Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
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The Arizona Game and Fish Department has completed its 2015 hunt draw for elk and pronghorn antelope. The results are available by visiting https://az.gov/azgfd/draw/home.xhtml and scrolling down to "View results and bonus points," or viewing them on your portal account. You also can call the department at (602) 942-3000 and press "2." By the numbers: 25,932: The total number of permit-tags issued. 150,915: The total number of those who applied for hunts or bonus points. 111,588: The total... Full story
Rolex’s European yachting season commences in mid-June with the Giraglia Rolex Cup which includes the Mediterranean’s oldest offshore race. The competition is a treasured part of Rolex’s association with sailing, encapsulating the sport’s noble values and the spirit of fair play and bonheur that unites all of Rolex’s yachting events. A winning format The Giraglia Rolex Cup celebrates its 63rd edition in 2015. Following a first leg from Sanremo (starting on Friday, 12 June) the fleet will gath... Full story
It was an extraordinary weekend at the 43rd World Cup Stop of the International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation (IWWF). For the fourth time, the City of Mandurah included Wakeboard and Waterski Jump in their Action Sports Games. With dolphins, pelicans and over 100,000 spectators on site plus athletes from 21 countries, this turned out to be a very different competition. Three World Champions were destined this weekend not to take top honors at the Mandurah World Cup! Only one would succeed.... Full story
David’s Rambler 88 and Clark’s 100-foot Comanche are the Formula 1s of world sailing, incorporating engineering/design feats beyond what has ever been realized in the yacht racing world and with “pit crews” comprised of small armies of professional sailors who are aboard during racing. They are poised for their first match-up in St. Barth at Les Voiles de St. Barth ● Clark previously has built Hanuman (a Super-J for racing) and Athena (the fourth largest sailing yacht in the world for cruising)... Full story
WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 10, 2015 – On Friday, April 10th, the EPA set a November 30th deadline to issue the 2014 and 2015 Renewable Fuel Standard mandates. The announcement comes as a settlement in a lawsuit filed by the American Petroleum Institute (API) and the American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM). The two groups filed a lawsuit against the EPA in March for the agency’s continued failure to set a rule for the RFS. Today’s agreement is still subject to a 30-day public comment... Full story
The count-down to the 24th Annual Lake Havasu Boat Show, presented by the Lake Havasu Marine Association, has begun. This year, the Lake Havasu Boat Show opens on Friday, April 10 and runs through Sunday, April 12 at Lake Havasu State Park, Windsor 4 on London Bridge Road. The Newest From Boating Industry "Our vendor sign-ups are running ahead of last year and we had a record number of exhibitors in 2014," said Boat Show organizer Bob Brown. "We'll definitely fill all available space with at... Full story
It’s time to be preparing for the upcoming boating season. With the temperatures in the 70 and 80s already, the time is quickly approaching. There are several things that you can do to be the prudent skipper of your vessel before you hit the water. Getting your boat serviced so that it is in good running condition is an excellent starting point. Service your trailer, wheel bearings, brakes, lights, and check the age of your tires. We have all seen the boat and trailer sitting on the side of t... Full story
New bipartisan legislation recently introduced would help ensure recreational boaters don't put unsafe fuel in their boats, according to Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS). Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-VA), with 30 co-sponsors, introduced the Renewable Fuel Standard Reform Act of 2015. BoatUS is urging all boaters to contact their US Representative to support the bill. Recognize The Failure "The new bill would recognize the failure of the current Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and... Full story
From Jim Nichols LakeRacerLLC A new partnership of LakeracerLLC and DSM Events with Title Sponsor Shugrue's Restaurant Group have joined together to bring the best event in the country to you! Once again, a collection of the most significant performance boats across the nation are planning to converge on Lake Havasu April 21-26. 60 Boats Sign-Up Early The Desert Storm 2015 event is slated to be our best event ever. What a great selection of boats have already been signed up, with their owners... Full story
Hales Marine Service has a new location to better serve your boating needs. The new location is close to the old one but bigger, better and easier to find. It's at 2101 West Williams Drive, Phoenix, Ariz. 85027 Hales Marine is well known and highly respected for a variety of excellent services: • Fiberglass/Aluminum Hull Repair • Transport (local and national) • Custom Gel-Coat And Metalflake • Mechanical Repair Shop • Boating Accident and Storm Damage Repair • Floor, Transom and Stringer Re... Full story
Now that spring has arrived, it’s time to use enjoy your boat, PWC and all your other gas-powered equipment. Fuel quality is the most important factor in making sure that gas-powered engines coming out of winter storage start easily and run smoothly. All fuel needs to be stabilized, and especially ethanol-blended fuel. Ethanol and gasoline cannot form a chemical bond, which is why E10 fuel is formulated to be used within 30 days of blending. As fuel ages, it begins forming gums and other d... Full story
In an effort to dramatically improve the Olympic youth-development system for sailing in the United States, US Sailing and the AmericaOne Foundation are excited to announce a historic new initiative: Project Pipeline. To give the effort the strong start it needs, the AmericaOne Foundation will support Project Pipeline with a lead gift of $5 million. "The top winning nations in sailing share the common trait of a well-formed talent development system," said Josh Adams, managing director of US... Full story
