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Louisiana Boating Fatalities Hit All-TIme Low
According to the Assocaited Press, state wildlife officials reported a record low of 13 boating fatalities for Louisiana in 2013. The previous low for boating fatalities was 19 in 1992, with a high of 79 in 1974 — the first year boating incident statistics were recorded. Since 2010, Louisiana has averaged 25 […] Read More
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
Michigan Governor Pledges $6 Million to Fight Asian Carp
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder has pledged $6 million to fight invasive species threatening our Great Lakes in his recent budget proposal. “The Great Lakes are a jewel to this region and important to the economic welfare of Michigan. Combined, the boating and fishing industries have a $14 billion impact on Michigan’s economy,” […] Read More
Freedom Boat Club Launches Lake of the Ozarks Location
Freedom Boat Club, one of the largest boat clubs in the U.S. with 75 locations in 16 states, has opened its newest operation at Osage Beach on the Lake of the Ozarks. The location will be based at the Bridgeview Marina and is Freedom’s first location in Missouri. “We are very excited […] Read More
Ohio Law May Do Away with Spotters
A new bill being considered in the Ohio House of Representatives would allow boaters to tow skiers and tubers while watching them in the rearview mirror. House Bill 372 seeks to change an existing state law that requires an extra person on board to observe those being pulled from behind. Such spotters must […] Read More
Corps Releases New Carp Report
The Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service released a joint report on December 23 on the possibility of Asian carp traveling past the electric barriers designed to keep them from migrating into the Great Lakes. Although the report sketched out some scenarios under which it is theoretically possible for […] Read More
BoatUS Provides Child/Teen Life Jackets
Having right-sized life jackets for kids at summer camps, schools and non-profit organizations is critical for safe on-the-water fun. The BoatUS Foundation has a solution that is affordable and open to groups offering programming such as educational boat trips, fishing trips, or canoe and kayak excursions. The new Kids Afloat Program offers […] Read More
Recreational Boating Continues Rebound
As 2013 comes to a close, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has announced it anticipates the U.S. recreational boating industry to continue its post-recession climb, with an estimated 5 percent increase in new powerboat retail sales. The increase comes on the heels of the industry’s 2012 rebound, when new powerboat retail sales increased […] Read More
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
Ohio Gets Boating Education Grants
If you plan to operate a boat in Ohio in 2014, you should have ample opportunity to find a approved boating safety education course near you, thanks to recent grants awarded to the state’s community boating safety education programs. According to an article published on December 8 in the Toledo Blade newspaper, […] Read More