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The National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration is seeking public comment on Amendment 43 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic Region. The comment period began Monday and the comments are due by June 15. Yesterday, it was announced that the Florida ...

The Marine Industries Association of South Florida’s 22 Annual Plywood Regatta took place at the Dania Beach City Marina on April 14 and 15. The two-day boatbuilding and racing event is intended to introduce students to career opportunities associated with recreational boating. Thirty-six teams ...

In a wild and wooly start — weather-wise — to 2018 the United States experienced three weather and climate disasters with losses exceeding 1$ billion each. These included a severe storm in the Southeast and two winter storms in the central and eastern parts of the country. They caused at least 34 ...

Nautique Boat Company was honored by the United Safety Council with two awards during their annual awards ceremony. The Nautique team was a recipient of the silver medal for the Corporate Safety Award, an achievement given to companies based on their overall level of safety accomplished in the past year. Along with that achievement, Nautique’s […]

West Marine announced today that it will commemorate the company’s 50thanniversary — and officially welcome the spring season — with a special promotion. On Saturday, April 21, every West Marine location (nearly 250 in the U.S. and Puerto Rico) will give the first 50 customers a mystery gift card valued from $5-100. The grand totals of […]

The marine industry’s only dealer-specific educational conference, MDCE offers an in-depth lineup of educational sessions, a full-featured expo hall and a series of fixed networking opportunities, all of which are designed to help marine dealers connect with and learn from others who can foster their success. MDCE features four Educational Tracks, Pre-Conference Workshops, Keynote Presentations, […]

How to A day with the Missouri State Highway Patrol Water Division. We spend a day with the Missouri State Highway Patrol Water Division to learn more about boating safety.

Boats West Marine Stores Giving Away Special Edition Mystery Gift Cards Saturday, April 21 On Sat., April 21 All West Marine Store Locations to Give First 50 Customers When Doors Open a Special Edition Mystery Gift Card…

How to A well-equipped first-aid kit should include alcohol wipes. A well-equipped first-aid kit should include alcohol wipes.

Destinations Aboard the sailboat Hope, a skipper and crew sail in the wake of the Vikings. A midwest sailor fulfills a longtime dream to cross the Atlantic and sail in Northern Europe…

Sailboats This classic plastic cruising boat has lovely lines and is offshore ready. This is a review of a 50-year-old classic sailboat.

Sailboats Nike Steiger brings her singlehanded sea stories to life as a video blogger. This is a Q&A with an accomplished woman singlehander.

APRIL 19, 2018 — The American Waterways Operators (AWO) reports that yesterday, due to inclusion of the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (VIDA) within the bill, the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017 failed by three votes to reach the 60 votes needed in the United States Senate to end debate and move to a vote […]

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APRIL 19, 2018 — Silver Ships, Inc., Theodore, AL, has collaborated with industry vendors to create an aluminum demonstration fire/rescue boat. Designed and manufactured for firefighting and rescue applications, the Ambar series Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) has a 26 ft long hull and an overall length of 32 ft, 8 in and overall width […]