Thu, 9 Feb 2012 8:22:00 +0000 BoatUS Press Releases News relating to BoatUS and Boating http://www.boatus.com/news/releases.asp Thu, 9 Feb 2012 07:22:41 EST BoatUS New Sponsor of Vessel Safety Check ProgramWed, 8 Feb 2012 08:30:30 ESThttp://www.boatus.com/pressroom/release.asp?id=753 ALEXANDRIA, Va., February 8, 2012 – The US Coast Guard and US Power Squadrons expect to complete over 200,000 voluntary Vessel Safety Checks this year. The no-cost, no-risk courtesy inspections, done at boat ramps, marinas and boat clubs, have ensured the…]]> US Power Squadrons and BoatUSTue, 7 Feb 2012 08:30:30 ESThttp://www.boatus.com/pressroom/release.asp?id=752JACKSONVILLE, Fla., February 7, 2012 -- At the US Power Squadrons (USPS) Annual Meeting held recently in Jacksonville, Florida, five squadrons from across the country and one district  

ALEXANDRIA, Va., February 6, 2012 -- With its ability to attract moisture and clog fuel filters, it’s no wonder America’s boaters have not been thrilled with ethanol in gasoline, which today is most commonly found as a 10% blend…]]> BoatUS by the NumbersWed, 1 Feb 2012 08:30:30 ESThttp://www.boatus.com/pressroom/release.asp?id=750
ALEXANDRIA, Va., February 1, 2012 – Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) is an association of like-minded boaters, sailors and anglers defined by a sampling…]]> BoatUS Marine Insurance Official Sponsor of INT LeagueTue, 31 Jan 2012 08:30:30 ESThttp://www.boatus.com/pressroom/release.asp?id=749ALEXANDRIA, Va., January 31, 2012 – After launching its “Watersports Insurance Package” last year, BoatUS Marine Insurance has cemented a partnership with the INT League, also known as the “Little League of…]]> Anchoring Restrictions on the Agenda atFri, 20 Jan 2012 08:30:30 ESThttp://www.boatus.com/pressroom/release.asp?id=748ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. January 20, 2012 –- On Tuesday, January 24, the City of St. Petersburg is hosting a meeting to discuss proposed anchoring restrictions for city waters. Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) is urging boaters, cruisers and those who benefit from the economic impact of boater spending to attend this meeting to have their concerns…]]> TowBoatUS Cape Coral Earns "Tower Of The Year" AwardThu, 19 Jan 2012 08:30:30 ESThttp://www.boatus.com/pressroom/release.asp?id=747CAPE CORAL, Fla., January 19, 2012 -- An on-the-water towboat company that helps Southwest Florida boaters get home safely was singled out for its professionalism at the BoatUS Towing Services Annual Conference recently held in Tampa, FL. Tower of the Year honors went to TowBoatUS…]]> BoatUS Angler Will Assist Competitors in Need During B.A.S.S. OpenWed, 18 Jan 2012 08:30:30 ESThttp://www.boatus.com/pressroom/release.asp?id=746 ALEXANDRIA, Va., January 18, 2012 – Traveling thousands of miles each year on the road and making it to weigh-in at the end of a tournament day are “givens” for today’s successful pro angler. But roadside breakdowns and on-the-water troubles can threaten a winning paycheck. That’s why it’s a perfect…]]> Five On-the-Water Boat Towboat Captains Honored for HeroismTue, 17 Jan 2012 10:30:00 ESThttp://www.boatus.com/pressroom/release.asp?id=745TAMPA, Fla., January 17, 2012 –- With over 600 tow boats spread across North America, the law of averages dictates that, eventually, BoatUS towing captains will be thrust into the middle of life-threatening emergencies. BoatUS Towing Services recently honored five of its TowBoatUS captains for…]]> Weigh-to-Win Again in 2012Wed, 4 Jan 2012 11:45:00 ESThttp://www.boatus.com/pressroom/release.asp?id=744 ALEXANDRIA, Va., January 4, 2012 -- It’s simple, it’s affordable, it calms concerns about mechanical breakdowns, and it pays tournament cash bonuses. For those four reasons alone, the hundreds of anglers that signed up for BoatUS Angler and “Weigh-to-Win”…]]> Women Sailors Unite to Learn: SCYA Sailing Convention Feb 4Thu, 22 Dec 2011 08:30:30 ESThttp://www.boatus.com/pressroom/release.asp?id=743CORONA DEL MAR, Calif., December 22, 2011 -- The premier sailing convention for women will take place on Saturday, February 4th at the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club in Corona del Mar, California. Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) is primary sponsor of the Southern California Yachting Association’s (SCYA)…]]> Refrigerator-Size Fish Earn Top Spots in BoatUS Angler's Fishing Photo ContestWed, 14 Dec 2011 08:30:30 ESThttp://www.boatus.com/pressroom/release.asp?id=742 

