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What is Good Seamanship? Safe Boat Handling as Seen Through the Navrules

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Youth Fishing and Boating Education Grants: The 2010 RBFF National Youth Fishing and Boating Initiative

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Mooring a Narrowboat to the Bank: How to Moor Safely on a British Canal or River

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By: John Welford

Audi Hamilton Island Race Week: A Premier Offshore Sailing Regatta on Australia's Great Barrier Reef

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By: Sharon Smallwood

Choosing Where to Moor a Narrowboat: Some Advice on Narrowboat Mooring on British Canals

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By: John Welford

Whitsunday Charter Boat Holidays: Recreational Boating on Australia's Great Barrier Reef

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By: Sharon Smallwood

Duck Hunting and Boating Safety: Safe Boat Use Practices for Waterfowl Hunters

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Unique Christmas Gifts for Boaters: A Nautical Holiday Gift Guide for Sailors

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Hamilton Island Boating Holidays, Australia: Sail to a Whitsunday Island on Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef

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By: Sharon Smallwood

Houseboat Dining: Houseboat Meals can be a Dining Delight

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By: Michelle Corbin

Houseboating Vacations: More Than Just Upscale Camping

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By: Michelle Corbin

Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force: Interim Report Issued on National Coastal and Ocean Plan Development

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

SENSE Whale Watching Stewardship Program: Tour Operators Take Steps Towards Responsible Viewing of Whales

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Utilizing Marine Aids to Navigation: Understanding ATONs is Vital to Boating Safety

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Types of Rope Fibers: Construction Materials Used to Make Rope, Line and Cord

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Narrow Boat Holidays – Suitable for the Family: Why Narrow-Boat Vacations are Great for Young and Old Alike

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By: Christine Fadhley

Types of Rope Constructions: Ropes Can be Found in Braided, Laid and Plaited Forms

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Sydney Boat Show Floats Sydney's Boat: Australia’s Biggest and Best Boat Show Attracts 3 Millionth Visitor

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By: Feature Writer Amanda Woods

The Liveaboard Life: Boat Living Full of Rewards

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By: Feature Writer Molly Schar

Study Proposed for Marine Use of Ethanol Fuels: Oberstar Sponsors H.R. 2652 Maritime Safety Act of 2009

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Boating Across the US and Canada Borders: Boater Preparation is Key to an Uneventful Border Crossing

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Prince William Sound Marine Trail: A Chance to Explore the Spectacular Marine Environment of Alaska

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Holiday Boat Hire on Canal Lateral de la Garonne: Relaxing Travel on a French Waterway

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By: Feature Writer John Blatchford

Tall Ships along the Nova Scotia Coast, Canada: Schooners and Windjammers in Halifax, Lunenburg, Louisbourg and More

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By: Monika Fuchs

Alaskan Commercial Fishing Trollers: Hook and Line Troll Fishery Produces a High Quality Salmon Product

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Preparing for an Ocean Passage: Small Details that Make a Large Difference Are Often Overlooked

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By: R.L. Coffield

Alaska Commercial Gillnet Fishing Boats: Much of the Alaskan Salmon Harvest is Taken by Gillnetters

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Rowing for the Environment Ocean Rowers: Woodvale Challenge Atlantic Rowing Race 2009

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Alaskan Purse Seine Boats: Limit Seiners are the Workhorses of Commercial Fishing in Alaska

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Identifying Alaska Commercial Fishing Boats: Rugged Vessels Adapted to Unique Alaskan Fisheries

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Portrait of Boston Boat Liveaboards in Winter: Family of Four Braves Marina Winter on their Boat

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By: Tom Lochhaas

Safety Alert System for Boaters: Device Warns Operators when a Watercraft Ahead is Slowing Down

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

National Boat Registration in the United States: The Coast Guard National Vessel Documentation Center NVDC

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Living Aboard a Sailboat - The Dream: Live Aboard a Boat & Sail Off Into the Sunset

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By: Feature Writer Donna Diegel

Top Ten Coast Guard Videos for 2008: Agency Releases Video Compilations Showing Operational Highlights

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Christmas Tree Ship of Chicago: Coast Guard Cutter Resurrects a Holiday Tradition

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Volvo Ocean Race Inspires Outdoor Enthusiasts: Around The World Yacht Race is The Ultimate Adventure Story

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By: Jennifer Langille

Tribute To Sport's Oldest Trophy - America's Cup: Americans Once Held The Longest Winning Streak In History

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By: Jennifer Langille

Key West Race Week 2009: The World's Most Passionate Sailors Flock To Florida

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By: Jennifer Langille

Give the Gift of Boating Safety for Christmas: Consider Giving Holiday Season Presents that Also Protect Loved Ones

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

How to Handle Small Powerboats Safely: Hints on Boat Performance, Turning, Stability, Stopping and Backing

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Biosecurity Fears Over Boat Hulls: Cleaning and Antifouling Paint Key to Controlling Invasive Species

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Universal Marine Industry Design: Designing Watercraft that are Suitable and Inclusive for All People

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Reducing Right Whale Ship Strikes: Limiting the Human Caused Mortality of North Atlantic Whales

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Fisheries Industry Development: Planning for Commercial Fishing Trade Requires Integrated Approach

