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Atlantic City Boat Show Goes Interactive with New Learning Experiences

February 2, 2012 – 4:15 am | Comments Off

ATLANTIC CITY —  The Atlantic City Boat Show is in full swing at Atlantic City Convention Center  through Sunday featuring the latest boat models, must-have accessories, and a host of new learning experiences that are …

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Manatee Concentrating Near Palm Beach, Broward Power Plants

January 10, 2012 – 8:09 am | Comments Off

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Recent cold fronts have very high numbers of manatees concentrated in warm-water refuges near power plants in Palm Beach and Broward counties, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
The FWC is …

Atlanta Boat Show Debuts 200,000 Gallon Indoor Wake Park

January 9, 2012 – 11:40 am | Comments Off

ATLANTA — For the first time, the Atlanta Boat Show will debut the nation’s largest indoor wake park with stunts from the country’s most accomplished riders, performing daily at the Georgia World Congress Center Jan. …

TEXAS: Boater Ed Now Required for Operators Born After Sept. 1, 1993

January 6, 2012 – 7:50 am | Comments Off

AUSTIN – Anyone looking forward to operating a motor-powered vessel, sailboat or personal watercraft on Texas public waters this year needs to have completed a state-approved boater education course if born after Sept. 1, 1993.
While …

New York Boat Show Offering Free DIY Seminars this Weekend

January 6, 2012 – 7:25 am | Comments Off

NEW YORK — New this year at the New York Boat Show are “Fred’s Shed” DIY seminars for boat owners interested in learning new techniques for taking care of their boat or boat motor.
Free daily …

New York Boat Show: Luxury Boats Priced Under $15,000

January 5, 2012 – 6:19 am | Comments Off

NEW YORK — Luxury boats come in all sizes at the New York Boat Show, but there is only one priced under $15,000 and that is the three-person Yamaha FX Cruiser SHO.
For 2012, Yamaha refreshed …

New York Boat Show Kicks Off 2012 Boat Show Season Jan. 4-8

January 3, 2012 – 6:13 am | 2 Comments

NEW YORK — The New York Boat Show, the granddaddy of all boat shows, opens January 4-8 at the Javits Center packed wall to wall with the latest boats and boating accessories.
According to the show …

ACR ResQLink 406 MHz GPS Personal Locator Beacon

January 3, 2012 – 5:31 am | Comments Off

Visits to remote places are often deeply rewarding. But these adventures also entail risks that can occasionally prove life threatening—even for the most experienced outdoors people.
That’s where Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs) come in. Available for …

Holiday Boat Parades Light Up California Marinas

December 2, 2011 – 9:51 am | Comments Off

SAN FRANCISCO — There is nothing better than a parade during the holiday season. Wait!…maybe there is. It’s a boat parade! You can’t help but get in the spirit of things with lights gleaming off …

Atlanta Boat Show to Dock at Georgia World Congress Center Jan. 12-15

December 1, 2011 – 7:38 am | Comments Off

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Boat Show cruises into the Georgia World Congress Center Jan. 12-15, 2012, celebrating the boating lifestyle and summer fun.
Visitors to the 2012 show have the unique chance to view, board and …