The second edition of the Rolex Swan Cup Caribbean concluded in style on Saturday 7 March following four terrific days of sailing in the British Virgin Islands. The week's excellent conditions, consistent breezes upwards of 20 knots provided constant challenges for the 21-strong fleet of Swan yachts as they negotiated courses taking in Virgin Gorda's renowned turquoise waters and evocatively named islands. Having dominated proceedings from the very first race, Swan 80 Selene (CAY) and James... Full story
CORONA DEL MAR, Calif. - Do women sailors, when desiring to learn more skills, prefer courses taught by women instructors? Celebrating 26 years as the number one sailing education event for women on the West Coast, the Annual Women's Sailing Convention on Saturday, Feb. 7, proves that women-only educational opportunities are highly popular. With water and land-based workshops, the convention is full of hands-on courses for the beginner to the experienced, and returns to the Bahia Corinthian... Full story
Whale Watching on America Through April Come enjoy San Diego whale watching tours with our partner! Next Level Sailing has never made it so easy for you to see these wonderful mammals off our beautiful coastline. So do it right on board the beautiful 138 foot sailing yacht America. Boy Scouts Take Over Sunday, Feb. 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Celebrate the 105th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America at the Maritime Museum of San Diego. This event is designed to provide Boy Scouts and youths a unique,... Full story
Eighth District's Recreational Boating Safety Program Manager, United States Coast Guard Need gift ideas for your favorite boater? Even though the traditional gift-giving holidays are over for now, there are always special occasions when presents are in order. When they come around, give a gift of life. Following are a few ideas that may end up ensuring your boater is around for the holidays next year. Coast-Guard Approved Life Jacket First on your list should be a comfortable Coast Guard... Full story
Sail-World receives an average of 800,000 visits per month, with three million unique visitors per year. So, make sure your event public relations officers or your class or association has provided Sail-World with the event preview, the daily reports, mid-regatta reports or the wrap at very least. There is a news submit button on the front page. It's a very simple process. Around the world, 12 different events provided their news reports to us this way on a single day alone. Of course we also... Full story
In 2013, over 955,000 boats changed hands on the pre-owned boat market. That meant for a nearly a million boat buyers, hiring an accredited marine surveyor to inspect their potential dreamboat was often the first step after finding it. Boat Owners Association of The United States has seven tips on how to get the most from a marine survey: 1. The only good survey is a current one: Relying on an old survey is a bad idea. The marine environment isn't nice to boats and sometimes a "little"... Full story
It is that time of the year again, time for your annual Vessel Safety Check, courtesy of the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Have you had your vessel inspected? If not, now is the time to do so. The courtesy vessel safety check is performed at your boat — whether in a slip, at the launch ramp, or in your driveway — by a certified Vessel Examiner, at a mutuallyconvenient time, and usually takes 30 to 45 minutes, depending upon the size of your boat. To find a vessel examiner, go to www.cgaux.org and cli... Full story
When operating a vessel at night, it's important for boaters to maintain the ability to see what's underfoot, without losing their night vision with a harsh, bright glare. Perko's new louvered cockpit LED utility light is perfect for illuminating deck areas and passageways, enhancing a boat's safety and overall ambience. Ideal for any place mid-level lighting is needed-cockpit or cabin-the fixture's small size and sculpted louver make it look like a vent. Built tough and made to perform, the uni... Full story
Sara Anghel, executive director and vice-president of government relations for National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Canada, was named the recipient of this year's Boating Ontario President's Award, the organization's highest honor. Boating Ontario's president Richard Carroll presented the award to Anghel at the Boating Ontario Conference & Trade Show President's Dinner in Huntsville in early December 2014. "The Boating Ontario Board of Directors have unanimously voted to present... Full story
Bolton, ON—January 13, 2015—The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) http://www.nmma.ca/ announced today that it has inducted Victor Duhamel and Carl Dewar, owners of Legend Boats, into the NMMA Hall of Fame. Victor and Carl’s career achievements and contribution to the recreational boating industry were recognized during the NMMA Canadian Recreational Boating Industry Session at the Toronto International Boat Show at the Direct Energy Centre. The NMMA Hall of Fame is the Association... Full story
Join us Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Jan.16-17-18, 2015 for the AYC Birthday Regatta and 15th Leukemia Cup! Three days of racing, cruising and Desert Hospitality! The Arizona Yacht Club Birthday Regatta has been raced continuously for 55 years, held each year on the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. weekend. It's Arizona Yacht Club's premier event. Expected classes include the following: Capri 14.2, Laser, Buccaneer, Portsmouth, Thistle, Catalina 22, Viper 640, Merit 25, Montgomery 17, Santana 20, PHRF... Full story
As Arizona Game and Fish public information officer Nick Walter found out, the Boulder Creek area of Canyon Lake, because of its no-wake restrictions, is an excellent spot for beginning and expert kayak anglers. Undulating water that rippled across Canyon Lake in November, gently rocking the kayak, was felt from head to hips. Paddling a new Ocean Kayak Tetra 10 Angler for the first time, and during what was this angler's first time fishing this desert dandy, made for excitement that filled the... Full story
It's not really a subject that I like talking about, but it would be foolish not to address it. The fact is, emergencies do happen on the water. And I'll be the first one to admit it, nothing's a bigger buzz kill than reviewing safety information, but if and when disaster happens, you will be very glad you did. It would be impossible to prepare for every single emergency that could happen on the water, but having a few safety procedures in mind could prevent an emergency from turning into a... Full story
