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2017 American Boating Congress

American Boating Congress 2017 The American Boating Congress is welcoming a fresh administration this year, yielding new opportunities and ideas. There are 62 new members of Congress, making this year’s edition of the American Boating Congress one of the most important in years. There is a lot of education that needs to take place in order to pass laws on critical…

American Boating Congress 2017 The American Boating Congress is welcoming a fresh administration this year, yielding new opportunities and ideas. There are 62 new members of Congress, making this year’s edition…

Spring Boat Prep for the Family

Spring Boat Prep for the Family Spring is the season that brings warmer weather and new growth. The season also means longer days which is perfect for a good boating season. Boaters are able to wake up later and enjoy longer hours of sunlight into the evenings. When it comes to spring cleaning and prep for your vessel, this…

Spring Boat Prep for the Family Spring is the season that brings warmer weather and new growth. The season also means longer days which is perfect for a good…

Successes of the Miami International Boat Show

The Miami International Boat Show attendance has risen 7% at it’s second year at new location Miami Stadium Park & Basin. The total number of attendees reached nearly 100,000 from an estimated 30-35 countries. With an estimated $3 billion in product on display, exhibitors experienced escalated sales in boats, accessories and more, NMMA said. Initial data reported that the 2017…

The Miami International Boat Show attendance has risen 7% at it’s second year at new location Miami Stadium Park & Basin. The total number of attendees reached nearly 100,000 from…

Family Spring Break Spots

Spring break is a chance to gather the kids while they’re off of school and get away from a busy work schedule. Most importantly it is an opportunity to experience warmer weather and a different climate. Spring break beach destinations are not just for college students, although it does sometimes feel this way. We’ve got a few suggestions for the…

Spring break is a chance to gather the kids while they’re off of school and get away from a busy work schedule. Most importantly it is an opportunity to experience…

Boating with your Best Friend

Invest in a Life Jacket First thing is to invest in a life jacket for your furry friend. Your dog may be a strong swimmer but depending on conditions if there is a case your dog may go overboard, she may face some difficulty. Also life jackets are excellent in a situation such as this because…

Invest in a Life Jacket First thing is to invest in a life jacket for your furry friend. Your dog may be a strong swimmer but…

America’s Most Popular Show is Right Around the Corner!

Largest Temporary Marina in the World The Miami International Boat Show is expanding yet again to gear up for the long anticipated mid-February show that takes over the South East region of Florida, this year starting on Thursday, February 16th through Monday, February 20th. The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) is anticipating a 40% increase in…

Largest Temporary Marina in the World The Miami International Boat Show is expanding yet again to gear up for the long anticipated mid-February show that takes…

The Year of Innovation

Lexus Goes from Land to Yachts Lexus has released its fully redesigned flagship, the LS sedan. The Lexus Sport Yacht, although much smaller than any actual ‘yachts’ it is the closest thing that automakers will get as of right now. According to Toyota, the idea for the boat came about when the company’s CEO was trying out one…

Lexus Goes from Land to Yachts Lexus has released its fully redesigned flagship, the LS sedan. The Lexus Sport Yacht, although much smaller than any actual ‘yachts’ it…

Boating Advocacy Successes

The Members of Congress took measures in 2016 to ensure recreational boating priorities are addressed and the industry and its boaters are protected. Through Boating United, the voice of recreational boating was heard by top lawmakers of the White House. The top boating successes for 2016: Signed into law the US Coast Guard Authorization, which included a new model year…

The Members of Congress took measures in 2016 to ensure recreational boating priorities are addressed and the industry and its boaters are protected. Through Boating United, the voice of recreational…

Five Things for 2017

Looking Ahead: Five Things for 2017 EPA Increases Ethanol Requirement for 2017 The Environmental Protection Agency has increased the number of renewable fuels that will be required in the nation’s fuel supply in 2017. The 2017 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) levels set last week mandate a 1.2 billion gallon increase next year, a six percent…

Looking Ahead: Five Things for 2017 EPA Increases Ethanol Requirement for 2017 The Environmental Protection Agency has increased the number of renewable fuels that will…

Colossal Wave is now Largest ever Recorded

A colossal wave in the North Atlantic near Scotland that was captured from the UK back in February of 2013 is now the largest ever recorded, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO); beating the previous record from the North Atlantic in 2007 measuring 60 feet. The data was captured by automated buoy data analysis. Scientists calculate the height…

A colossal wave in the North Atlantic near Scotland that was captured from the UK back in February of 2013 is now the largest ever recorded, according to the World…

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