NOAA seeking comments on 40-day snapper season
The National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration is seeking public comment on Amendment 43 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic Region.
MIASF holds 22 annual plywood regatta
The Marine Industries Association of South Florida’s 22nd Annual Plywood Regatta took place at the Dania Beach City Marina on April 14th and 15th.
Three billion-dollar disasters hit U.S. in first three months of year
In a wild and wooly start — weather-wise — to 2018 the United States experienced three weather and climate disasters with losses exceeding 1$ billion each.
Newport show calls for submissions for awards
Newport Exhibition Group, owners and producers of the Newport International Boat Show, is accepting applications for the 2018 Newport For New Products Awards.
Boats Group launches mobile app for dealers and brokers
Boats Group, which owns YachtWorld, Boat Trader and boats.com, has launched an upgraded version of the BoatWizard mobile app.
American Sailing Association reaches milestone
The American Sailing Association recently certified its half-millionth sailor. Since the association was founded in 1983, its affiliated schools and instructors have taught and certified more than 507,000 people to ASA’s 101 Keelboat Sailing standard.
News and notes of the interesting kind!
Improved fishing access, reducing plastics in our waterways and cleaning up the Great Lakes.
Recreational anglers will have 40 days to fish for red snapper in Florida
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Gov. Rick Scott announced a 40-day recreational red snapper season for both Gulf state and federal waters, versus the 24-day season that was originally proposed.
First set of tariffs on aluminum sheet announced
The U.S. Commerce Department announced the countervailing tariff amounts on aluminum sheet from China, with varying amounts imposed on different Chinese suppliers that are scheduled to take effect within two to five business days.