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Featured Website For The Month Of May:
www.madmariner.com
106.7 WJFK Big O And Dukes Show Cinco de Mayo Party At Cantina Marina In Washington D.C. On The Waterfront. May 5th 2008.
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Big O And Dukes Doing A Live Radio Broadcast At Cantina Marina In Washington D.C. On The Waterfront.
Josh Of BoatersPlanet.com Hanging Out With Oscar Santana, Chad Dukes & Drab Of The Big O And Dukes Show.
DHS Unveils Small Vessel Security Strategy
Release Date: April 28, 2008
For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
Contact: 202-282-8010
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced today a new Small Vessel Security Strategy (SVSS) designed to close security gaps and reduce risks associated with the potential exploitation of small maritime vessels. The SVSS identifies specific goals for which security efforts can achieve the greatest impact without excessive imposition upon the freedom of operation common to the nation’s waterways.
“We saw quite vividly with the U.S.S. Cole attack that violent extremists will not hesitate to use any means, large or small, in their efforts to inflict blows to our maritime assets,” said Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff. “This strategy ensures all small vessel stakeholders across our ports and coastal waterways can play a role in unified threat mitigation efforts and replaces today’s seemingly honor-based neighborhood watch program with an efficient and successful means to combat terrorism along our waterways.”
DHS hosted the National Small Vessel Security Summit in June 2007, bringing together approximately 300 small vessel community stakeholders along with federal, state and local government leaders. Participants discussed security risks in the U.S. maritime domain and identified measures to mitigate gaps in small vessel management and improve control within the maritime domain. The SVSS is one of several core findings from the Summit, and identifies four serious concerns associated with the illicit use of small vessels and an overarching vision to minimize the associated risks. Specifically, it focuses on: domestic use of waterborne improvised explosive devices; conveyance for smuggling weapons (including radiological and nuclear weapons of mass destruction) into the U.S.; conveyance for smuggling terrorists into the U.S.; and waterborne platform for conducting a stand-off attack, such as Man-Portable Air Defense System attacks.
Approximately 85 percent of our nation’s critical infrastructure, including our ports and maritime structures, are owned and operated by the private sector. The federal government cannot single-handedly protect and defend against all potential threats of terrorism within the small vessel community. A coordinated multi-layered approach, as defined by the SVSS, will ensure that the maritime domain remains a secure and safe environment where small vessel operators can safely earn a living, travel and enjoy recreational activities without unduly burdensome government regulations.
Specific objectives identified in the SVSS to help achieve this goal include:
- Continue to develop and leverage a strong partnership with the small vessel community as well as both public and private sectors in order to enhance maritime domain awareness;
- Fortify maritime security and safety with a more robust, layered defense:
- Better identification of small vessels operating in U.S. waters,
- Expanded radiological/nuclear detection capabilities like the DHS West Coast Maritime Radiation Detection Project,
- Improved situational awareness and information sharing, and
- Enhanced data analysis to identify high-risk concerns;
- Leverage technology to enhance the ability to detect, determine intent and when necessary, interdict small vessels; and
- Cultivate coordination, cooperation and communications between federal, state, local and tribal partners in addition to the private sector and international partners to leverage capabilities and improve security operations within the maritime environment.
DHS will continue working with maritime partners to develop a follow-on small vessel security implementation plan, which will put the strategy into action this year.
For a copy of the DHS Small Vessel Security Strategy Plan, the National Small Vessel Security Summit Report, or additional information on small vessel security, please visit www.dhs.gov.
Report Suspicious Activity On Our Waterways.
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Boat Show News & Information
Get The Latest Boat Show News, Reviews And Event Information Right Here on BoatersPlanet.com
The 2008 Suncoast Boat Show Has Come To An End. Be Sure To Check Out The Calendar Of Boat Show Events Located On Our Site.
The Bay Bridge Boat Show Just Ended . We Have Pictures And A List Of Some Of The Cool Stuff & Products That Caught Our Eye While We Were Attending The Show. All In All It Was An Outstanding Boat Show And The Crew Of BoatersPlanet.com Will Definitely Be Attending The Bay Bridge Boat Show Again Next Year.
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Pictures Of The 2008 Bay Bridge Boat Show At The Bay Bridge Marina In Kent Island, Maryland. (The Largest Spring Boat Show North Of Palm Beach.)
April 23-27, 2008.
Josh Hanging Out Having A Cold Beer With "Pedro" The Parrot.
