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Fort Lauderdale Boat Show Organizers Preparing For Stormy Conditions
The 53rd Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show kicks off today and runs through Monday, but Hurricane Sandy is threatening to make a mess of it. Buckets of rain and forecasted winds of up to 35-40 mph are looking to screw up plans.
Post to TwitterHistory on the Horizon as USS Iowa Nears San Pedro
SAN PEDRO, Calif. (KABC) -- The USS Iowa battleship that fought in World War II and the Korean War is making its way down the coast of California, heading to San Pedro. The Iowa was being tugged south from the San Francisco Bay at about 6 mph en route to San Pedro, where it will become a museum as part of the Pacific Battleship Center. READ MORELast 5 cruise ship bodies identified; 2 Americans named
(CNN) -- The last five bodies recovered from the wrecked Costa Concordia cruise liner have been identified, the mayor's office in the Italian city of Grosseto said Tuesday. Two Americans, Gerald and Barbara Heil, were among those named in the statement from the mayor's office. READ MORE
Six Cape Cod Towns, plus the National Seashore Seek to Protect Coastal Water from Boat Pollution
(EPA) EPA is considering a proposal to designate the
coastal waters of six towns and the Cape Cod National Seashore as a “No
Discharge Area.” If approved, discharges of treated and untreated boat
sewage would be prohibited within the town boundaries of Chatham,
Orleans, Eastham, Wellfleet, Truro and Provincetown. The area also part
of the Cape Cod National Seashore.
On behalf of the Commonwealth, the Massachusetts Coastal Zone Management (MA CZM) has petitioned EPA to approve the No Discharge designation, with the town’s and the Cape Cod National Seashore office’s concurrence.
Sales tax exemption for boats integral to success of state’s marine industry
(The State Column) In response to legislation that been has introduced to repeal the
sales-tax exemption for boats, Rep. Richard P. Morrison (D-Dist. 68,
Bristol, Warren) is stressing the importance of the boat building
industry to Rhode Island’s economy and pledging to fight against any
attempts to repeal the exemption. A bill recently introduced in the Senate would extend the state sales tax to the sale, storage and use of new and used boats. READ MORE
Australia Storm Kills 1, Litters Towns With Debris
(abc news) The storm was roaring outside Diane Robson's waterfront apartment when
she edged onto the balcony to check on her boat in the water below. She
swept the beam of her flashlight across the churning black harbor until
she caught a flash of white: her yacht, the "Laza Beam" — in her
neighbor's yard. READ MOREBoat dock damaged in Tuesday's blizzard
(Tulsa World) More details emerged Wednesday after at least one area boat dock was damaged in Tuesday's blizzard, along with several boats, officials said. Tera Miranda Marina Resort on the Monkey Island arm of Grand Lake had one section of a boat dock crash demolishing four boats which were valued around $450,000, said Tom Berry, general manager. READ MORE
Fall is the Perfect Time of Year for Training!
It's sad to see the summer boating season come to a close, but we're excited to tell you about our fall training courses for recreational boaters and professional mariners alike. As this year's boating season winds down, now is a perfect time to brush up on your skills and work on becoming more confident in time for next season!
Hurricane Igor swells pose danger to East Coast
(soundings) Boaters and swimmers along the East Coast of the United States should
be wary of Hurricane Igor as swells from the powerful Category 4 storm
will reach the coast later today and Friday and continue through the
weekend. READ MORE