Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
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JBL's new Apex Powersports Amplifiers from Prospec Electronics pack a high-performance punch, yet are small enough to fit into the palm of a hand. Easily hidden on a golf cart, motorcycle, ATV/UTV or boat, they're engineered and built to withstand outdoor extremes. The Class D Apex Series of amplifiers feature easy to use controls for fast and simple wiring. The lineup has small heat sinks so they're ideal for installation locations with size restrictions. They also substantially reduce weight c... Full story
Trailers Can Make Moving Your Vehicle Easy For many RV, UTV, and boat owners, summer means getting the toys out for the season. the season. But backing and steering them can be difficult to do without damaging something. With Parkit360's line of rechargeable electric trailer dollies, a single person can move up to 15,000 lbs. with absolute ease, maneuvering around obstacles and tight corners. And, because it can be parked tongue-end in, it's an incredible theft deterrent. Parkit360 makes three...
Publisher's Note - We first published this in 2016. Since then their products have only gotten better. Give them a try and tell them Jim & Carol sent you. Thank you. It is our pleasure to turn the spotlight on DeScale-It products in this issue. Not only does the company have many happy and satisfied customers, but also this is a local Arizona company, located in Tucson. The Descale-It ® Products Company is committed to producing effective, Earth-friendly products. For example, Descale-It... Full story
With a waterproof action camera, there's seemingly no limit to the incredible videos that can be recorded. The only limitation has been the length of an arm or flimsy selfie stick. With Shurhold Industries' Camera Adapter, a GoPro or Garmin VIRB quickly and securely attaches to any of the company's 11 different handles. Extending up to 9', it's easy to capture stunning new perspectives. Made from a high-performance polymer, the Camera Adapter is completely rustproof. Part of Shurhold's One Handl... Full story
In February 2019, a deep draft vessel on an international voyage bound for the Port of New York and New Jersey reported that they were experiencing a significant cyber incident impacting their shipboard network. An interagency team of cyber experts, led by the Coast Guard, responded and conducted an analysis of the vessel’s network and essential control systems. The team concluded that although the malware significantly degraded the functionality of the onboard computer system, essential vessel... Full story
Boatyards, marinas and clubs are waking up after a long winter's nap, and boaters have begun preparing their vessels for the season. While the boat needs to be looked at and readied for a summer of fun, so does your safety. The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water says that doing these four free or low-cost things now will help ensure a summer of safe boating. 1. Get a free Vessel Safety Check: Where else can you ask a professional to go over your boat to ensure it's safe and... Full story
Life jacket exchange events kick off Safe Boating Week on Saturday, May 18 PHOENIX - Safe Boating Week is on the horizon and the Arizona Game and Fish Department will kick off the national campaign locally with multiple life jacket exchange events at area lakes Saturday, May 18. Now in its 11th year, the Life Jacket Exchange program allows people with an old, worn out life jacket to swap it for a new one (while supplies last). Last year, the department's Boating Safety Education program... Full story
The Canadian government has removed the 10 percent retaliatory tariffs on U.S.-built recreational boats that resulted from President Trump’s 10 percent tariff on aluminum and 25 percent tariff on steel imported from that country to the United States.... 
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Seasucker Party Barge Is A Cup Holder On Steroids The anchor's dropped, music cranked, LEDs are pulsing-it's party time. Whether in the cockpit or attached to the outside of the hull, SeaSucker's Party Barge is the ultimate portable bar. It holds it all: beer, liquor and mixer bottles, cans, wine glasses, koozies, and even salt, limes, olives and cherries. It's a cup holder on steroids. Made in the USA, the Party Barge features five deep 3–1/2" cup holders, a center 4–3/8" hole for a sta... Full story
The Largest Boat Show In The Southwest To Kick Off Boating Season New powerboats will be unveiled, plus expanded in-water demos and a cool corn-hole competition. The largest boat show in the Southwest is gearing up to kick off the summer boating season in the middle of the desert by featuring a floating tiki bar that is expected to make a huge splash this summer in Lake Havasu. The return of the 28th Annual Lake Havasu Boat Show to the Colorado River is scheduled from April 5-7 at Windsor Beach... Full story
With boatyards, backyards, marinas, and clubs now coming to life, spring commissioning time has arrived. Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) has a Spring Commissioning Checklist to help boaters start the season right: Before You Launch 1. Inspect and replace hose clamps as necessary. Double-clamp fuel lines and exhaust hoses with marine-rated stainless steel hose clamps. Keep seacocks closed when you are away from the boat. 2. Inspect all hoses for stiffness, rot, leaks and... Full story
Beginning and experienced woman sailors can jump-start their sailing lives by heading to the National Women's Sailing Association (NWSA) 18th Annual Women's Sailing Conference slated for Saturday, June 1 at the Corinthian Yacht Club in Marblehead, Mass.... Website
SAVE NOW -- Safe boaters know that keeping equipment in top working order is the best way to avoid potential problems on the water. Just in time for spring launch, a new rebate from Hubbell Marine allows owners to upgrade shore power cable sets and save money in the process. Those who purchase a 50' Hubbell 50A, 125/250V cable set between now and June 30 qualify for a $50 cash rebate. An additional $25 rebate on the companion YQ230 Intelligent Y Adapter allows boaters to enjoy enhanced... Full story
