News & Issues

From federal news and legal considerations that affect all boaters to new fishing regulations, current events, consumer information, and reports from the BoatUS Government Affairs department, you can count on BoatUS to bring you the most up-to-date information you need to know.

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Strength In Numbers, Backed By BoatUS

Your national organization, with some 740,000 members and a dedicated Government Affairs department, guides local boaters in water-access dispute over public launch ramp.
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Fly On, Little Wing

When the unthinkable happens, a young sailor has to figure out how to cope with the consequences.
No Parking Well Just To Unload

No Parking Well Just To Unload

Depending on where you live, local government clicks a stopwatch when you park the boat trailer after a day on the water. What's a boater to do?
Alcohol And Boat Engines

Alcohol And Boat Engines

Federal law says the nation must increase its "biofuel" capacity dramatically in the next decade, but does it have to be ethanol?
The Night Dan Richter Got More Than He Bargained For ...

The Night Dan Richter Got More Than He Bargained For ...

It started out simply enough, as a quick father-son nighttime fishing trip into Mexican waters. And then Dan drove his boat over an expensive tuna pen, and the Mexican Navy arrived.
Derelict Boats A Problem

Derelict Boats A Problem

"Life's too short to sail an ugly boat," says a popular bumper sticker. But maybe it should read: "Boats live long lives, don't let them get ugly." Here's why.
Mistakes Boat Owners Make That Can Cost Them

Mistakes Boat Owners Make That Can Cost Them

We've seen it all, and we've seen the same mistakes again and again. Don't let these happen to you.
Improving Fishing Regulations For Recreational Anglers

Improving Fishing Regulations For Recreational Anglers

Legislation aimed at improving fishing regulations is working its way through the U.S. Congress, and BoatUS is on watch for you.
8 Things A Marine Surveyor Wants You To Know

8 Things A Marine Surveyor Wants You To Know

If you've never had a marine survey before, here are some things to help make the experience better.