ALEXANDRIA, Va., December 14, 2011 – Photos of a 67-inch tarpon and a 45-inch pike have made two anglers, Sean Riley of New Port Richey, FL, and Brian Papenhagen of Blissfield, MI, grand prize winners in the 2011 BoatUS Angler Catch of the Month fishing photo contest.…]]> Bill in Congress Would Preserve Boating AccessThu, 1 Dec 2011 08:30:30 ESThttp://www.boatus.com/pressroom/release.asp?id=741ALEXANDRIA, Va., December 1, 2011 -- Working waterfronts, those parts of town at the water’s edge dotted with marine-dependent businesses like marinas, boatyards and haul-out facilities, are crucial to recreational boating. However, in some places they are struggling as municipalities grapple with development pressures and poor planning and that’s why Rep.…]]> Boat Association Gathers Group of 14 Advisors for Annual DebateTue, 22 Nov 2011 08:30:30 ESThttp://www.boatus.com/pressroom/release.asp?id=740ALEXANDRIA, Va., November 22, 2011 – A panel of 14 distinguished national boating leaders that serve as a sounding board for Boat Owners Association of The United States (www.BoatUS.com) got a close up primer on how the national boat owners group works on local issues when the BoatUS National Advisory Council gathered for their…]]> The Low-Down on Ultra-Sulfur Diesel Boat FuelThu, 17 Nov 2011 08:30:30 ESThttp://www.boatus.com/pressroom/release.asp?id=739 

ALEXANDRIA, Va., November 17, 2011 – As a way to reduce particulate matter, ultra-low-sulfur diesel (ULSD), with only 15 ppm or less of sulfur, was mandated for use in most vehicles, boats and machinery as of December 2010. As a practical matter, however, ULSD has been around since late 2006 when…]]> Margaret Bonds Podlich Named President of Boat Owners Association of The United StatesTue, 15 Nov 2011 08:30:30 ESThttp://www.boatus.com/pressroom/release.asp?id=738ALEXANDRIA, Va., November 15, 2011- Former Vice President of Government Affairs Margaret Bonds Podlich has been named President of Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS). Her new role with the Association, which is celebrating its 45th year, broadens her responsibilities to include external communications…]]> Three Things BoatUS Angler Prizewinner Rick ClarkThu, 10 Nov 2011 08:30:30 ESThttp://www.boatus.com/pressroom/release.asp?id=737TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. November 10, 2011 – Largemouth bass angler Rick Clark of Crystal River, Florida, recently went on the fishing trip of a lifetime to Northern Michigan, guided by none other than BoatUS Angler member and outsized television fishing show personality Mark Zona. Clark’s girlfriend, Layne Lowrey, also…]]> Apply for Boating Safety and Clean Water Grassroots Grants NowTue, 8 Nov 2011 08:30:30 ESThttp://www.boatus.com/pressroom/release.asp?id=736ANNAPOLIS, Md. November 8, 2011 –- Community groups, nonprofits and grassroots organizations wanting to keep local boaters safe and waterways clean are eligible for grants for up to $4,000 each from the BoatUS Foundation’s Grassroots Grants Program. A total of up to $50,000 is available this grant…]]> Digging Deep Into Claims Files Helps Avoid MistakesMon, 7 Nov 2011 08:30:30 ESThttp://www.boatus.com/pressroom/release.asp?id=733 ALEXANDRIA, Va., November 7, 2011 –After insuring hundreds of thousands boats for over 45 years, you could say BoatUS Marine Insurance has learned a thing or two about what gets boaters, anglers, or sailors into trouble. Boats get damaged and people are injured in many ways. Here to shed light…]]> Boaters, Marine and Tourism Interests Urged to AttendThu, 3 Nov 2011 15:11:00 ESThttp://www.boatus.com/pressroom/release.asp?id=735STUART, Fla. November 3, 2011 – Next week on Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 9:00am the Board of County Commissioners will hold a hearing at the Martin County Commission Chambers at 2401 S.E. Monterey Road in Stuart to discuss the regulation of vessel anchoring in City of Stuart and Martin County waters. Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) is urging area…]]>