills required to safely operate a boat or personal watercraft, trailering your vessel, navigational rules, buoys, anchoring, legal requirements, boating emergencies, watersports and paddling. Take a boating education course now! Most insurance companies offer a discount on your boat or PWC insurance rate for completing one of our courses. Courses are offered in three formats: classroom... Full story
Parkit360 Force 5K and 10K battery-powered trailer dollies are built to last. But to keep them free from dust, dirt and debris, and in pristine condition, the company offers a custom-fitted Canvas Unit Cover. The Canvas Unit Cover comes in two sizes, for 4" and 6.5" wide tires. Built of rugged canvas fabric with heavy-duty stitching, it's designed to be used indoors or out. A zipper ensures it goes on easily and snug to prevent wind damage. Both sizes cost $220. Perfect for storing RVs, boats... Full story
Dock boxes are wonderfully practical, but hefting tall or heavy equipment in and out can be a struggle. With Better Way Products' TR2, it's as easy as raising the lid and swinging open the hinged front door. It's ideal for everything from a 40-gallon trash bin to a standard scuba tank. Like all Better Way Products dock boxes, the TR2 is built in the USA with marine-grade fiberglass with an average thickness of 3/16". Sandwich core construction and protruded walls provide unsurpassed strength.... Full story
BoatUS urges boaters to be aware of engine weight when repowering a recreational boat. Boaters Aren't the Only Ones Getting Heavier; Outboard Engines Catch Up One year ago the U.S. Coast Guard required new recreational boats to have more floatation to support the increased weight of newer four-stroke outboards if the boat becomes swamped. Now the agency is implementing those changes as reported in the Spring 2019 issue of the U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Circular. Boat Owners Association of... Full story
All across America boating season has begun. With some help from the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water, here are six ways boaters can help keep waters clean and be good environmental stewards all summer long. 1. Cleaning and waxing: When making your boat sparkle, understand that some general cleaning soaps may have harmful chemicals, so consider using alternate cleaning methods. You'd be surprised, for example, of how effective (and affordable) having a spray bottle with the... Full story
Video: How To Prepare Boat Shrink Wrap For Recycling In Six Easy Steps Ohio Clean Marinas Program shows how anyone can recycle their boat's winter shrink wrap. With recreational boats now waking up from their long winter's nap and their protective shrink wrap covers coming off prior to spring launch, a new video from the Ohio Clean Marinas Program shows boaters everywhere how to prepare boat shrink wrap for recycling in six easy steps. Essentially plastic, shrink wrap is an effective winter... Full story
When Earth Day was created in 1970, mainstream America was largely tuned out to the benefits of recycling. Fast forward nearly half a century, however, to Earth Day 2019 (April 22) and it's fairly common to see local paper, glass and plastic recycling programs. But what about boats? A pilot project by recreational marine industry businesses in the state of Rhode Island aims to finally find a solution for recycling boats. The challenge today is that the most common way to dispose of an old boat... Full story
