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Sea Scout Ship Viking of San Francisco Named 2026–2027 BoatUS–Sea Scout National Flagship

IRVING, Texas - April 22, 2026 – BoatUS and Scouting America’s Sea Scouts have announced that Sea...

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TowBoatUS St. Marks Builds on Established Service with Expanded Ownership Team

Led by Capt. Kevin Lankowicz, the port will service recreational boaters with towing, battery jumps, fuel delivery and soft ungroundings

ST. MARKS, Fla. – April 22, 2026 – What started as a trip to Florida to run a half-marathon quickly turned into a...

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TowBoatUS Cincinnati Opens, Expanding On-Water Assistance for Ohio River Boaters

CINCINNATI, Ohio. – April 21, 2026 – TowBoatUS, the nation’s largest on-water towing fleet, has just opened its first Cincinnati, Ohio, location. Helmed by...

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Anchored in Legacy: BoatUS Celebrates 60 Years of Boating Safety, Advocacy and On-Water Assistance With Grady-White Boat Giveaway

Recreational boat owners association commemorates milestone with giveaway of a brand-new 21-foot Grady-White boat for one lucky winner

SPRINGFIELD, VA – April 15, 2026 – This year marks the 60th anniversary of the largest and only boat...

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BoatUS Foundation Promotes EPIRB and PLB Readiness for Beacon Awareness Day, April 6

SPRINGFIELD, Va. – April 3, 2026 – April 6 is Beacon Awareness Day! An emergency beacon, or ERB, is used to transmit a 406MHz distress...

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Free Vessel Safety Checks Ensure Boaters Are Ready to Hit the Water

BoatUS-sponsored program helps identify vessel safety gaps

SPRINGFIELD, Va. – March 19, 2026 – March marks voluntary Vessel Safety Check Month, an important initiative sponsored by BoatUS and...

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BoatUS Encourages Participation in 2026 National Recreational Boating Safety Survey

Survey findings aim to inform future boating safety programs, education, and habits

SPRINGFIELD, Va. – March 16, 2026 – The U.S. Coast Guard has launched its 2026 National Recreational Boating Safety Survey (NRBSS), which will provide detailed estimates...

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BoatUS and Waterway Guide Partner To Bring TowBoatUS Locations and Discounts To Waterway Guide Platforms

Leading media provider and recreational boating organization announce savings for members

SPRINGFIELD, Va. – March 11, 2026 - BoatUS, the nation’s largest advocacy, services, and savings...

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Ted Sensenbrenner, Dir of Boating Safety BoatUS Foundation, along with Stf/C Mary Dodd, SN, presents the BoatUS Civic Service Award to Cdr James Ray, SR., P of Northern Neck Sail & Power Squadron as outgoing Chief Commander Ralph Bernard, AP looks on.

BoatUS Foundation Awards Northern Neck Sail & Power Squadron 2025 BoatUS Civic Service Award

Squadron recognized for community and civic service excellence

SPRINGFIELD, Va. – March 3, 2026 – During this year’s 2026 annual America’s Boating Club Meeting, BoatUS Foundation presented Northern Neck...

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