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12-2019

  S.I. No 672 of 2019 European Union (International Labour Organisation Work in Fishing Convention) (Working Hours) Regulations 2019
aims to ensure decent conditions of work in the fishing sector with regard to minimum requirements for work on board fishing vessels
  Viking Decendents Gather for Atlantic crossing
Sunday afternoon the 15th of December some 60 crew from 18 boats gathered in Las Palmas marina for the first time.
  The Ocean Race 2021-22 announces stop in China
The 2021-22 edition of The Ocean Race will make one stop in Asia, with the city of Shenzhen proudly serving as the host city for the iconic, fully-crewed, offshore race.
  Fish, Algae, and Oysters: The Winning Trio in Aquaculture
Most older methods of fish farming, or aquaculture, have focused on growing only a single species of sea life, for example, salmon. Modern aquaculture systems involve the cultivation of two or more species together, based on what happens normally in the food chain
  World Sailing Trust partners with SailGP Inspire
Unfortunately, this once again shows that World Sailing, which established the World Sailing Trust in 2018, is only focussed on sailboat racing.
  Shedding light in the dark: radar satellites lead the way
Spare a thought this Christmas for researchers hunkered down on their Polarstern icebreaker, adrift in the frozen Arctic Ocean. Subjected to temperatures as low as –45°C and the perpetual darkness of the polar winter
  GOST® NT-Evolution 2.0 Defends Vessel from Electronics Theft for the Third Time
It was instrumental in thwarting an attempted electronics theft in Lighthouse Point, Florida.
  World Sailing Trust release Women in Sailing Strategic Review
The World Sailing Trust is pleased to release its Strategic Review into Women in Sailing, a report that explores gender balance and makes a case for change to address disparities within the sport.
  Keep your friends and family safely anchored with Happy Hooking - The Art of Anchoring for only $25
Happy Hooking is a very readable book loaded with valuable information on anchoring tackle, anchoring technique, tying up and rafting, anchoring etiquette, as well as the occasional anecdote - simply stated a must have!
  The Ocean Race confirms its return to Auckland
As The Ocean Race approaches its 50th anniversary, the event will be returning to New Zealand for the 12th time. All but one of those stops have been in Auckland, the City of Sails.
  Happy Hooking - The Art of Anchoring webinar witht he GLCC School: This Saturday at 15:30 GMT or 10:30 Eastern Time  
  Coast Guard seeks input from North Carolina commercial and recreational mariners
for an assessment of navigation requirements in the vicinity of Shackleford Banks and Harker's Island, North Carolina.
  Automatic Identification System Private Aids to Navigation approved to mark SpaceX launch restricted zones
The U.S. Coast Guard approved the use of a series of Automatic Identification System Private Aids to Navigation (AIS PATON) to mark restricted navigation areas around commercial space launches.

11-2019

  Cape Town will host The Ocean Race for 12th time
No other city has hosted the fleet more, and this will be the eighth consecutive stopover for Cape Town, which marks the gateway to the Southern Ocean legs of the race.
  Coast Guard urges caution ahead of forecasted heavy weather along California coast
Some areas are expected to see gale-force winds at 50 mph and up to 35-foot breaking surf.
  Tides and Tables – PredictWind Feature Update
The design team started with a clean sheet and went from the ground up creating the design, with input from customers and the PredictWind support team who are all experienced sailors.
  The Summer Isles A Voyage of the Imagination, By Philip Marsden - Hardcover and Kindle
Eloquently spoken, full of lore balanced with fact, honest about both trepidation and joy, inquisitive about the history of places and people, it was a beautiful journey alongside the author visiting some of the most magical places on earth: in the West of Ireland and Scotland.
  Jon Sanders Leaves on Historic 11th Circumnavigation
Jon is sailing to help stop plastic pollution of the oceans (noplasticoceans.org), supported by the OCC Challenge Grant and Mindaroo Foundation
  Gevo Makes Renewable Low-Carbon Biofuels That Help Boats Run Better
All boaters who use gasoline engines can benefit from isobutanol, an oxygenate blendstock that mixes with gasoline, and improves performance and reliability.
  McMichael Yacht Yards and Brokers Becomes 2020 Bermuda Race Sponsor
McMichael Yacht Yards and Brokers’ relationship with the bi-annual race goes back over 80 years to when the company began operations in 1935.
  Canadian Sailing Directions available for free download
The Sailing Directions booklets are an indispensable companion to nautical charts.
  Coast Guard intercepts a suspected narcotic-trafficking semi-submersible vessel,
seizes approximately 5,000 pounds of cocaine
  PredictWind Forecasts More Accurate Than Ever
10 years of development has culminated in the release of the most accurate iteration of the PWG & PWE forecast model to date.
  New Bill Will Help Ensure Taxes Paid by Boaters Fund Boating Programs
Reps. Cunningham, Graves introduce bipartisan Sport Fish Restoration and Recreational Boating Safety Act of 2019

