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BoatUS Foundation and North Carolina Coastal Federation Clear Four Abandoned Boats from Sneads Ferry Waterways

Removal effort helps eliminate navigation hazards and pollution in a key North Carolina commercial fishing hub

SNEADS FERRY, N.C. – June 19, 2026 – The week of June 1st, the BoatUS...

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BoatUS Foundation Calls on Boaters to Take Action on Abandoned Vessels This Boating Season

Nationwide reporting of abandoned vessels help drive safer, cleaner waterways

SPRINGFIELD, Va., June 18, 2026 – This summer, the BoatUS Foundation is urging boaters and...

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Karen Prioleau Honored with 2026 BoatUS/NWSA Leadership in Women’s Sailing Award

Karen Prioleau Honored with 2026 BoatUS/NWSA Leadership in Women’s Sailing Award

SPRINGFIELD, Va., June 17, 2026 - In 1999, the Boat Owners Association of The United...

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BoatUS Foundation Expands Access with Spanish-Language 90-Day Temporary Boating Certification in Florida

New short-term boating safety course helps Hispanic boaters renting boats and PWCs in nation’s top boating state get underway safely

MIAMI, Florida – June 16, 2026 – BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water has just launched their 90-day temporary boating...

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TowBoatUS Charlevoix Under New Ownership, Continuing Service in Northern Michigan

Capt. Brendan Bingham opens his first TowBoatUS port providing on-water towing assistance to recreational boaters

CHARLEVOIX, Mich. – June 11, 2026 – After competing as a collegiate bass angler, Capt. Brendan Bingham developed a strong connection...

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TowBoatUS Debuts in St. Marys River, Boosting On-Water Assistance in Key Michigan Fishing Area

New port provides 24/7 towing, soft ungrounding, battery jump and fuel drop-off services for recreational boaters

ST. MARYS RIVER, Mich. – June 10, 2026 – St. Marys River, a premier fishing destination on the U.S.-Canadian border with Ontario,...

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TowBoatUS Truman Lake Opens to Strengthen On-Water Assistance Across Central Missouri Waterway

New location stations a response vessel across Truman Lake’s 56,000-acre reservoir to assist recreational boaters

WARSAW, Mo. - June 9, 2026 – TowBoatUS, North America’s largest network of on-water towing ports, today announced the opening of TowBoatUS...

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TowBoatUS Detroit Assumes New Ownership and Builds on Established Service of Boaters Along Detroit River

DETROIT, Mich – June 1, 2026 - TowBoatU.S. Detroit, the recipient of the 2025 Smooth Sailing award and an around-the-clock on-water towing assistance provider has just announced new ownership. Led...

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BoatUS Foundation Offers New 14-Day Temporary Boating Certification in Maine

Short-term boating safety course helps those renting boats and PWCs in The Pine Tree State get underway without delay

PORTLAND, Maine. – May 29, 2026 – BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water is now offering a way for boaters...

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