Coastal Boating News Archive from 2018

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08-2018

	THE 48th ANNUAL NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW OFFERS EDUCATION AND FUN FOR EVERYONE
	Latest European Commission Communication on preparing for the withdrawal of the UK from the European Union - Certifications issued by UK agencies may no longer be recognised by other EU countries!
	Let us enlighten you about LED lighting! Potential interference of VHF-FM Radio and AIS Reception.
	Suntex Acquires Pleasure Cove Marina
	RYA to cease as UK National Authority for Powerboat Racing
	Your input is requested: NOAA's OPC (Ocean Prediction Center) is shifting resources away from some existing graphical products
	YJA launches 2018 Yachtsman of the Year and Young Sailor of the Year Award Nominations

07-2018

	Coast Guard's first California-based Fast Response Cutter arrives in San Pedro
	Newport International Boat Show Announces Show Partners and Sponsors
	Top 5 Great Lakes Destinations
	Many Hands Helping in St. John - More Assistance Needed, Notably from the Private Sector

06-2018

	Flying high at Foiling Week in Lake Garda
	Boats and Ethanol Fuel: BoatUS Wants to Hear From You

Saltwater Anglers Need to Speak Up Now

	Congress Recognizes Importance of Outdoor Industry with Move to Continue Funding for Economic Impact Survey
	New York’s Recreational Boaters Need To Act Now
	A New Option for Reporting Pleasure Boat Arrival to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection
	Weather Dampens Memorial Day Weekend for some Recreational Boaters

05-2018

	U.S. Coast Guard releases 2017 Recreational Boating Accident Statistics Report
	3 Mistakes Boaters Don’t Want to Make with a DSC-VHF Radio
	RYA iBooks take eBooks to the next level
	2018 Top 10 Boat Names

	‘Get Into Your Sanctuary’ This Weekend on East Coast, Gulf, Great Lakes Celebration raises awareness of the importance of marine sanctuaries
	2018 Lionfish Challenge: Harvesting Florida’s Non-Native Fish Offers Rewards Lionfish Removal and Awareness Day, May 19; Challenge runs through Sept. 3
	Coast Guard Foundation Fallen Heroes Fund To Benefit From The Coast Guard Run To Remember
	Coast Guard responds to report of collision
	Trinidad Cruisers - Exploring the Island
	MAPFRE take a stunning win into Newport

	INavX Brings AIS Live Coverage to Mobile Devices
	New small boat reporting procedures now in effect
	Two months to start of Golden Globe Race
	Vesper Marine Launches Watchmate Vision2
	America’s Boating Club® Board Members Step Up
	Newport International Boat Show Announces Newport For New Products Call For Submissions

04-2018

	iNavX Now Available on Android Devices
	OCC Member Mervyn Wheatley Reunited with Captain Wells of the Queen Mary 2 who rescued him
	7th Annual Hooks for Heroes Fishing Tournament
	European Sentinel Satellite Constellation complete
	Save a Kid’s Life This Summer: Become a Life Jacket Loaner Site
	The Camino Voyage – An Epic 2,500 km Modern Day Celtic Odyssey
	Top 6 things to know about insuring a boat in a hurricane zone
	Clipper Race Fleet Fends Off Hurricane Force Winds

	Crewband Develops Line of Products to Help Make Finding a Person Overboard Easier and Faster
	Saint Lucia Welcomes the Return of World ARC Circumnavigators
	Lin Pardee Update
	Notice of Irish Anglerfish and Megrim Survey 2018 - North and Northwest Coast of Ireland
	195 Entries for 51st Newport Bermuda Race at Deadline
	3 Months to the Start of the Golden Globe Race

03-2018

	Spring Commissioning Checklist
	Coast Guard Academy graduate receives Fulbright Scholarship
	SeaKeepers Programming with Florida International University
	Dates and Highlights Announced for the 48th Annual Newport International Boat Show
	Coast Guard seeks public comment for ATON near Moriches Inlet and Moriches Bay to address shoaling
	Sailing To Debut in Invictus Games Sydney 2018

	Kid Friendly Flotilla -- June 2 - 9, 2018 Ionian Islands - Greece
	Prohibitions on the consumption of Alcohol and / or Drugs by pleasure craft operators
	HAVFRUE Cable Route Survey
	No-Cost BoatUS Foundation online boating course offered for 36 States
	VesselVanguard, Award-Winning Boat Ownership Maintenance Management Solution Adds Powerful Functionality

