- I came across this article written by Norm Shultz on the Trade Only Today web site. What are your thougths on the installation of wind...
- I recently came across a new company that may be of interest to the membership. The name of the company is Boatbound. T...
- This National Safe Boating Week, May 18-24, do something different. Take a friend out boating, sailing and fishing and show them a goo...
- Michigan outlawed it. Ohio lawmakers are on course to prohibit it. Arkansas has declared it unconstitutional. If nothing else, the sub...
- On April 23rd the New York State Canal Corporation issued a press release announcing the operating hours for the 2013 navigation seaso...
- The Suffolk County Legislature recently passed a law which requires all residents 18 and older operating most recreational boats to ta...
- BoatUS editors in April 2012 As with all paint projects, the key is preparation. For recoating paint in good condition, you only nee...
- We wrote an article last fall on the effects from superstorm Sandy on the boating industry. Since then there have been many arti...
- You’ll find lots of articles in boating magazines, books and websites talking about different grades of stainless in boat parts. D...
- Below is an article by Rick Mendez, Rick is a USCG licensed captain, He runs NY Boat School, and teaches the NYS Boating S...
- By Carolyn Shearlock, author of The Boat Galley, with almost 500 FREE articles to get the most out of your boat kitchen with galley ti...
- March 28, 2013: State Senator Lee M. Zeldin (R-C-I, Shirley) today announced that the Senate has passed the portion of the S...
- Blueway Trail comes to Nassau County According to Newsday, a Blueway trail is in the making on the south shore of Nassau Count...
- I recently had a conversation with a member regarding towing, and the question was what's the difference between a simple tow and a sa...
- Breakfast without toast? No way! But most boats don't really have the electrical power for a toaster... Let al...
- How do you have enough milk for a week if you've only got a tiny refrigerator? or if you just have a cooler? In the US. ca...
- Gibbs unveils world first high speed sports amphibian in Detroit. The first high-speed sports amphibian - the Gibbs Quadski...
- Introducing the Anchor Claw, in today's world everything must be faster, cleaner, and easier. As Boaters when retrieving our anc...
- Somehow, boating and snacking just go together. Whether it's the fresh air, the activity or the friends stopping by, it...
- My wife and I took a trip to Manhattan this week to visit the NYC boat show at the Javit's convention center. We are looking for...
I recently came across a new company that may be of interest to the membership. The name of the company is Boatbound. Their organization provides peer-peer boat rentals. Statistically boats sit idle about 90% of the year. If you could rent out your boat 2 or 3 times a month and possibly cover the cost of ownership would that interest you? I know what your thinking. I am not going to let a stranger leave the slip with my boat.
Read more: Peer to Peer Boat RentalsThis National Safe Boating Week, May 18-24, do something different. Take a friend out boating, sailing and fishing and show them a good time - and how easy it is to keep everyone aboard safe. Giving your guests a short pre-departure talk about important safety gear and tips for safe operation could go a long way in making sure the day stays fun. The following list of six tips from the
BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety takes less than six minutes to share with guests:
Read more: Take A Friend Out This Safe Boating Week And Show Them The RopesMichigan outlawed it. Ohio lawmakers are on course to prohibit it. Arkansas has declared it unconstitutional. If nothing else, the subject of random boarding of the nation’s recreational boaters is finally taking center stage.
Read more: Is Random Boarding of Vessels Unconstitutional?On April 23rd the New York State Canal Corporation issued a press release announcing the operating hours for the 2013 navigation season on the Canal, as you see they have reduced the operating hours on the majority of the system. The following information was included in the release.
Mariners are advised that conditions permitting all portions of the New York State Canal System are scheduled to open Wednesday, May 1st at 7:00 am for the 2013 navigation season. The hours of operation for the 2013 season are as follows:
Read more: NYS Canal System in 2013Featured Businesses
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