HB 1515 and S 1946, currently in front of the Florida legislature, violate the constitutional principle of presumption of innocence by forcing boaters to prove where they have been anchored. This is the position of the president of the Cruising Rights Network of North America, Wally Moran, who is actively fighting against these bills…
West Marine Partners with US Open Sailing on Series Kickoff in Florida
West Marine Partners with US Open Sailing on Series Kickoff in Florida West Marine local stores will provide supplies, gear and support to US Sailing Team WATSONVILLE, CA – Jan. 11, 2021 – West Marine, the title sponsor of the 2021 West Marine US Open Sailing Series, will provide supplies and gear via its…
SURVITEC LAUNCHES VIRTUAL MUSEUM TO CELEBRATE ITS 100-YEAR ANNIVERSARY
SURVITEC LAUNCHES VIRTUAL MUSEUM TO CELEBRATE ITS 100-YEAR ANNIVERSARY Survitec, a global provider of survival solutions, has partnered with the Museum of Godalming, located in Surrey, England, to curate a first-of-its-kind virtual museum to mark the company’s 100-year anniversary. The museum showcases inventions and patents that have played a pivotal role in maritime, energy, defence…
Melges 24 Regional Championships move to Mobile Yacht Club
Melges 24 Regional Championships move to Mobile Yacht Club Pensacola FL – Sept 30, 2020: Due to damage from Hurricane Sally, Pensacola Yacht Club must cancel all organized water-based events for the remainder of 2020 including the Melges 24 Atlantic & Gulf Coast Championships for the Bushwhacker Cup. However, the 2020 Melges 24 Atlantic and…
Announcing the 2020 Summerset Regatta
Announcing the 2020 Summerset Regatta On October 2-4 the Caloosahatchee Marching and Chowder Society will be hosting our 55th Annual Summerset Sailing Regatta in the waters right off Ft Myers Beach. This beautiful display of Sailboat Racing will offer excellent diversion from the Covid 19 Pandemic in Safe, Socially Distancing fashion! The Skipper of each…
Be BearWise this fall, secure garbage and other foods
Welcome back to Florida for your winter stay-cation. Be BearWise this fall, secure garbage and other foods Summer is coming to an end and bear activity is starting to increase. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds you to help protect both people and bears by securing garbage and other items that might…
LMSA Sanford Sailfest Regatta – December 4th-6th 2020 – Save The Date!
LMSA Sanford Sailfest Regatta – December 4th-6th 2020 – Save The Date! Good Evening Sailors, We would like to invite you to the 2020 Sanford Sailfest Regatta taking place in sunny Florida on beautiful Lake Monroe. The event will be held on the weekend of December 4th-6th, 2020. We have a great weekend of sailing…
CLEARWATER COAST GUARD AUXILIARY TEACHING BOATING SAFETY CLASSES ONLINE
CLEARWATER COAST GUARD AUXILIARY TEACHING BOATING SAFETY CLASSES ONLINE A New Way to Learn … A New Group of Safe Boaters U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 11-1, with operations based in Clearwater, Fla, will be conducting a “Boat America” boating safety training program designed to appeal to fishing enthusiasts, personal watercraft operators, and…
CLEARWATER COAST GUARD AUXILIARY TEACHING BOATING SAFETY CLASSES ONLINE
CLEARWATER COAST GUARD AUXILIARY TEACHING BOATING SAFETY CLASSES ONLINE A New Way to Learn … A New Crop of Safe Boaters With the advent of COVID-19, the Coast Guard Auxiliary was advised to discontinue in-person classes for the safety of the instructors and students. The good news is that the State of Florida (FWC)…
UF/IFAS wants to hear from those impacted by the Red Tide of 2017-2019
UF/IFAS wants to hear from those impacted by the red tide of 2017-2019 September 3, 2020 By: Brad Buck University of Florida researchers want to hear from marine businesses impacted by the 2018 red tide event that occurred between October of 2017 and January of 2019. Respondents will have until September 25 to complete the…