	Warm welcome awaits visiting yachtsmen to Suhaili 50 Falmouth Parade of Sail
	Patrice Carpentier appointed Golden Globe Race Director
	New Code of Practice for the Safe Operation of Recreational Craft
	Cybersecurity: IMO Guidelines on Maritime Cyber Risk Management
	Merchant Mariner Credential and Medical Certificate Harmonization
	Tax Provisions for Boats Extended: A boat is considered a second home for federal tax purposes if it has a galley, an installed head and sleeping berth!
	Lobstermen Select Imtra for High-Quality Lights, Wipers, Thrusters and Interceptors

	U.S. VHF Channels have changed
	YJA Young Blogger of the Year 2017 – Winners Announced
	Sailing Around the World – 40 Crews Share Their Journeys
	European Commission: Brexit Preparedness Notices on Maritime Transport Notice to Sakeholders in the Field of Industrial Products. Notice to Sakeholders on Seafarers Certificates. Notice to Sakeholders in the Field of Maritime Transport.
	Historic Cape Hatteras lighthouse a modern-day marvel
	Coast Guard urges mariners to exercise caution as storm system passes mid-Atlantic region

02-2018

	ARC Channel Islands Rally; New Route for 2018
	NauticEd Nationally Recognized in Sailing Education and Training in the United States with its On the Water Sailing Endorsement Course
	49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 in For Olympic Games 2024!

	International Certificate of Competency for Operators of Pleasure Craft (ICC)
	Fusion® Launches Signature Series Speakers With Refined Performance And Sleeker Design
	Avon (Zodiac Nautic Group) and Torqeedo are thrilled to bring the Avon eJET Concept to the Miami International Boat Show

	GOST® Showcases New Technology At 2018 Miami International Boat Show
	Listen to our webinar: Cruising Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way, With the GLCC School

	RYA Membership Survey 2017 Results
	Announcing New Zeus3 Glass Helm from B&G®

	NWSA Women’s Sailing Conference Slated for June 2 Marblehead, MA Event to be held at Corinthian Yacht Club in Marblehead, Massachusetts
	Two Time Sailing Olympian Matt McGovern announces retirement
	IGY Marinas to Launch its 3rd Annual Inspire Giving through You Philanthropic Initiative on February 10th, 2018
	Vessel salvage crews reach milestone in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria
	BoatUS Voices Support for Hawaii Boat Title Legislation H.B. 2596 offers consumer protections to boat owners
	BoatUS Gives Marinas, Boating Businesses $250 for Local Advertising

	Navico and Garmin® Resolve Patent Disputes
	Coast Guard Foundation Announces 2018 Scholarship Opportunities

	Announcing Simrad® NSS evo3 Go With Confidence Sales Promotion
	BoatUS Speaks for Boaters at ‘State of the Industry’ Capitol Hill Briefings
	Belize moratorium on offshore oil activity passes with unanimous support

01-2018

	Sail Aid UK Charity - raising funds to help rebuild hurricane-torn Caribbean islands
	Fla. Boaters Have Just 4 Days Left to Comment on St. Lucie, Loxahatchee River Railroad Bridge Closings
	Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on port reception facilities for the delivery of waste from ships
	Angel Louise First Vessel to Complete Great Circle Loops of Europe and North America

	Speed, excitement and five new champions at World Cup Series Miami
	Irish Anglerfish and Megrim survey 2018 West, Southwest and South Coast
	Boat-Towing Captains in FL, MD, MA, CA Honored For Lifesaving Acts
	The Ocean Cruising Club Announces Awards for 2017

	Government Shutdown Affects National Maritime Center
	The Perfect Water Consumption Monitoring System for Boaters and Motorhome Owners

	Golden Globe Race Suhaili 50 Falmouth Parade of Sail
	Expansion of Department of Transportation Drug Screening to Include Semi-Synthetic Opiates
	Irish Ports and Sea Areas
	Use of safety harness tethers on sailing yachts

	Vessel owners in need of assistance call the Hurricane Maria Vessel Hotline to request free support
	New Year brings new adventures for World ARC rally circumnavigators

	Announcing New Simrad® NSO evo3 Navigation System
	Jens Kroker elected to Athletes' Commission
	NOAA Hazard Simplification Project: Marine Consolidation and Reformatting
	Cruising Club of America’s Safety for Cruising Couples Seminars
	Seapilot Launches New Features in Fast-Growing Navigation App
	Lowrance® Kicks Off 2018 with HDS Ultimate Upgrade Promotion