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Sea Scouts present national flagship award
The Sea Scouts bestowed its Sea Scout National Flagship Award to the Sea Scout Ship 100, SSS Dominion, of Manassas, Va.
BoatUS and Freedom Boat Club offer courses in South Carolina
Freedom Boat Club and BoatUS will offer discounted on-the-water boater-training courses July 29-30.
Interior department offers funding for boating grants
U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke on Friday announced $14.7 million in 2017-18 federal funding for grants.
BoatUS offers safety measures for Fourth of July boating
BoatUS said the Fourth of July holiday period is shaping up to be the busiest time of the year for the nation’s recreational boaters.
Electrical deaths raise awareness as summer starts
An 11-year-old girl a 19-year-old man were killed while participating in a seemingly harmless activity — swimming near a boat dock.
BoatUS: Summer boat donations bring more value
BoatUS is recommending that owners who are considering donating their boat do so now instead of waiting until the end of the year.
BoatUS offers data on past hurricane seasons
The BoatUS Seaworthy Program compared more than 20 years of storm predictions to help boaters better understand and decipher them.
TowBoatUS location in Ohio has a new owner
Capt. Jack Hardy is the new owner of TowBoatUS Mentor on Lake Erie in Mentor, Ohio.
BoatUS supports changes in NOAA charting plan
The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water found that NOAA was taking a forward-looking approach.
BoatUS offers guide to set up life-jacket loaner sites
The foundation said its no-cost “How To Set Up a Life Jacket Loaner Program” guide provides step-by-step instructions.
TowBoatUS location in California has a new owner
Capt. Scott McClung is the new owner of TowBoatUS Dana Point.
BoatUS criticizes pro-ethanol ad campaign
BoatUS is taking exception to a Renewable Fuels Association advertising campaign.
BoatUS releases top 10 boat names for 2017
BoatUS released its list of the top 10 boat names for 2017, and Serenity is No. 1.
BoatUS releases statistics on membership
BoatUS released BoatUS By the Numbers — data the group says show its commitment to service and advocacy.
BoatUS photo contest offers fishing trip with TV show host
Fishing enthusiasts who want their 15 minutes of fame may get their chance through the BoatUS “Best Catch” Photo Contest.
BoatUS Foundation seeks locations for life jacket program
The BoatUS Foundation said it is seeking additional locations for its life jacket loaner program.
BoatUS warns boaters on Coast Guard renewals
Group members say the letters look like “real” Coast Guard communications.
BoatUS urges Congress to preserve boating access
BoatUS government affairs vice president Chris Edmonston highlighted the importance of public access to public land and waters.
New TowBoatUS location opens in Texas
Capt. Jason Dyer spent more than 30 years as a professional mariner.
VIDEO: BoatUS releases report on fire safety
The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water issued Foundation Findings No. 55.
BoatUS criticizes Coast Guard cuts in Trump budget
BoatUS said boat owners should be aware that the Trump administration’s proposed federal budget cuts could affect boating safety.
U.S. Power Squadrons hands out honors at annual meeting
The awards are sponsored by BoatUS and given annually.
TowBoatUS adds location in U.S. Virgin Islands
Capt. Robert Manley opened TowBoatUS St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands.