Coastal Boating News Archive from 2018

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12-2018

	Lapse in Appropriations & Partial Government Shutdown
	Coast Guard responds to over 700 false alerts in 2018, urges everyone to register epirb beacons

	GOST® XVR Records Theft at Fort Lauderdale Marina
	Certificates of Documentation for Recreational Vessels

	Revised Comment Period: Draft Merchant Mariner Medical Manual Notification of Availability and Request for Comments
	C-MAP Launches Embark AIS Overlay Functionality

	Coast Guard, CBIG, DEA authorities seize $30 million in cocaine, apprehend 3 suspected smugglers from go-fast in the Eastern Caribbean
	Sail Newport Announces Annual Awards

	Is there another El Niño on the Horizon?
	Julian Dussek takes the helm at the Cruising Association
	Sailing Organizations & Drones: What You Need to Know
	Ethanol Misfueling Danger Laid Bare: Gas Pump Photos “The ethanol industry doesn’t want you to see these photos”

	Engine Cutoff Switch Requirement and 5-Year Vessel Documentation Included in Passage of Coast Guard Authorization Act
	GOST® NT-Evolution 2.0 Protects Invincible for the Second Time after Attempted Marine Electronics Heist
	US Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security and Science and Technology Directorate venture into space with Polar Scout launch
	Be ready for boating in the spring by preparing for the winter

Great Gifts for Sailors

11-2018

	Greek Cruising Tax postponed thanks to the intervention of the Cruising Association
	The Crown Estate as plans for Round 4 offshore wind leasing are unveiled

	Consultation on proposed changes to Marine Licensing Exemptions
	Lumishore Receives Dame Award Special Mention
	New invasive species portal in Wales
	Twelve Great Unsung Irish Explorers

	Coast Guard rescues 4 from dismasted, disabled sailboat 100 miles off NC
	Coast Guard Alumni Like the Sea and its Lore - Bermuda Race

	The 33rd edition of the ARC gets underway in perfect cruising rally conditions
	Royal Recognition for Boating’s Volunteers
	RYA and Industry Representatives Meet HMRC to Discuss Red Diesel Situation
	Draft Merchant Mariner Medical Manual Notification of Availability and Request for Comments
	Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Association (AIWA) meets to discuss improvements, challenges on intracoastal waterway (ICW)
	The Ocean Cruising Club Supports the New Coastal Clean-Up Initiative

	iNavX Establishes Direct Partnership Between Chart Providers and Users
	The first ARC+ St. Vincent sets sail
	Important Information about TWIC Enrolment
	RYA Responds to Government Consultation on Review of GCSE, As an A-Level Physical Education Activity List
	The First Wave of the Atlantic Rally For Cruisers is Away!
	Liability of Carriers of Passengers by Sea in the Event of Accidents

	2018 Newport Bermuda Race Earns Gold-Level Certification
	International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure Craft (ICC or International Certificate of Competency)

	Coast Guard Foundation Provides Disaster Relief To Coast Guard Members Impacted By Hurricanes Florence And Michael
	C-Map Launches High Resolution Coastal Bathymetry - Most Detailed Chart Data Available Helps Coastal Anglers Find Fish Fast

10-2018

Drills and Musters on all Fishing Vessels, Man Overboard Recovery Systems on Fishing Vessels

	Boaters are urged to be vigilant after more confirmed Asian Hornet cases
	Maritime Commerce Strategic Outlook Announced by the United States Coast Guard
	TSA releases roadmap for expanding biometrics technology
	How the Coast Guard supports maritime commerce and the ship-building industry
	President’s Plan to Seek Clean Air Act Waiver to Allow Sale of E15 Fuel Year-Round Doesn’t Sit Well with Boater’s Advocate
	Evinrude Announces This Year’s Recipients of Water Research Excellence Fellowships at University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee’s School of Freshwater Sciences
	eSail® Sailing Simulator delivers practical & fun virtual sailing for newcomers & experienced sailors

	Buenos Aires prepares to host 100 sailors at the Youth Olympic Game
	Personification of excellence; 2018 Rolex World Sailor of the Year nominees announced

	Post Hurricane Florence Clean-up in the Carolinas Continues
	Cutting-Edge Information Displays Bring Next-Level Electronics Integration to Boat Owners and Builders
	Navico Revolutionizes Dome Radar Technology Across its Brands with the Introduction of HALO24
	America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 Poised for Passage; Boaters Stand to Gain. Bill includes focus on water-quality improvements

09-2018

Light breeze and choppy waves at the Para World Sailing Championships on Lake Michigan

	Survey Operations for the Havhingsten Subsea Cable System
	Coast Guard transfers 3 smugglers, $3.3 million dollars of cocaine to DEA agents following at-sea interdiction off Loiza, Puerto Rico

	Boating Is Big for the U.S. Economy
	Recreational Boaters’ Challenges with Ethanol Fuels
	Cool introduction to Lake Michigan at the Para World Sailing Championships
	C-Map Launches Free Chart Promotion
	How to Recover Your Boat After a Hurricane

08-2017

	With Senate Vote Expected Soon, Saltwater Anglers Need to Contact Senators Now to Support The Modern Fish Act (S. 1520)
	Weego Partners With Team Rubicon In Disaster Relief Efforts
	Coast Guard to establish security zones for LA Fleet Week
	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