Genevieve Sanchez Of BoatersPlanet.com Hanging Out With "Pedro" The Parrot. ( He Has A Little Crush On Her.)
Josh & Chris Of BoatersPlanet.com In Front Of The Cirrus Airplane Display, Deciding If There Is Enough Money In The Company Budget To Buy The Plane & Then Which One Of Them Was Going Fly It. (I Would'nt Trust Either One Of Them To Fly It.)
The Crew Of BoatersPlanet.com Relaxing At The Reef Tiki Bar After The Boat Show.
Josh Of BoatersPlanet.com Poses For A Shot In Front Of Ocean Yachts New 37 BILLFISH.
A Beautiful Windsor Craft Boat. The Woodwork On This Boat Is Amazing. The Picture Does Not Do It Justice.
www.boatshows.com Check This Link Out For More Shows.
Up Coming Boat Shows
May 2008
St. Augustine Annual Boat Show Has Been POSTPONED.
The all new St. Augustine Boat Show has been postponed until further notice due to current economic conditions. This was a very difficult decision for Show Management to make as so much time, energy and resources have already been invested by the Marine Industry Association of NE Florida, the City of St. Augustine, sponsors and by exhibitors scheduled to participate
June 2008
The Yacht Show at National Harbor June 5-8, 2008. Prince Georges County Maryland. www.yachtshownh.com
United States Yacht Shows is proud to announce the premier showcase for large luxury yachts. The show will feature only discriminating yachts of imposing size to be displayed in the new marina at National Harbor® on the Potomac River. The yachts will be available for purchase or worldwide charter. On land may be found only the most impeccable of yacht launches and tenders.
Because of the unique type of show and the extraordinary venue of National Harbor, the show is expected to draw the most impressive of yachts and exhibitors.
Brought to you by United States Yacht Shows, Inc., producer of United States Sailboat Show, United States Powerboat Show and Bay Bridge Boat Show.
Check Out The Pictures Of The Construction Process BoatersPlanet.com Took During A Tour Of The National Harbor Property. This Should Be a Spectacular Yacht Show Like Washington Has Never Seen Before.
To See The Pictures Of The National Harbor Project Click On The Services Part Of Our Site On The Top Of The Page And Scroll Down To The Waterfront Development Projects Section.
www.nationalharbor.com Official Website For The National Harbor.
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Hot New Products & Company Watch
Check Out New Products, Services And Companies About To Hit The Marine Industry Product Market.
Our Newly Featured Company is Seakeeper, Inc. of Solomons Island, Maryland.
Check them out at: www.seakeeper.com
Seakeeper Gyro is a gyroscopic roll stabalizer that uses a control moment gyro (CMG) to vitually eliminate low-speed boat roll.
The Seakeeper Gyro Model 7000 is designed for boats 40 feet and longer.
Seakeeper Stability Control is an active trim device for use when a powerboat is on a plane.
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Seakeeper, Inc. announces agreement with Azimut Yachts
Azimut Yachts has agreed to buy most of Seakeeper's production for the next few years, in return for which Seakeeper has agreed to allocate the remainder of its sales for that period of time to builders who are not direct competitors of Azimut.
We are looking forward to testing the Seakeeper, however we have not been able to at this time. From the research that we have done, it seems to be an excellent product. Especially for those of you who are susceptible to seasickness and not to mention injury from to much rocking and swaying.
www.flir.com
www.cvs.flir.com/maritime
 
 
This product allows you to see in total darkness, smoke, rain & light fog. This product was originally developed for the U.S. Navy Seals.
Short to medium distance threat detection.
The SeaFLIR is long range multi sensor thermal imager.
Our Review And Comments
Boating at night never got easier. Military Grade thermal imaging available for your boat or yacht.
Smart Boost Universal Transformer Booster
www.charlesindustries.com
50 AMP/12 kVA Transformer Booster
The SmartBoost provides a 15% AC voltage boost to any existing 50 AMP straight transformer when dockside power drops below 210 VAC.
Our Review And Comments
Charles Industries offers a variety of marine cables, adapters, battery chargers, tranformers, and more.
We have not been able to test this product at this time.
Smart Y Adapters
Adapters allow boat owners with single power cables to draw power from two shore power receptacles safely and intelligently.
JIG-A-LOO
Lubricates, Repells Water & More
www.jigaloo.com
JIG-A-LOO Contains No Oil, Grease, Wax, Or Detergent. So It Doesnt Stain Or Stink. It Stops Squeaks, Unsticks Just About Anything, Protects Against Rust, And Is An Exceptional Water Repellent.
