ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 1, 2009 – While the US Senate passed a resolution declaring July 1 as National Boating Day, Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) takes a humorous look at boating and sailing and wants every American to know they cannot be  considered a “real” boater until they have: Read More

 ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 30, 2009 – Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) has surveyed its nationwide towboat fleet and reveals its recommendations for boaters on how to stay out of trouble when viewing crowded July 4^th Fireworks displays.  Across the nation nearly 5,000 boaters are expected to request some type of on-the-water assistance this holiday weekend.
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 ALEXANDRA, Va., June 29, 2009 – For young scholars with a passion for the water, heading off to college often means a four-year hiatus from boating.  But not anymore with a new online resource, the BoatU.S. Guide to the Boatiest Colleges in America, which helps students find the top marine programs and extracurricular boating activities offered by four-year schools. 
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 ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 25, 2009 – Even though the budget for family fun is being pinched this summer, here are ten ways boaters can still rely on a BoatUS membership to save them money:
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 ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 24, 2009 -- The BoatUS Cooperating Marina Program , launched in 1997 offering boaters discounts on fuel, transient slips and repairs, celebrates its 900^th marina to join the program.
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 ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 23, 2009 – Are you in the fishing business and would like to put a little more money in the cash register? Read More

 STURGEON BAY, WI, June 22, 2009 – Bay Marine in Sturgeon Bay, Inc., has opened TowBoatUS Sturgeon Bay, WI, an on-the-water towing company that recreational boaters and anglers can call to get reliable assistance and tows back to a launch ramp, marina or service facility. Battery jump starts, fuel drop offs, and ungrounding services are some of the more common reasons to need assistance, which is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout the summer. Read More

ALEXANDRIA, Va. June 18, 2009 – With some help from TowBoatUS companies on the Gulf and Atlantic coasts from Alabama to New Jersey, recreational boaters will now get peace of mind knowing they have correctly installed their new Digital Selective Calling (DSC) VHF marine radio - and it’s functional.  A free, DSC-VHF radio check service is now being offered under a single TowBoatUS digital hailing number, 0-338-04000, which allows boaters to easily call their local TowBoatUS tower for a complimentary DSC-VHF radio check.   Read More

 ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 18, 2009 –- Over 20 years ago, Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) started asking its members about their boats, their marinas, their boat dealers and any other marine service provider that they had worked with.  The organization wanted to know how boats were holding up, if any problems arose, and whether or not boaters were being treated fairly if a dispute had arisen.  Most importantly, it wanted to share that information to help other boaters steer clear of problems.  Read More

 ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 17, 2009 – The nation’s largest recreational boat owners group and advocate says go ahead, have some fun on your computer — it’s okay for grown-ups to play video games at work.  The boss isn’t looking.
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