Boating News

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Boaties are urged to keep their vessels properly antifouled to prevent the spread of pests such as Mediterranean fanworm, Styela and Undaria.

Some trees and boat docks were no match for the heavy ice and snow Mother Nature dumped on North Texas Thursday night through Friday morning.

A 68-year-old Springfield man died Thursday on the Blood River after apparently losing control of his boat and striking a tree, according to a press release.

"It's to get people in the Christmas spirit," said Ron Comin, who produces an impressive array of lights at his home on Big Valley Road in Poulsbo.

The Western Australian Government says it is considering a number of measures, including boating speed restrictions, to protect dolphins in Bunbury waterways.

"I'm serious," said the salesman for Central Marine Service in St. Petersburg. "This thing really moves.

In September 2012, Cynthia and Sophie Peterlin were killed by an alleged drunk boater at Englebright Lake.

After last week's complete blowout of fishing trips due to the cold fronts and high winds that accompanied them, this week's weather has stabilized.

A new class in the Marine Mechanics Skills for Life program is enrolling applicants now for a class set to begin Jan. 6. The classes will be from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Monday to Thursday until May 8 at the Ottawa County Community Improvement Corp.'s offices on Ohio 163 near Oak Harbor.

A Clarksville man charged with killing a woman by running her over with his boat had synthetic drugs and alcohol in his system at the time, according to a toxicology report presented in court Thursday.

A 20-year-old Decatur woman, known for her strong will following a life-changing accident, was arrested Wednesday on drug possession and distribution charges, Decatur police report.

The body of a seasoned sailor from Hinckley has been found three weeks after his stricken boat was discovered off the coast of Greece.

The state legislature is to consider a proposal from St. Petersburg State Representative Dwight Dudley who wants some level of basic safety training for anyone operating a vessel in Florida.

After the recent Fort Myers Boat Show and the shows in other areas to follow, we can expect many who are anticipating purchasing a new or used boat.

A quick slip of the foot, a clothing snag on a limb, or even high winds can pose a big risk for any boater, but add in freezing temperatures, and you may find yourself encountering a life or death situation.

Flotilla 11-3 MADEIRA BEACH - The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 11-3 plans monthly safe boating classes through the end of the year at its headquarters at 299 Boca Ciega Drive.

Brunswick County's new, free boating access area - the Brick Landing BAA - gives boaters easy access to the Shallotte Inlet and the Intracoastal Waterway.

Dozens of boaters, some who've lived on their vessels for years, are being ordered to leave the boat basin on Davis Islands.

The USCG Auxiliary has many responsibilities including boating education, vessel safety checks, environmental protection, but one of the most important is promoting boating safety.