10-2019

  The Cruising Association confirms expert speakers, top marine brand exhibitors & Tom Cunliffe as special guest speaker
The Cruising Association (CA) is hosting an Open Weekend at its London headquarters at CA House
  World Sailing and the America’s Cup look forward to the 36th edition
World Sailing and the Defender and Challenger of Record have reached agreement for the next edition of the America’s Cup.
  Marco Gradoni becomes youngest Rolex World Sailor of the Year and Anne-Marie Rindom receives female honour
The World Sailing Awards celebrate outstanding achievement and exceptional contributions to the sport of sailing.
  Propspeed Introduces Foulfree Coating for Transducers
Foulfree releases marine growth, reducing the maintenance needed to keep transducers clean and streamlining water flow.
  SOS: Recreational Boat Is Stuck … in a Cave?
A recreational fishing boat accidentally ends up deep inside a Southern California cave and provides a lesson or two for all boat owners
 
  What is Your Vision of the Future for the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary?
The Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary is giving recreational boaters and anglers the unique opportunity to help shape its future
  Randall Reeves receives commendation from the Ocean Cruising Club
upon completion of the Figure 8 Voyage, solo around Antarctica and the Americas in one season
  The First Recipients of the New Ocean Cruising Club Challenge Grant are Announced:
Bert terHart and Jon Sanders, have been selected to receive the first OCC Challenge Grants
  2023 Ocean Globe Race attracts first entries
Early response to the 2023 Ocean Globe Race, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first Whitbread Round the World Race has been enthusiastic.
  Suntex Marinas Makes Investment into the Bahia Mar Yachting Center and Focuses on Premier Properties
Suntex is poised to offer guests an unparalleled marina experience on the Atlantic Coast or Intracoastal Waterway
  Sailing Convention for Women Combines Learning, Camaraderie and Fun
A place where women can enjoy the camaraderie of other women sailors, learn from top instructors both on the water and in the classroom, and have plenty of fun.
  Recall of Marlin personal flotation devices
Marlin Australia PTY, Ltd., has recalled lot 14442C1 of personal flotation devices (PFD) approved by the U.S. Coast Guard
 
  Randall Reeves to Complete Figure 8 Voyage Around Antarctica and the Americas on October 19
This solo journey would take him around the Antarctic through the Southern Ocean, then up the coast of the Americas and through the Northwest Passage to return to San Francisco.
 

U.S. Government: Recreational Boating Is a Big Deal in the U.S.
Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) has reaffirmed that outdoor recreation activities are a significant driver of economic activity in the country, making up 2.2% ($247.2 billion) of the U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

  Can the Oceans turn the tide on the Climate Crisis?
As we pump more greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, the world is warming at an alarming rate, with devastating consequences.
  The Importance of Getting The Right Answer
When you are looking for an opinion on a specific matter, it is ideal that you ask someone who is knowledgeable in that department.
  An Excellent Turnout for the 2019 Newport International Boat Show
Exhibitors and sponsors such as Marine Max, Sabre Yachts and Helly Hansen Newport, reported robust sales and are already discussing plans for 2020 – the 50th anniversary of the Show.
  Down Under Rally Offshore Cruising Preparation Course Saved My Life!
The only thing that could be more devastating would be for the captain or crew of a vessel to have been seriously injured or worse still, have lost their life.

09-2019

  The GOST Apparition SM GPS XVR has been awarded the Product of Excellence Award  
  102 Submit Advance Entries to 2020 Newport Bermuda Race
An earlier, simpler entry process has encouraged a large fleet of offshore racers to commit to race the 52nd “Thrash to the Onion Patch” next June
  VHF-Reimagined – Vesper Marine Announces Cortex
World’s First Marine VHF Radio with Touchscreen Handsets, Integrated SOTDMA smartAIS Transponder and Remote Vessel Monitoring
  Coast Guard to set Port Condition ZULU in the U.S. Virgin Islands due to Tropical Storm Karen
Ports in Puerto Rico will remain in Port Condition X-Ray until further notice.
  Spectacular YJA MS Amlin Yachtsman of the Year and YJA MS Amlin Young Sailor of the Year 2019 Awards and Gala dinner
The event drew together the great and the good of the marine world, distinguished guests and many previous winners of the awards.
  Rhode Island Marine Trades Association Presents 2019 Anchor Award to Cynthia Goss
The Award is given to a person or organization who, by their work and efforts, brings international attention to the marine-trades industry in Rhode Island.
 

