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…
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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…
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…
2020 Summerset Regatta
2020 Summerset Regatta Ft Myers Beach, Florida 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!…
BERMUDA GOLD CUP GETS GREEN LIGHT
BERMUDA GOLD CUP GETS GREEN LIGHT Bermuda stamped a ‘Safe Travel’ destination with regatta set for Oct. 26-30 A return to October dates for the Bermuda Gold Cup could mean a return to gusty winds on Hamilton Harbour, as skipper Ian Williams and crew enjoyed in 2015 (Charles Anderson photo). HAMILTON, Bermuda (Sept. 1,…
Some Nice News – Couple helps struggling Key West residents during corona-virus downturn
Some nice news in the world! Image from Key West Travel Guide From: Fox News Couple helps struggling Key West residents during corona-virus downturn Fifty-two Key West residents, who live on boats in the city’s mooring field and are among the hardest hit by the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, won’t have to…