Missouri Senate Passes Bill to Make Boat Rental Easier
The Missouri Senate has passed a bill that will make it easier for non-residents and Missourians to rent boats. SB 785 creates a temporary boating safety education card for out-of-state renters, as well as expanding the one-time opportunity for state residents. SB 785 supports the boating industry by making it easier for people to […] Read More
Springtime is Crappie Time!
One of the first gamefish to get active across Heartland waters each spring is a favorite among anglers from coast and coast and on both sides of the Mason-Dixon Line. Known as the “fish of a thousand names,” whether you call the popular panfish a “white perch,” “calico bass,” “sac au lait,” “papermouth” or […] Read More
Alternative Power for Boats
Alternative choices for powering boats are expanding at warp speed these days, because funding is available via government grants and competition is fierce. Excessive weight and slow speeds have held back development for years, but as demand for greener options increases, many new power systems are being developed. Electric inboards were first […] Read More
Illinois DNR Awards Boat Access Area Development Grants
According to an article in The Rock River Times, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has announced 2014 Boat Access Area Development grants totaling $715,200 in six communities. “These projects will create jobs, offer recreational opportunities and promote healthy lifestyles,” Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn told the newspaper. “They will also promote […] Read More
NOAA Predicts Moderate Spring Flood Potential in Midwest
According to NOAA’s Spring Outlook, rivers in half of the continental United States are at minor or moderate risk of exceeding flood levels this spring, with the highest threat in the southern Great Lakes region due to above-average snowpack and a deep layer of frozen ground. The continuation of winter weather, above-average […] Read More
Spirit of Peoria & Hakuna Matata Offer Themed River Cruises
Live in the moment with a flair of yesteryear as you cruise on one of the few remaining paddlewheel boats on the Mississippi River or enjoy the river breeze on the Hakuna Matata excursion boat. The Alton Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau (ARCVB) is partnering with the Spirit of Peoria and Grafton […] Read More
New Boating Simulator Launched
Boating is fun. Training should be as well. It’s this idea that led to the new Boating Safety Virtual Simulator launched at the U.S. Power Squadrons (USPS) 2014 annual meeting in March in Jacksonville, Fla. Billed as the boating industry’s first safety simulator, the computer-based tool allows individuals to practice exercises such […] Read More
Dr. Shrink Offers Shrink Wrap Recycling Program
As vessels are uncovered for spring, boat owners need a convenient way to get rid of the used shrink wrap covers. Dr. Shrink’s 2014 Recycling Run is an environmentally responsible option. For the fifth year, the company is working with Bay Area Recycling to pick up and recycle used shrink wrap. Residents of Illinois, […] Read More