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is not taking appropriate steps to review and assess potential maritime terrorism risks facing U.S. sea ports, the Justice Department's internal watchdog has found. The audit, released on Thursday by Inspector General Michael Horowitz, found that while top FBI officials believe the country faces a low maritime terrorism threat, that view is actually based on "incomplete and potentially inaccurate information." Moreover, the audit found that the FBI had not... Website
Finally, cruises along Mexico's Pacific Coast are underway. Cruise and Maritime Voyages (CMV) - a privately owned British Company began the service out of Rocky Point (Puerto Penasco) with Astoria in early December. During its inaugural season, the company is booking reservations for Dec. 7, 18 and 29 in 2019, and Jan. 9, 20 and 31 in 2020. Each voyage will be 11 days and take passengers to eight ports (Topolobampo and Mazatlan in Sinaloa; Cabo San Lucas, La Paz, Loreto and Santa Rosalia in... Full story
NEW YORK, N.Y., USA (February 27, 2019) – The Cruising Club of America (CCA) today announced the 2018 recipients of the international organization’s most prestigious awards, including Bruce Halabisky and Tiffany Loney of Orcas Island, Wash., Stan Honey of Palo Alto, Calif., and Ellen and Seth Leonard of Laupahoehoe, Hawaii.... Website
Purpose. The U.S. Coast Guard issues Findings of Concern (FoC) to disseminate information related to unsafe conditions that investigators identified as causal factors in a casualty and could contribute to future incidents. FoCs are intended to educate the public, state, or local agencies about the conditions discovered so they may address the findings with an appropriate voluntary action or so they can highlight existing applicable company policies or state/local regulations within their areas... Full story
THANK YOU -- (L to R) Capt. Jeff Dziedzic, TowBoatUS Mystic, Connecticut; Rep. Joe Courtney (D-Conn.); and Capt. Keith Turgeon, TowBoatUS Mystic U.S. Coast Guard Re-authorization Includes Look At Improving 911 System For Boaters TowBoatUS Mystic Connecticut captain thanked from U.S. House floor. A sign of the times, the U.S. Coast Guard reports that it’s common for recreational boaters today to use cellphones to call during a boating emergency. While Boat Owners Association of The United S... Full story
Paddlesport, boating enthusiasts reminded to keep safe on the water. The calendar says winter is weeks away, but the thermometer says otherwise. For that reason, the Arizona Game and Fish Department reminds undeterred paddlesport enthusiasts to practice coldwater safety when heading on the water. Hypothermia Dangerous The U.S. Coast Guard reports that cold water immersion and hypothermia can occur in water as cool as 70 degrees. Even in a healthy person, cold-water immersion can impact muscle... Full story
Ethanol Misfueling Danger Laid Bare: Gas Pump Photos "The ethanol industry doesn't want you to see these photos." The President has officially moved to allow E15 (15 percent ethanol) gasoline sales have now been moved to allow E15 (15 percent ethanol) year-round - a fuel prohibited for use in recreational boats and a decision that recreational boating groups say will needlessly put 142 million American boaters at risk. New Website Protecting Boaters at the Gas Pump is a new website with a... Full story
Engine Cutoff Switch Requirement, Five-Year Vessel Documentation Included in Passage of Coast Guard Authorization Act Each year Congress authorizes the budget and overall spending level for the U.S. Coast Guard, which can have a direct effect on recreational boaters. Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) applauds today's passage of The Frank Lobiondo Coast Guard Authorization of Act of 2018, which offers new safety and consumer-friendly benefits for boaters, anglers and sailors.... Full story
Argos Nautic's 330 JET tender was chosen as a 2018 Boating Industry Top Product of the Year from among hundreds of nominations submitted. The annual award honors the best new or updated marine products that stand out for their impact on the industry, innovation and how they advance their category or create a new segment. "It's an honor to be chosen for a Top Product award," said Patrick Sullivan, Argos Nautic sales and marketing. "The 330 JET is such an innovative boat that solves a space issue... Full story
The great thing about a trailed boat is it can be stored almost anywhere. Limitations are typically due to the size and turning radius of the tow vehicle. With Parkit360's Force line of battery-powered trailer dollies, everything from a jon boat to a 28' center console with twin 225s can be maneuvered by a single person around tight corners and obstacles. And unlike with a car or truck, the trailer can be stored tongue-first for an unparalleled level of theft prevention. The Force 5K and Force... Full story
This story is intended to serve as a general resource for recreational boating safety information. Should an issue or topic not be addressed here, feel free to contact Ed Huntsman, the District Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Program manager, via email at Edward.L.Huntsman@uscg.mil or by telephone at 504-671-2148. FILE A FLOAT PLAN Why should you take the time to prepare a float plan? The answer is simple - there are just too many facts that need to be accurately remembered and ultimately... Full story
PHOENIX -- The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation has allocated more than $4 million to support existing work by western states and tribes to combat the spread of invasive quagga and zebra mussels. Arizona has several quagga mussel-infested waterbodies and will benefit from the increased funding. The allocation is part of an initiative by Department of Interior Secretary Zinke called, "Safeguarding the West: Actions to Strengthen Federal, State, and Tribal Coordination to Address Invasive Mussels."... Full story