Our Review And Comments
You can't go wrong having a good water repelling lubricant on board your boat or in your trusty boat tool box.
Unlike some of those other lubricant sprays that smell, or leave drip marks and stains all over your paint, fiberglass, engine,or whatever you happen to be lubricating.
HullHugr
www.hullhugr.com
 
Our Review And Comments
A simple and excellent idea. Its one of those products that makes you think "Why didn't I think of that". Because I must admit that sometimes those round fenders just piss us off. We don't recommend throwing out all your traditional round fenders. However we recommend having a few of these on board the boat. Because there sensible and you never know just when you will be at one of those weird marina dock situations, or at a raft up party. We give this product a thumbs up.
West Coast Offshore Unlimited
Custom Offshore Boat Swim Platforms
www.westcoastoffshoreunlimited.com
 
Our Review And Comments
Nice Work Guys! Theres nothing better than that final touch to not just add to your boat's appearance, but to also have a working purpose. As you know sometime's you have to give up one feature or use to gain another. Not in this case. You get the best of both worlds, apperance and looks. West Coast Offshore Marine has an application and color for pretty much any boat.
 
Water Filter & Softener System
www.spotfreeh20.com
If you are a fanatic about your water, from drinking it, bathing in it, to washing your boat, car or RV and eliminating hard water spots on the paint or gel coat, then this might be the product for you.
3 Models To Choose From:
Spot Free 1000 - Spot Free 2500 - Spot Free 5000
Spot.The World's First Satellite Messenger.
www.findmespot.com
www.marinas.com
Our Review And Comments
This is a great website that we have found. They offer nice low altitude high resolution aerial photos of marinas, inlets, and harbors worldwide. Its great for looking at a marina you are interested in visiting, or would like to see an aerial photo of a marina to get a whole different perspective of the layout. Look up your homeport marina and order a print of it, you might even see your boat in it. It makes for a great gift for your captain or first mate.
We like this site a lot,however we noticed there are a few marina's not in there database. In there defense I am sure it is hard to get an aerial photo of every marina, lock & inlet.. We checked for our homeport marina in Washington D.C. and it wasnt listed. I'm sure its because of the air traffic restrictions enforced by homeland security. We will contact them for more information.
www.oceanled.com
 
   
CLAMPTITE
The Clamp Making Tool
1-800-962-2901
www.clamptitetools.com
Our Review And Comments
This seems to be a great tool to have in your boat tool box to replace the use hose clamps, zip ties, duct tape etc. Although Nothing Could Ever Replace Zip Ties And Duct Tape.The Clamptite tool can also be used for other uses such as connecting dock lines, water hoses, ropes, broken fenders, etc.We Cant Figure If The Guy Who Invented This Is A Genius, Had Way To Much Time On His Hands, Or Both. Anyway, If Used Properly What Ever Gets Connected Together Using The Clamptite Tool Devise Doesn't Seem Like It Will Fail Anytime Soon. How Often Do You Hear That Term "Doesnt Seem Like It Will Fail Anytime Soon" In The Marine Industry. I Would Say, Almost Never.
We tested it and thought that it was worth the cost. It was hard to use in some tight places however they do offer smaller sizes. Over all we think that this is a cool product. You will need to use a pair of wire cutters and pliers in conjunction with this product.We give this product a thumbs up.
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National Safe Boating Week May 17-23, 2008.
www.safeboatingcouncil.org
Other Boating Safety & Boater Education Links.
www.boatus.org/onlinecourse
www.boatcourse.com
www.boaterexam.com
www.boatsafe.com
www.boater101.com
www.nasbla.org
www.uscgboating.org
www.usps.org
Boaters Planet and BoatersPlanet.com always' recommends that anyone who operates any boat or personal water-craft, take a U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Coast Guard Approved , NASBLA Approved or Boat US Safety Course and that you always wear a life jacket while boating on the water. And remember" Your In Command. Boat Responsibly!"
A Boating Safety Course is Required for the Following:
Virginia: PWC users under the age of 16
Maryland: Boaters born after 7 / 1 / 72
Washington D.C.: All Boaters
Delaware: Boatersborn after 1 / 1 / 78
New Jersey: See details of the new boater education law
2008 Boating Safety Class Schedule MPD Harbor Patrol Washington D.C.
All Boaters on DC waterways are required to show proof of completing a basic boating safety course approved by the US Coast Guard or NASBLA.
Metropolitan Police Department
For more information, contact: Officer J.