Notice from the Association of Bahamas Marinas
The best way to support the relief and recovery effort is through a monetary contribution to one of our trusted partners or a donation of specific goods

  Newport International Boat Show Leads the Way to a Strong Boat Show Season
Newport Exhibition Group announced today that it has organized more educational activities and attractions for showgoers than ever before
  Proposed termination of Coast Guard medium frequency broadcast of Navigational Telex (NAVTEX) and shift to satellite
This notice requests public comment on the possibility of terminating the MF NAVTEX broadcast.
  Merchant Mariner Medical Manual now available
The guidance in this Manual should assist in evaluating a mariner applicant’s physical and medical status to meet the requirements of the merchant mariner medical certificate.
  New Lowrance® PSI-1 Performance Sonar Interface Brings LiveSight™ Sonar Support to HDS Carbon Displays
Anglers will enjoy the capability to track lure and fish movements in real time with wider coverage and at greater range
  Jeanne Socrates sails into the record books again!
Jeanne Socrates has sailed into Victoria BC harbour on 7th September after successfully completing another single-handed unassisted nonstop circumnavigation.
  Coast Guard continues response efforts in Bahamas due to Hurricane Dorian
The Coast Guard is supporting the Bahamas National Emergency Management Agency and the Royal Bahamas Defence Force, who are leading search and rescue efforts.
  Coast Guard prepares for Hurricane Dorian impacts in North Carolina and Virginia
The Coast Guard continues to monitor the progress of Hurricane Dorian as it impacts the East Coast, Thursday
 

Helping you help – Disaster Relief Projects
Helping those in Dorian's path through partnerships with the SSCA on own sailboats and the aviation community

  Coast Guard sets Port Condition Zulu in Morehead City and Wilmington, North Carolina
Port Condition Zulu is a dangerous condition in which gale-force winds are possible within 12 hours.
In Port Condition Zulu, the port is closed and all port operations are suspended.
  Coast Guard sets port condition Yankee for Hampton Roads
sustained gale-force winds are possible within 24 hours.
  Coast Guard issues cautions for vessels transiting to the Bahamas
Coast Guard advises mariners to not attempt voyages into the Northern Bahamas until further notice due to the devastating effects of Hurricane Dorian. 
  Coast Guard sets Port Condition X-ray for Port of Virginia at 9 a.m. on Tuesday
due to predicted sustained tropical storm force winds generated by Hurricane Dorian that may arrive within the next 48 hours.
 

Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (ADCPs) – Deployment in Kenmare
The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport has been advised that there will be a deployment of ADCP current meters on the sea floor in Kenmare, Co. Kerry. Current meters will be mounted in a stainless-steel frame at the location provided in the Notice .pdf

 

The Hurricane Watch Net
The Hurricane Watch Net (HWN.org) is on the air until further notice

08-2019

  Hurricane Dorian may be getting company: further tropical activity in the Atlantic
Two additional disturbances are currently ongoing in the Atlantic.
 

Coast Guard sets port condition Whiskey for Ports of Wilmington and Morehead City, NC
The Coast Guard Captain of the Port set port condition Whiskey for the Ports of Wilmington and Morehead City

  Personal Flotation Devices for Pleasure Craft and Personal Watercraft
  U.S. Coast Guard releases 2018 Recreational Boating Statistics Report
  The USCG Boating Safety App
  Boaters Beware: Low-Price ‘Regular 88’ Gas is Bad for Boats - More E15 ethanol fuel available this Labor Day holiday weekend
  Raft of rubble – Pumice in the Pacific
  First of The Ocean Race Summits in Genoa, Italy, 20th September
  UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) release new guidance for pleasure vessels
  Coast Guard sets Port Condition X-RAY for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands due to Tropical Storm Dorian
  49th Annual Newport International Boat Show September 12-15, 2019
  Coast Guard's top 5 recommended communication devices to take with you underway
  United States Sailboat Show
  United States Powerboat Show
  RIMTA Wraps-Up Youth Summer Boatbuilding Programs
  While Federal Government Orders Additional Environmental Review of Offshore Wind Projects, Some Ask Why Great Lakes Project Is Not Included
  Dockmate® Joins National Safe Boating Council’s Admiral Club
  Four Advantages of Staying at a Campground That Uses Reservation Software
  Mixed Two Person Offshore - New Sailing Event at Paris 2024 Olympics - Explanatory film
  World Sailing launch Challenge 2024
  Threats to Commercial Vessels by Iran
  Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) celebrates its 34th edition
  The Ocean Cruising Club Challenge Grant is Now Accepting Applications
  A Kill Cord Could Save Your Life

