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Boat Owners Association of The United States

Media Contact: D. Scott Croft, Vice President Public Affairs
Office: 703-461-2864
Email: SCroft@boatus.com

Capt. Robert Fassett aboard the TowBoatUS Sacramento response vessel

TowBoatUS Sacramento provides on-water towing, soft ungrounding, battery jump and fuel drop-off services

TowBoatUS Sacramento Opens in California’s Delta Region

Provides 24/7 on-water assistance to recreational boaters for unexpected breakdowns on the water

SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 1, 2025 – California’s Delta region, an incredible boating paradise and home...

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America’s July 4 holiday weekend is traditionally the busiest time of year for recreational boating traffic on the nation’s waterways, according to BoatUS (credit BoatUS).

The nation’s largest on-water towing service for boaters, TowBoatUS, could see more than 2500 requests for routine on-water assistance over the long July 4 holiday weekend (credit BoatUS)

What Will the Long July 4 Holiday Weekend Be Like on the Water for Boaters?

TowBoatUS predicts more than 2,500 requests for on-water assistance

SPRINGFIELD, Va., June 30, 2025 – When NOAA, The Weather Channel and even the Farmer’s...

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TowBoatUS Rocky Point and TowBoatUS Lake of the Woods owners Capt. Doug and Melanie Nelson.

TowBoatUS Rocky Point responds to a boater with an unexpected issue, safely bringing them home.

Boaters on West Side of Lake of The Woods Now Have 24/7 Professional On-Water Help Available

Capt. Doug & Melanie Nelson open TowBoatUS Rocky Point, Minnesota

ROOSEVELT, Minn., June 10, 2025 – Straddling the U.S.-Canada border, Lake of the Woods is...

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(R to L) Kathy Sinnett accepting 2025 BoatUS/NWSA Leadership in Women's Sailing Award from Debby Grimm, President, National Women's Sailing Association. (credit: Jan Pehrson)

Kathy Sinnett Honored with 2025 BoatUS/NWSA Leadership in Women’s Sailing Award

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., June 9, 2025 – Since 1999, the BoatUS/NWSA Leadership in Women’s Sailing...

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2017’s Hurricane Irma caused severe damage to this sailboat.

If a boat cannot be removed from a boat lift prior to a hurricane’s arrival, tie-downs may help prevent a total loss if storm surge dislodges the vessel from its cradle.

BoatUS Has All the Hurricane Preparation Info Boaters Need

Atlantic hurricane season starts June 1

SPRINGFIELD, Va., May 28, 2025 – Recreational boaters whose vessels have been impacted by a...

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Chapman School of Seamanship has two new on-water boat training courses that may be taken in just one day, fitting into busy schedules.

Chapman School of Seamanship Partners with BoatUS Foundation to Offer New On-Water Powerboat Training Courses

From beginners to more advanced, modular-style, NSBC curriculum progressively builds experience

STUART, Fla., May 27, 2025 – The Chapman School of Seamanship, a respected 501(c)(3) nonprofit...

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Capt. Anthony Capriccio, new owner of TowBoatUS Santa Cruz

Capt. Anthony Capriccio New Owner of TowBoatUS Santa Cruz

SANTA CRUZ, Calif., May 22, 2025 – A former employee and captain for TowBoatUS Santa...

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Sea Scout Ship Pearls (Ship 669) of Santa Cruz, California, Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council, named 2025-2026 BoatUS National Flagship Award winner.

Sea Scout Ship Pearls (Ship 669) had an incredible 50 on-water days last year and participated in many activities including scuba diving.

Sea Scout Ship Pearls Of Santa Cruz Named 2025-26 BoatUS National Sea Scout Flagship

SANTA CRUZ, Calif., May 21, 2025 – From its humble beginnings three years ago with...

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West Marine has cemented an exclusive partnership with BoatUS Towing Services to offer BoatUS Towing Memberships at more than 230 stores across the country.

West Marine Names BoatUS Towing Exclusive Provider of On-Water Towing Services

Nation’s largest boating retailer offers BoatUS members highest level of rewards available

SPRINGFIELD, Va., May 20, 2025 – The nation’s largest recreational boating equipment retailer, West Marine,...

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