E. Hatton, Boating Education Coordinator, Special
Operations Division/ Harbor Patrol, 550 Water St
SW, Washington, DC 20024, (202) 727-4582 email: james.hatton@dc.gov or jeffrey.blevins@dc.gov
April 1, 3, 8, 10
April 15, 17, 22, 24
April 29, May 1, 6, 8
May 13, 15, 20, 22
May 27, 29 June 3, 5,
June 10, 12, 17, 19
June 24, 26, July 1, 3
July 8, 10, 15, 17
July 22, 24, 29, 31
August 5, 7, 12, 14
August 19, 21, 26, 28
September 2, 4, 9, 11
September 16, 18, 23, 25
This is an 8 hour course taught in there classroom on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for 2 weeks.
If you own a boat, you probably know the Federal laws for operation, including:
- Life Jackets (PFDs) of the right size for all on board
- Whistles or horns for all vessels
- Visual distress signalsif over 16'
- Block Numbers 3" or over displayed
- Proper Fire Extinguishers
- Throwable Floatation Device
Virginia, Maryland & D.C.:
Maryland enforces maritime laws across the entire potomac river except in the D.C. area itself:
Maryland Requires:
- All operators born after 1 July 1972 must have a certificate of boating safety education onboard for inspection (unless from another state and over 16 years of age).
- No one under 12 may tow another on waterskis or similar device.
- Towing may only be done between sunrise and sunset
- No operation in a swimming area
- No riding on bows or gunwales
- No jumping wakes close to another boat
- No overloading the vessel past capacity
- A Boating Under the Influence violation will be issued for a breath alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher.
- No one under 16 can operate a personal watercraft (PWC), even with a certificate
- PWCs may only be operated between sunrise and sunset
- PWCs may not be operated at greater than 6 knots in water less than 24 inches deep
The District of Columbia also Requires:
- All children under 13 years of age must waer a life jacket unles in an enclosed cabin
- No one may operate a vessel (power / sail / rowing) unless they have taken a boating safety course and have certificate of completion on board for inspection. The only exception is for a minor under age 18 operating under the direct supervision of an adult with a certificate.
- When an operator is under 18 years old on a vessel 16' or more, all persons on board under 18 years old must wear a PFD
- No power driven vessel will be operated at a speed of greater than 6 miles per hour in the Potomac River upstream from the Arlington Memorial Bridge, Washington Channel upstream from Haines Point, Anacostia River upstream from Green Leaf Point to Benning Road Bridge, or greater than 10 miles per hour when passing the wharfs in the city of Alexandria, VA
- An observer of someone being towed must be at least 12 years old.
- The operator of a boat is deemed to have given consent for chemical testing. A blood alcohol content of over 0.08%, or ANY measurable blood alcohol for an operator under 21 years of age, will result in a Boating Under the Influence violation
- PWCs cannot jump the wake of a vessel within 100 yards of the vessel and must remain 25 yards from another PWC at over 10 miles per hour.
Security and Safety Zones:
There are many events in the Washington DC area that require a higher level of security on the rivers. Inauguarations, firework displays, festivals, summits, conventions, and more all heighten the security posture both ashore and afloat.
Notice to Mariners are issued prior to events and broadcast on VHF channel 16 during the security zone. There are security zones that may not be entered, and others that can be passed through with permission. If approached by a law enforcement boat at any time on the river, slow immediatly, respond to their commands for maneuvering, and there will be no problem. During polically sensitive events, law enforcement agents will use armed fire to stop the movement of a vessel not responding to verbal commands.
This information was provided from the National Safe Boating Council and produced by the Coast Guard Auxiliary, 5th District, Division 2. www.potomacdivision.org
U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Security (MARSEC) Levels
The Coast Guard has a three-tiered system of Maritime Security (MARSEC) levels consistent with the Department of Homeland Security’s Homeland Security Advisory System (HSAS). MARSEC Levels are designed to provide a means to easily communicate pre-planned scalable responses to increased threat levels. The Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard sets MARSEC levels commensurate with the HSAS. Because of the unique nature of the maritime industry, the HSAS threat conditions and MARSEC levels will align closely, though they will not directly correlate.
MARSEC levels are set to reflect the prevailing threat environment to the marine elements of the national transportation system, including ports, vessels, facilities, and critical assets and infrastructure located on or adjacent to waters subject to the jurisdiction of the U.S.
MARSEC Level 1 means the level for which minimum appropriate security measures shall be maintained at all times. MARSEC 1 generally applies when HSAS Threat Condition Green, Blue, or Yellow are set.