07-2019

 

Anchoring in a tight spot - like a crowded anchorage

 

Dan Buoy Flag Protection

 

Going Boatless – Not Us

  Knox Anchor – an affordable choice for a comfortable night on the hook
 

Atlantic Spain and Portugal, eighth edition, Cabo Ortegal to Gibraltar, Henry Buchanan

  Vesper Marine Smartais Data Now Available On Navionics Mobile Apps
  The Whitbread is back!
  Worry Less About Your Boat With Simrad® BoatConnect™
  HM Revenue and Customs launches red diesel consultation
  3 Simple Ways to Reduce Plastic Waste and Pollution When Boating
  OCEANMAX Reveals Global Expansion Plans
  8 Things Boaters Ought to Know Before Visiting a National Marine Sanctuary (and anywhere else for that matter)
  Coast Guard urges safe practices during summer boating season, after two weekend deaths
  Boaters Beware: Expect More E15 This Summer
  The Hague to become a city of sails in 2021 and 2022
 

United States Guard Arctic Strategic Outlook (pdf)

06-2019

  Florida Governor Signs Recreational Boat Title Act
  i300W NMEA to WIFI Interface
  New York State Boaters, Snowbirds, Great Loopers are Urged to Have Their Voices Heard On “Reimagining the Erie Canal
  STREX Fasteners is excited to announce the release of STREX for Boat Covers
  Pat Dieselman Honored with BoatUS/NWSA 2019 Leadership in Women’s Sailing Award at Women’s Sailing Conference
  Designated Irish Training Course Providers under STCW 78 (as amended)
  DEFRA Announces Third Tranche of Marine Conservation Zone Designations
  Marseille poised to host Hempel World Cup Series Final
  Help Your Local Boating Community Be Safe and Clean With a BoatUS Foundation Grant

05-2019

  Registration Opens for IBEX 2019  
  Live Firing Practice Shoot – Danger Area D13, Coastal Area SSW of Cork
  Hydrographic and Geophysical Surveys in the Irish Sea (off Co. Wicklow), June – September 2019
  Coast Guard Foundation Issues Matching Gift Challenge In Honor of its Half-Century of Service
  Coast Guard rescues 2 from capsized sailboat, 65 miles east of New Jersey
  Boaters Aren’t the Only Ones Getting Heavier: Outboard Engines Catch Up
  2020 Newport Bermuda Race Announces Earlier, Easier Entry Process
 

2019 Top 10 List of Boat Names

 

Europe's Sea Mammals - Including the Azores, Madeira, the Canary Islands and Cape Verde - A field guide to the whales, dolphins, porpoises and seals

  Cable laying in the Irish Sea
  Here Are 6 Ways Boaters Can Be Green This Summer
  How to Rent Your Boat - And keep out of hot water
  The Most Practical Boating Safety Advice You’ll Get This Year
  The Greek Cruising Tax is now operational but beset with issues
  >> Honda Recalls Over 200,000 Portable Generators
  Coast Guard Foundation Presents Award to Thomas Crowley, Jr. and Crowley Maritime
  Advice re Use of Appropriate Marker Buoys/Ropes when Engaged in Pot Fishing for Lobster, Crab or other Fish or Shellfish
  Step Away from the Screens and Get Active Outdoors as a Family
  Coast Guard working dog retires after eight years of service during ceremony in Chesapeake, Va.
. NWSA Women’s Sailing Conference Just One Month Away

04-2019

  Scotland – the land of islands, lochs, and whiskies  
  Newport International Boat Show Teams with The Leukemia Cup Regatta – Its 2019 Charitable Partner
  U.S. Coast Guard Station Channel Islands Harbor to Host Safe Boating Expo, May 11
  Recreational Boaters Urged to Send Message to EPA to Stop the Summertime Sale of E15 Fuel
  Are you looking after the environment as well as your boat?
  Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (ADCPs) – Deployment in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford
  Stepping Stones To Boat Financing - 10 tips on how to get a boat loan
  52nd Newport Bermuda Race to Open Downtown Newport HQ in 2020
  Bluewater Weekend 22-23 June 2019 set to inspire offshore sailors
  Saint Lucia Welcomes the Return of World ARC Circumnavigators
 

To wrap or not to wrap? – that should not be a question - Preserving your headsail

 

Not all navigation lights are created equal

  Greek Cruising Tax delayed by one month  
 

Sea Mercy - Free Floating Health Care Clinics

  Can Boats Be Recycled?
  New Research Shows Water Sports Participation Is on the Rise
  Coast Guard Academy celebrates Eclipse - the annual event designed to stimulate community dialog and promote a culture of respect
  Hydrographic and Geophysical Surveys in the Celtic Sea and Atlantic Ocean during 2019
  TSA reminds travelers of REAL ID identification requirements
  Lowrance®, Simrad® & B&G® Announce Products Will Not Be Affected by GPS Week Rollover
  Recall, Bulletin, Advisory: What’s the Difference?

