Corps to Congress: Asian Carp Not Advancing
Top officials of the Corps of Engineers told a committee of Congress on February 11 that Asian carp are not advancing north of an electric barrier designed to stop them, and that the limits of their movements have not changed since 2006. Lt. Gen. Thomas P. Bostick, the Corps’ commanding general, told the U.S. House […] Read More
Corps to Raise Confederate Vessel
After years of planning, the Army Corps of Engineers District announced on January 29 that it is planning to begin spending nine months raising the remains of a Confederate ironclad that was deliberately sunk in the Savannah River in 1864. The 120-foot-long, 1,200-ton CSS Georgia proved unseaworthy and was used as a floating gun platform, […] Read More
New Legislation Would Fix Renewable Fuel Standard
New bipartisan legislation introduced in early February 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 Representative to […] Read More
BoatUS Lowers Cost of Boating Safety Courses
The BoatUS Foundation has announced its decision to cut back on the cost of its boating safety courses offered in partnership with US Power Squadrons and Offshore Sailing School. Accessible by computer, tablet or smartphone, the series of no-cost and tuition-based courses give boaters time to brush up on their boating knowledge, get […] Read More
Congress Extends Tax Provisions for Boats
In an exceptional act of agreement, the recently departed 113th Congress did the right thing for boat owners. It extended some boat sales tax and mortgage interest deductions when filing a 2014 federal income tax return. The catch is a boat has to include a sleeping berth, cooking and toilet facilities, and is offered to […] Read More
Clemons Boats Adds Carefree Boat Club
Clemons Boats has added the Carefree Boat Club to further complement its full-service marine operation located in Sandusky, Ohio. “The Carefree Boat Club is a way for us to be a one-stop shop for any level of boating interest,” said Clemons Boats General Manager Jason Clemons. “Since the economic downturn we’ve seen a […] Read More
New Year, New Rules
Every year state legislators debate a wide variety of boating bills that can significantly impact our enjoyment of the water. Unfortunately, these topics don’t make headlines like the Kardashians do, so we’re here to check out some of the new and upcoming legislation that will affect boaters and fishermen in the HeartLand Boating coverage area. […] Read More
Michigan’s Recreational Boating Industries Educational Foundation Re-launch Announced
The Recreational Boating Industries Educational Foundation (RBIEF) Board of Directors is proud to announce a new direction for the foundation, which was established in 1986 by the Michigan Boating Industries Association and has the mission to advance, promote and protect the recreational marine industry in Michigan. “In our efforts to advance […] Read More