MARSEC Level 2 means the level for which appropriate additional protective security measures shall be maintained for a period of time as a result of heightened risk of a transportation security incident. MARSEC 2 generally corresponds to HSAS Threat Condition Orange.
MARSEC Level 3 means the level for which further specific protective security measures shall be maintained for a limited period of time when a transportation security incident is probable, imminent, or has occurred, although it may not be possible to identify the specific target. MARSEC 3 generally corresponds to HSAS Threat Condition Red.
 read more
www.uscgboating.org
Boaters Planet and BoatersPlanet.com alway's recommends getting a free vessel safety check every year for all recreational boats and personal watercraft. Its Free People, so there is No Excuse for not having one.
Check Out the online Vessel Safety Check Program. This program allows you to see if your boat or personal watercraft will pass a safety check before you have one. remember" Your In Command. Boat Responsibly!"
Allways Fill Out A Float Plan When Leaving The Dock And Leave It With Your Marina Or A Close Friend. A Float Plan Makes It Easier For US Coast Guard, Police and Rescue To Find You In A Case Of An Emergency That You Might Encounter Out On The Water. A Float Plan Could Save Your Life.
read more
www.vesselsafetycheck.org
"The Vessel Safety Check (VSC) is a free public service provided by the Coast Guard Auxiliary and U.S. Power Squadrons."
— U.S. Coast Guard
Approximately 70 percent of all reported fatalities occurred on boats where the operator had not received boating safety instruction—take a course!"
— U.S. Coast Guard
"Overall, carelessness/reckless operation, operator inattention, excessive speed and operator inexperience are the leading contributing factors of all reported accidents."
— U.S. Coast Guard
"In 2005, 87 percent of the boaters who drowned were not wearing life jackets."
— U.S. Coast Guard
"The percentage of boaters who drown as a result of not wearing a life jacket consistently falls between 85 and 90 percent each year."
— U.S. Coast Guard
"The vast majority of boating accidents are caused by operator controllable factors and not by the boat, equipment or environmental factors."
— U.S.Coast Guard
“The majority of boating accidents are preventable and therefore can be avoided if recreational boaters are 'in command' of their vessel.”
— U.S. Coast Guard
“The majority of boating accidents are preventable and therefore can be avoided if recreational boaters are 'in command' of their vessel.”
— U.S. Coast Guard
Government Relations
www.boatus.com/gov
www.nmma.org/government
www.nmma.org/abc
www.washingtonwatch.com
www.boatblue.org
NEWS From BoatU.S.
Boat Owners Association of The United States
880 S. Pickett St., Alexandria, VA 22304
BoatU.S. News Room at http://www.BoatUS.com/news/releases.asp
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Press Contact: Scott Croft, 703-461-2864, SCroft@BoatUS.com
BOATERS NEED LEGISLATORS TO ACT QUICKLY ON
NEWLY-INTRODUCED "CLEAN BOATING ACT OF 2008"
Bi-Partisan Legislation Would Permanently Restore
Clean Water Act Exemption for Recreational Boats
WASHINGTON, DC, March 19, 2008 - A newly introduced Senate bill, "The Clean Boating Act of 2008" (S. 2766) promises to be practical solution to a looming permit deadline for recreational boaters, anglers, and charter boats.
Because of a lawsuit targeting ocean-going commercial vessels carrying ballast water, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is required to implement an "operational discharge permit" for all vessels in the United States - including recreational boats - by September 30, 2008. Without a change in law, all boaters will need to obtain this permit, as early as this summer.
However, with a possible Senate vote in the next few months, Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatU.S.) is urging recreational boaters to quickly contact their Senate and House legislators to support The Clean Boating Act of 2008.
S. 2766 was introduced on Thursday, March 13 by Senate Environment and Public Works Chairwoman Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) and Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.). It follows two bills originally introduced in the spring and fall of 2007 as "The Recreational Boating Act of 2007" (H.R. 2550/S. 2067) by Representatives Gene Taylor (D-Miss.) and Candice Miller (R-Mich.) and Senator Mel Martinez (R-Fla.).
"Sens. Boxer and Nelson's bill now has the best chance of gaining widespread political support. As a result, we need every boater, every angler, and anyone who uses a boat to contact their senators and representatives to ask for their support of this bill," said BoatU.S. Vice President of Government Affairs Margaret Podlich.