 

03-2019

  U.S. Coast Guard Releases Women’s Retention Study
  Do These 4 Things Now to Help Ensure a Summer of Safe Boating
  San Francisco Boaters: Bring Your Expired Flares to the Collection Event, Sunday, April 14, at East Marina Green Triangle
  Changing Lives with the Panerai Challenger Trophy
  U.S. Coast Guard enforces North Korea sanctions in the East China Sea
  Halloween Yacht Club Presents - 8th Annual Hooks for Heroes Fishing Tournament Saturday, June 22nd in Stamford, CT

02-2019

  HoseCoil Introduces New PRO Series Product Line – Heavy-Duty HoseCoil PRO with a 30% Increase in Flow Rate
  The extent of sea ice in the Bering Sea has dropped lower than it has been since written records began in 1850
  Spring Commissioning Checklist
  Dates And Highlights Announced for the 49th Annual Newport International Boat Show
  All-female winners recognised in YJA Yachtsman of the Year and Young Sailor of the Year Awards
  Processing Applications for National Officer/Rating Endorsements that Expire on March 24, 2019
  UK Pleasure vessels visiting Belgium 2019 to pay 100% duty on Red Diesel
 

RNLI in Action – 30 years ago

  Weego Unleashes Monstrous Power to the Marine Market with Revolutionary Crankenstein™
  Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (ADCPs) - deployment in Lough Swilly
  Registration Open for Salty Dawg™ Spring Cruising Rally from the Virgin Islands to the US
  Legislation Could Make Maine a Leader in Solving the Expired Marine Flare Disposal Problem  
  Coast Guard, partner agencies oversee removal of sailboat from Connecticut River  
  Coast Guard advances scholarship program in Southern California  
  The 3rd edition of the best-selling book on boat anchoring, Happy Hooking – the Art of Anchoring has been released
  Coast Guard Foundation Provides Over $600,000 to Families Affected by the Government Shutdown
 

The shipwreck that changed the Coast Guard forever

  Coast Guard rescues 3 off Torrey Pines from capsized catamaran
 

Standing watch over the Graveyard of the Atlantic

 

Swarm helps pinpoint new magnetic north for smartphones

  RYA Welcomes Recent Government Announcement Recognising Importance of Character-Building Activities
  Educational opportunities from some of the country’s most experienced and exceptional sailing women come to Marblehead, Massachusetts
  Irish Port Facility Security Assessments & Port Security Assessments 01/07/2019 - 30/06/2024
  Coast Guard Academy named a Best Value College

01-2019

  National Maritime Center (NMC) and Regional Examination Center (REC) Operating Status Update
  Coast Guard Mitigation Efforts Due to Lapse in Fiscal Year 2019 Appropriations and Partial Government Shutdown
  Minister with responsibility for Defence, Paul Kehoe TD, announces funding in relation to Sail Training Ireland (STIRL)
  Lowrance® Offers Free Software Upgrade for HDS Carbon Displays
  Simrad® Releases Free Software Upgrade for NSO, NSS and GO Series Displays
  Ocean Race Science Programme scoops award - Volvo Ocean Race
  Boat-Towing Captains from FL, CT, CA Honored for Lifesaving Acts
  Coast Guard Foundation Activates Coast Guard Family Support Program
  Alameda-based Coast Guard cutter and crew depart for Western Pacific patrol
  The Cruising Association publishes new edition of the Inland Waterways Guide to France & Belgium
  Boat Owners Association of The United States: “Pay Our Coast Guard” - and so say allof us!
  Propele Electric Boat Motors Announces The EP Carry
  Navico Appoints Knut Frostad Executive Vice President of Digital Business and Marketing
  Mitigation Efforts Due to Lapse in Fiscal Year 2019 Appropriations and Partial Government Shutdown
  Your Right to Anchor in Florida Is Once Again in Jeopardy
  Coast Guard urges caution ahead of heavy weather conditions along California coast  
  Blind Sailor Teams up with Oean Cruising Club Member to Cross the Pacific
. President Trump Signs Modern Fish Act - What this means for the nation’s 11 million saltwater anglers


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