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Rising Water Buoys Lake Cumberland Tourism
More boaters, anglers and vacationers are expected to head to Lake Cumberland this summer as the pristine southeastern Kentucky lake’s water level rises about 20 feet following repairs to the dam. Lodging operators are anticipating a strong summer season, said Carolyn Mounce, executive director of the Somerset-Pulaski County Convention and Visitors Bureau. […] Read More
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
Summer Fest-For-Alls
To get an idea of how popular waterfront festivals are, just Google the phrase ”riverfront days.‘ It yields almost 8 million results. Seems like virtually every community with access to a nearby waterway holds some kind of event on land’s end. These can range from small, several-hour celebrations to large, multi-week events. It’s almost […] Read More
Profile: Port of Dubuque Marina
The Ice Harbor in Dubuque, Iowa, has a long and interesting history. Originally, the river there was a maze of peninsulas, sloughs, islands and bayous that prevented river traffic from accessing the city. But planning and dredging created a winter harbor so 50 barges and 20 steamboats could be protected from the ice. It […] Read More
Review: Bayliner Element
There’s nothing wrong with giving people what they want. The new Bayliner Element, in fact, embraces several current boating trends — among them a desire for increased accessibility and versatility, and a renewed focus on outboard power. People these days want a vessel that’s easy to own, operate and maintain, and can be used […] Read More
Review: Carver C34
Based in Pulaski, Wis., Carver Yachts has carved a niche in the recreational boating marketplace as a builder of flybridge cruisers that maximize almost every inch on board for entertaining areas and accommodations that are among the roomiest in their class. The brand has been on the scene since 1954, and over the decades […] Read More
Show Me "Mo"
History-rich river towns, mountain-music hideaways and just-right family attractions make Missouri as inviting as any destination in the Midwest. What’s even better for boaters is that it’s possible to cruise the length and breadth of the Show Me State on two of the country’s mightiest waterways — the Mississippi and Missouri rivers — soaking […] Read More
Boating Safety Courses a Priority with National Safe Boating Week
Public and private organizations are ramping up efforts to increase boater awareness of state safety guidelines as boating season and National Safe Boating Week begin. In 2011, boating accidents reached a 10-year high, underscoring the need for easier access to boating safety courses and other educational materials. “We monitor the boating industry […] Read More
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
ValvTect and Century Team Up to Prevent Ethanol Problems
ValvTect Petroleum is proud to announce that Century Boats will include a sample of ValvTect Ethanol Gasoline Treatment with each new boat to help its new boat owners avoid problems that can be caused by ethanol blended gasoline. “Although we build our boats to the industry’s most stringent specifications, ethanol gasoline can […] Read More