"S. 2766 recognizes the fact that normal operational discharges from recreational boats, such as engine cooling water or deck runoff from rain, should not be viewed under the Clean Water Act as being similar to a commercial ship's ballast water," said Podlich. "This bill does not weaken any existing environmental laws restricting the overboard discharge of oil, fuel, garbage, or sewage."
S. 2766 also requires the EPA and U.S. Coast Guard to investigate the need for potential management practices for some recreational boat discharges over the next three years. Each step in this development process will include a public comment period and be subject to "reasonable and practical" criterion.
"BoatU.S. has been working with the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and other groups to seek a viable recreational boating solution to the upcoming September permit deadline. We appreciate the leadership shown by members of Congress who understand that applying a new permit to recreational boating will not accomplish anything tangible, and will only create a new unnecessary bureaucracy, " added Podlich.
To help boaters contact their federal legislators or learn more about the issue, go to http://www.BoatBlue.org or http://www.BoatUS.com/gov
Act Now! Tell Congress to Protect Boating By Passing the Clean Boating Act
The Gas Crisis
April 5, 2008.
Lets Face It. Everyone Out There Is Feeling The Gas Problem In There Pockets And It Doesn't Look Like It Will Be Getting Better Anytime Soon, And The Boating Industry Is Really Getting Hit As Well. And That Means A Lot More Boats Will Be Sitting At The Docks This Boating Season. Some People Are Complaining About The Cost Of Filling There SUV, But Filling Some Of These Boats Up With Gas Or Diesel Is A Real KILLER To The Wallet. (Some Are In The Thousands). The Marine & Automotive Industry Are Working On Alternative Routes As We Speak. Right Now There Are Three Types Under Developement. Each On Of These Designs Seems Pretty Logical, But All Seem To Have A Little Flaw Here And There, From Manufacturing Costs, To Size Of Tanks, To Keeping Hydrogen Cold. However, As Of Now, Hydrogen-Powered Fuel Cells Seem To Be The Best Idea For Now.
1.Hydrogen-Powered Fuel-Cells
2.Hydrogen-Powered Internal Combustion Engines
3.Petroleum-Electric Hybrids
Josh Wilkinson
April 5, 2008.
Boating Magazines & Publications
dupont REGISTRY
www.dupontregistry.com
www.dupontregistry.com/boats
Nor'easter Magazine
www.noreastermagazine.com
Always Check Out What Ira Black Has To Say Under The "IN THE WIND" Column. He Always Has Something Good to Say.
Captains Quarterly
www.captainsquarterly.com
The Mariner (The Beacon Of The Bay)
www.themariner.net
PropTalk
www.proptalk.com
SpinSheet
www.spinsheet.com
Chesapeake Angler Magazine
www.chesapeake-angler.com
Guide to Cruising Chesapeake Bay Magazine
www.cbmmag.net
Good Old Boat
www.goodoldboat.com
The sailing magazine for the rest of us!
Seaworthy
www.boatus.com/seaworthy
The BOATU.S Marine Insurance and Damage Avoidance Report
Cruising World
www.cruisingworld.com
Cruising World magazine
Power Cruising (The Magazine For All Who Cruise Under Power.)
www.powercruisingmag.com
Power Cruising Magazine
Sailing World
www.sailingworld.com
Sailing World Magazine
Yachting
www.yachtingnet.com
Yachting Magazine
Powerboat
www.powerboatmag.com
Powerboat Magazine
Boating
www.boatingmag.com
Boating Magazine
Powerboat Guide
www.powerboatguide.com
600 Pages Of Over 1,800 Current And Out Of Production Models Built Since The Late 1970's
Go Boating Magazine
www.goboatingamerica.com
Boating Life Magazine (The Authority On Recreational Boating)
www.boatinglife.com
Sea Magazine (America's Western Boating Magazine)
www.seamagazine.com
Wave Life Magazine
www.wavelife.com
Ocean Explorer Magazine
www.oceanexplorermag.com
Yacht Charters Magazine
www.yachtchartersmagazine.com
Performance Boat Magazine
www.performanceboats.com
www.top100boat.com
Passage Maker
Ocean Navigator
Yachts International
Sail
Sailing
Cruising World
Wooden Boat
Yachting World
Trailer Boat
Blue Water Sailing
Power Cruising
Motorboating
Fishing Magazines & Publications:
www.marlinmag.com Marlin Magazine.
www.sportfishingmag.com Sportfishing Magazine. "The Magazine Of Saltwater Fishing".
Report Suspicious Activity On Our Waterways.
National Response Center 877-24WATCH
www.americaswaterwaywatch.org
 
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