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December 11, 2024

Registration Opens for ‘Turning the Tide Online’ Virtual Summit to Examine Solutions for Boating Industry-Generated Waste, Feb. 25-27

Registration is now open for the BoatUS Foundation’s “Turning the Tide Online” virtual summit, scheduled for February 25-27, 2025, with a focus on seeking and sharing responsible and sustainable disposal practices of boating-related waste. Early bird pricing of $50 for general admission, $25 for nonprofit and government employees, and $5 for students, is available to attendees who sign up before December 31. Register at BoatUS.org/turningthetide

December 4, 2024

AIWA Celebrates 25 Years at Annual Meeting; Faces New Challenges

The Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Association (AIWA), the guardian and champion of the 1,100-mile historic and vital waterway from Norfolk, Virginia, to Key West, Florida, celebrated its quarter century anniversary at the organization’s recent annual meeting in Charleston, South Carolina. Just 25 years ago, with shoaling threatening navigation, there was very little federal spending for dredging and harbor maintenance. Thanks to AIWA’s efforts, in just the past three years, more than $135 million has been allocated by Congress to maintain depths, improve navigation and support port infrastructure on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AICW).

November 25, 2024

Deadline Extended for Speakers to Apply for BoatUS Turning the Tide Summit Feb. 25-27

The nonprofit BoatUS Foundation will host the first-ever “Turning the Tide Online” summit Feb. 25-27, 2025 to discuss sustainable boating-related waste management solutions and is calling for speakers to present. The goal of the summit is to join boaters, recyclers, marine professionals and waste management experts to find solutions and revolutionize best practices for responsible, sustainable boating-related waste removal and disposal. Topics include disposal of fiberglass, shrinkwrap, pyrotechnic flares, fishing gear, and debris caught in “trash interceptors” – culvert gates and floating trash receptacles that trap both recyclable and degraded plastics and marine debris. Speakers are also encouraged to share insights into how boating-related debris disposal challenges impact waters in underserved communities. The deadline for applications to serve as a speaker has been extended and is now December 10, 2024.

November 13, 2024

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October 22, 2024

Help Save a Child’s Life: Apply Now to Become a BoatUS Foundation Life Jacket Loaner Site

Marinas, waterfront restaurants, businesses, boat clubs, and first responder organizations wishing to have an impact on boating safety in their home waters can apply now to become a BoatUS Foundation Kid’s Life Jacket Loaner program site. Supported by BoatUS member donations, the program offers a simple way to help children and young adults get the right-sized life jacket when they go boating, sailing or fishing.

October 16, 2024

BoatUS Foundation, National Safe Boating Council Launch Pilot Program to Make Borrowing a Life Jacket Easier

The nonprofit BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water and the National Safe Boating Council, which provides national boating safety outreach, have teamed up with boating app provider DECKEE to make it easier to find and borrow child- or adult-sized life jackets for temporary use, such as for a day or weekend, with the goal of increasing life jacket wear and boating safety.

October 15, 2024

California Boaters Can Drop Off Expired Flares at Upcoming Fall Collection Events

Southern and Northern California boaters can safely dispose of expired flares at upcoming marine flare collection events in October and November. Boat Owners Association of the United States (BoatUS) is urging boaters in these areas to take advantage of these important events. Click the title to read more.

September 24, 2024

How to Prepare Your Boat for Helene

With potential Tropical Cyclone Nine expected to reach hurricane strength as Helene before hitting parts of Florida’s Gulf Coast later this week, recreational boat owners have all the hurricane preparation information they need at BoatUS.com/Hurricanes.

September 9, 2024

How to Prepare a Boat for Francine

With Tropical Storm Francine expected to reach hurricane strength before hitting parts of coastal Louisiana and the western Gulf Coast this week, recreational boat owners have all the hurricane preparation information they need at BoatUS.com/Hurricanes. Click the title to read more.

August 6, 2024

Treasure Coast School could Help Steer Country out of National Security Shortage

For more than 50 years, people have come from all across the world to learn at a school, tucked away in the Treasure Coast. Hollani Davis met up with a few kids who aren’t old enough to legally drive a car, but they’re old enough to get a crash course in boating safety. Joey Griffith, spends a lot of time on the water but says he’s constantly learning something new in the camp.

June 24, 2024

Kalkomey Announces Sale to Macquarie Capital

Kalkomey, a leading provider of online recreational safety education in North America, today announced it has been acquired by Macquarie Capital, the corporate advisory, capital markets and principal investing arm of Macquarie Group.