21st ANNUAL SCYA WOMEN’S SAILING CONVENTION
The Southern California Yachting Association, will hold its 21st Annual Women’s Sailing Convention on Saturday, February 6, 2010 at the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club, Corona del Mar. Primary sponsors are BoatU.S. and West Marine. This event is open to all women interested in sailing from novice/beginner to expert. Read more...

Illinois Woman Wins Take Me Fishing™ ‘Catch A Boat’ Sweepstakes

ALEXANDRIA, VA (September 3, 2009) – The winner of the first-ever ‘Catch A Boat’ sweepstakes on TakeMeFishing.org is Dawn Garlick of Plymouth, Ill., who was selected from more than 46,000 people from across the country to take home the grand prize. Garlick will receive a brand new boat, motor and trailer valued at $24,000. Read more...

Diesel Engine Seminar

Exactly what are the various parts of my engine, how do they work together and how do I maintain them?  I had the opportunity to find out for myself recently. I joined participants from New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and as far away as McLean, VA for the diesel engine workshop at the Mack Boring Technical Center in Union, NJ.  After attending the two day sailboat hands-on diesel engine workshop, you will learn the answers to these questions and many more. Read more...

BoatUS Magazine Top Women in Boating

The May issue of BoatUS Magazine highlights women boaters at the peak of their professions. Read about female boaters and their leadership roles in all aspects of the sport including sailing, powerboating, racing, sportfishing, politics, wakeboarding and boat manufacturing. Read more...

2009-2010 Boat Lovers' Guide to American Colleges
This BoatUS magazine exclusive round-up of colleges, written specifically for students, presents the top marine programs and related extracurricular boating activities in America. The first of it's kind, use it with our extensive online database of links to find inspration, and the right school for you and your family. Read more...

National Boating Day Passes House

June 11, 2009 Washington, D.C. - The U.S. House of Representatives passed House Resolution 410 which designates July 1, 2009 as National Boating Day in recognition of the important role recreational boating and the boating industry play in the lives and health of the nation's 59 million boaters and the ...Read more

Paralympic Gold Medalist Honored With Leadership In Women's Sailing Award

June 9, 2009 — Proving that despite a major setback, the will to sail and compete at the highest level can prevail, Maureen McKinnon-Tucker was honored with the annual Leadership in Women’s Sailing Award at ceremonies capping the day-long Women’s Sailing Conference held June 6 at Corinthian Yacht Club in Marblehead, MA. The award is co-sponsored by BoatU.S. and the National Women’s Sailing Association. The award honors a male or female who has a record of achievement in giving something back to the sailing community as well as inspiring and educating women. Read more...and click here to learn more about the National Women¹s Sailing Association.

BoatUS Santa Maria CUP 2009

Claire Leroy (France) Wins 2009 BoatUS Santa Maria Cup!

Keeping her world ranking of #1, Claire Leroy (France) captured first place beating Genny Tulloch (USA). Light winds plagued each racing day and prevented the semi-finals, leaving Claire Leroy in first place on the Final Round-Robin Standings. See results and photos at http://www.SantaMariaCup.org

Thank You Members!

Thank you for your participation in our Women in Boating survey. We had over 1400 members respond to the survey and your input has been valuable in creating a more streamlined and interactive site for female members. Check out our new additions such as the Captains Page, a new Fishing page, DIY tips and Online Safety Course information from our BoatUS Foundation. For results of the survey, click here or on survey button to the right.

Myth Busters: Sunscreen Fact and Fiction

Boaters are used to seeing statistics about themselves — the number of registered boats, annual accidents and the like. But one statistic quite pertinent to boaters eludes most of us , the chances of becoming a skin cancer patient. Over 1 million cases of skin cancer are diagnosed each year and skin cancer is the most common cancer among men over 50, more common than prostate, colon or lung cancer. Click here for complete article.

Cracking the Teak Ceiling

It’s all the mermaids’ fault. According to marine folklore experts, that’s why, for centuries, women weren’t welcome on most ships. Seamen, a superstitious lot to begin with, believed the mesmerizing powers of women brought on high winds and dead calm... although there are no recorded instances of both occurring at the same time. Click here for complete article.

West Coast Wave Warrior

They don't call it Cape Disappointment for nothing. Some of the foggiest, roughest coastline in the continental U.S. has sent hundreds of vessels to the bottom with its huge seas, treacherous river bars and rocky shores. But there is no disappointment in at least one of the elite Coast Guardsmen that patrol these often inhospitable waters. Petty Officer First Class Beth Slade does not want to work anywhere else. Click here for complete article.

The Dream by Mel Neale
Tom popped the first big question over 35 years ago. After 15 years of marriage, I popped the second. By that time we had made the decision to have a family and to live aboard a sailboat and both these goals were accomplished. So, “Will you take us cruising now?” seemed the right question to me. Click here for complete article.

Women Towing the Line
They work as mother-daughter teams, husbands and wives and include a handful of singles, but boaters needing assistance on the water probably don’t care who comes to their aid when they’re in a jam. Just don’t be surprised this summer when the smiling face behind the helm of that red towboat is a female captain.Click here for complete article.

Anna Tunnicliffe of U.S. Wins Gold Medal in Laser Radial
Qingdao, China (August 19, 2008) – Anna Tunnicliffe (Plantation, Fla.) finished in second place in today’s Laser Radial medal race to claim gold at her first Olympic Games. Having never won a race in the eight-day series, Tunnicliffe sailed with consistency to win by the tightest of margins. Click here for complete article.

Local Kowledge
Generations Now and Then

For those of us who measure time in terms of when we’re next going boating, we’re also prone to relating to just about anything to the boating experience. Click here for complete article.

Getting Yourself Safely Home: Using the Radio to Get Help
If you are not often the primary operator of your boat, are you prepared to take control in an emergency? Any skipper can become incapacitated by sudden illness ranging from poisoning to heart attack. Click here for complete article.