Boating News

EPA Proposes Updated Vessel General Permit and Permit for Small Vessels, Action would help protect U.S. water quality and lower invasive species risk Details

Attack Survivors Help Sharks, While sharks have the reputation of being fearsome predators, in reality they are struggling to survive. Up to 73 million of these animals are killed annually by people, mostly for their fins, which are primarily sold to Asian markets as a soup ingredient. Read an article by Pew Environment Group communications officer and shark attack survivor Debbie Salamone about her experience and why she is working to secure shark protections from domestic and international governing bodies.
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National Safe Boating Council Kicks off 2009 Safe Boating Week with Reminder for Boaters to ‘Wear It!’ Life jacket safety is theme of May 16-22 boating safety season kick-off. Full Story

Anglers/Under-trained Boost Accident Data Too Many Still Learn Safety at the School of Hard Knocks Full Story

Mercury Propellers, with recreational boating propeller technology, has extended its line of Fury Propellers to include a 27-pitch.  Full Story

Marine Industry to see Modest Growth in 2011, GE Capital Survey reveals
Manufacturers and dealers focus on inventory mix and smart growth – After navigating through rough waters for several years, the marine industry is beginning to push forward on the throttle, according to survey results released today by GE Capital, Commercial Distribution Finance (CDF) from the Miami International Boat Show. More than one-third of respondents (38%) expect sales to increase up to five percent in 2011, and 54% said that the best time for dealers to increase inventory levels is now.
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Honda Marine today announced a special consumer stimulus package for the summer boating season, offering 4.99 percent APR* re-power financing rates throughout the summer. Full Story

Hurricane Season is considered to extend from June 1, 2009 through November 30, 2009. Tropical storms and hurricanes often develop with little warning. Info for All mariners, particularly operators of small fishing vessels, Full Story

RBFF Education Grant Recipient Launches National Youth Service Project. New ‘Preserve America’s Waterways’ Initiative to Protect & Preserve Nation’s Waterways
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