The annual Watersports Participation Survey has shown watersports participation is still rising after a pandemic boom saw UK participation rise dramatically The increase in people participating in watersports in the UK during the Covid 19 pandemic – when restrictions on international travel reduced overseas holiday options – continued to build in 2022 despite those restrictions […]
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Unveiling Leverick Bay and Bitter End Yacht Club We awoke to a picturesque morning in Leverick Bay, where tranquility set the tone for a day of exploration and delightful experiences. Today we discovered the remarkable post-hurricane transformation, and indulged in the luxurious offerings of this captivating destination. We’ll explore Saba Rock and Bitter End Yacht […]
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All is good here in SW Florida with the weather and no Red Tide! Lots of boaters and their families will enjoy a holiday full of good beaching, shelling, fishing and restaurant activities. As for me, I am looking forward to catching more fish such as; Seatrouts, Snook, Redfish, Snapper, Grouper and of course this […]
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Yamaha Rightwaters has announced its sponsorship of Fishing’s Future, an organization that provides family-oriented fishing activities. Through the new relationship, Yamaha Rightwaters will provide Fishing’s Future with a Yamaha F175 outboard to power its “ICAN” vessel, a 25-foot Triton designed for families with disabilities. The “ICAN” vessel is modified with heightened railings, an open floor […]
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Childhood cancer survivor, former professional wakeboarder, and TV host, Alexa Score, is the official spokesperson. Courtesy MasterCraft Editor’s Note: We are always proud when members of the greater wake community use their position for the good of others. We are equally happy to bring such news to your attention. we urge you to download the […]
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Red king crab. Photo: NOAA Fisheries. Congress has appropriated over $220 million to address fishery disasters that occurred in multiple Alaska and Washington fisheries from 2019 through 2023. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo announced the allocation on May 19, noting the devastating effects these disasters have had on local communities in both states, and on the […]
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Having paused their Pacific cruise in Mo’orea, Josh Shankle and Rachel Moore find wonderment swimming with humpback whales “Slip into the water, don’t jump. Try not to splash, and follow me,” our guide Torea hurriedly told us as the panga-style boat slowed to a stop, only 100m away from a sleeping giant. “Stay together, stay […]
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Suzuki Marine USA’s new 20-acre waterfront technical center includes a 9,037-square-foot main building, launch ramp and marina. Courtesy Suzuki Marine Suzuki Marine USA has opened a state-of-the-art technical center in Panama City, Florida. The 20-acre waterfront complex sits adjacent to Grand Lagoon and Robinson Bayou, and includes a 9,037-square-foot main building providing office space, conference […]
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PHOTO COURTESY OF AFLOAT PLAN HOME Leader in marine safety solutions Sirius Signal recently announced a rebranding of its marine safety app to Afloat Plan Home, which has relaunched separate from the Sirius Signal brand and includes updated functionality. “Since it originally launch in 2019, the app has been well received and used by a […]
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Marine-grade systems enable global communications so boating anglers can stay connected. Bertosz Kosowski / Debut Art Special delivery: Sign up for the free Salt Water Sportsman email newsletter. Subscribe to Salt Water Sportsman magazine for $19 for 1 year and receive 4 bonus digital issues. The ability to stay electronically connected has profoundly changed the way we live, work, […]
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The shareholders’ meeting of RINA, the multinational inspection, certification and engineering consultancy, approved the financial statement for the fiscal year ending 31 December 2022, showing net revenues of 664 million euros, up 21% compared to 2021. At the same time, net profits rose to 12.5 million euros, compared to 8.1 million euros in 2021. After […]
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5 Practical Boating Tips For Beginners If you’ve just bought a new boat, or you’re strongly considering buying one, there are a few things you need to know first. Boating is a great way to release endorphins and help you manage stress – and we are all in need of some serious stress management at […]
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For the second and final day of last weekend’s Florida Powerboat Club Orange Beach Powerboat Week Poker Run in Alabama, the Gulf of Mexico waters laid down a bit. The four- to six-footers that led most of the Friday fleet to head for the calm waters of the Intracoastal Waterway dropped to three- to five-footers […]
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The XStar pumps out wakes and waves that can go from beginner levels to full pro-rider status quickly and easily. Garrett Cortese Special delivery: Sign up for the free Boating email newsletter. Subscribe to Boating magazine for $14 for 1 year and receive 4 bonus digital issues. The XStar name is one of the most iconic in towed watersports. […]
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A Pacific Ocean crossing can be spectacular, but also daunting. Kate Ashe-Leonard has advice on what you need to know before you set sail across the Pacific Coffee in hand, I gaze out from our cockpit across the flat lagoon of the palm-fringed coral atoll in Fakarava. We are in the Tuamotus, French Polynesia. Yesterday […]
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Protection from the sun’s rays is important for boaters. Courtesy Columbia Sportswear Special delivery: Sign up for the free Boating email newsletter. Subscribe to Boating magazine for $14 for 1 year and receive 4 bonus digital issues. Quick—when you think of boating safety, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Odds are it’s a flare gun or a […]
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The Sea Tow Foundation has received an annual grant funding from the Sport Fish Restoration & Boating Trust Fund, as administered by the US Coast Guard to support their Life Jacket Loaner Program. This year, the foundation purchased more than 5,600 life jackets from Onyx/Absolute Outdoor. Every year, the Sea Tow Foundation opens a new […]
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Sea Vee Boats is pleased to announce the launch of the all new 420Z center console model. The 420Z is the definition of style, balance, and substance in a world-class recreational boat. It is built using a state-of-the-art manufacturing process where the hull, liner, deck, console are fabricated using vacuum-assisted resin transfer Infusion (VARTM). This […]
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Image: Alaska Sustainable Fisheries Trust. A new economic report issued in early May by the Alaska Sustainable Fisheries Trust (ASFT) in Sitka underscores the importance of coastal ecosystems, fisheries, forests, waterways and wildlife to the economy of Southeast Alaska. The report focuses on recent research related to climate change impacts on Southeast Alaska, including projections […]
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