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Marine Debris Mapping in Louisiana: Updated Maps Available of Gulf of Mexico Surveying Efforts

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Wooden Boat Rendezvous in Deer Harbor, WA: Orcas Island, Washington Hosts a Fun-filled Wooden Boat Gathering

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By: Sheila Gaquin

Benefits of Offshore Aquaculture: Report Outlines U.S. Economic Benefits for Seafood Production

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Adventure Sail On The Hawaiian Chieftain: Step Aboard A Replica Early 19th Century Trading Vessel

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By: John Pohl

Online Vessel Provisioning in France: A Web Based Model for Purchasing Boat Victuals and Stores

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

John Smith National Historic Trail: Smart Buoys Mark and Interpret All Water Recreational Route

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

2008 San Francisco Festival Of Sail: July 23rd to July 27th, Tall Ships Blow Into San Francisco Harbor

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By: John Pohl

See My Sea Boat Exchange Program: Worldwide Vessel Swapping Opens New Boating Horizons

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

2008 Tacoma Tall Ship Festival: Few Sights Catch the Eye and Spirit Like a Sailing Ship

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By: John Pohl

New Fisheries Conservation Journal: Eddies: Reflections on Fisheries Conservation Now Published

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Outdoor Recreational Injuries: New CDC Study First To Present National Estimates

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Recreational Water Illnesses Rise: Cryptosporidiosis or Crypto Poses a Public Health Challenge

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Boat Trailer Towing Tips: Trailering Boats is More than Hitching Up and Driving Down the Road

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

2007 Grow Boating Annual Report: Encouraging Non-Boaters to Discover and Participate in Boating

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

How Sailors Can Stay Fit At Sea: Simple Exercise Suggestions While Boating

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By: John Pohl

West Coast Fishing Boat Fatalities: California, Oregon and Washington Fisheries Deadlier than Alaska's

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

2008 Coast Guard Authorization Act: H.R. 2830 Creates Both Praise and Condemnation in Marine Community

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Selecting a Recreational Boat: Craft are Available for Many Different Boating Activitiy Interests

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

What to do in Huntington Harbour: The Harbour in Huntington Beach, CA Offers a lot of Daily Activity

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By: Barbara DeNatale

Nautical Chart Educational Program: Multimedia Effort to Teach Charting and Navigation to Children

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Boaters and Stinging Sea Nettles: Coping Strategies for the Boating Season's Unwelcome Jellyfish

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Boating Facts Queenscliff Aust: Travel by boat to Port Phillip Bay, Melbourne

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By: Fiona Harper

Boating Facts Lizard Island Aust: Travel by Boat to Far North Queensland

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By: Fiona Harper

Boating Facts Palm Beach NSW: Travel the waterways of the Northern Beaches of Sydney Australia

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By: Fiona Harper

Coast Guard HC-144A Ocean Sentry: The New USCG Medium Range Surveillance Aircraft (MRS)

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Earthquake and Tsunami Dangers: Safety Concerns of Interest to Boaters and Coastal Residents

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Enhanced Loran (eLoran) Navigation: Stalwart Radio System Chosen to Backup Any Potential GPS Failure

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Boating Infrastructure Grants: BIG Program Funds Construction of Docks and Marine Facilities

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Fish Farms Cause Salmon Declines: Research Shows Reduction of Wild Stocks in Rivers with Aquaculture

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

National Security Cutter Bertholf: First of a New Class of Large Coast Guard Cutters is Launched

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Arctic Ocean Mapping Expedition: UNH and NOAA Survey Effort Provides New Insights for the North

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

HF Weather Broadcasts to Continue: Coast Guard Supports for High Frequency Forecast Services

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Boating Impact on Canadian Economy: Recreational Boater Contribution is $26.8 billion and 373,606 Jobs

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Satellites Save 353 People in 2007: NOAA SARSAT Satellite System Credited With Numerous Rescues

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Effects of Fishing on the Economy: Report Points Out the Economic and Conservation Impacts of Angling

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

The Unintended Catch of Seabirds: New Methods to Help Fishermen Avoid Snaring Endangered Sea Birds

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Rip Current Safety Practices: These Strong Horizontal Currents Can Endanger Coastal Swimmers

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Fishing King or Chinook Salmon: Largest of the Pacific Salmon: Oncorhynchus Tshawytscha

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Fishing for Pacific Halibut: Undisputed Sovereign of the Ocean Deep: Hippoglossus Stenolepis

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Choosing a Safe Anchorage: Criteria for Selection of a Secure Anchoring Location

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Nautical Publications for Boaters: Printed Information for Planning and Conducting Your Next Voyage

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale: A Tool Used to Estimate Storm Damage and Flooding

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Local Winds of Interest to Boaters: Regional Marine Breezes Often Have Distinctive Names and Origins

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Top Ten Coast Guard Rescue Videos: USCG Releases the Best SAR Clips of 2007 in Video Compilation

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

NOAA Weather Radio (NWR): All Hazards Information Broadcast Directly to Home or Office

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Cloud Identification for Mariners: Classification and Observation of Clouds Provides Weather Warnings

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Wild Salmon Endangered by Sea Lice: British Columbia Commercial Fish Farms Imperil Natural Fish Stocks

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Keep Our Waterfronts Working Act: H.R. 3223 Waterfront Access Bill Seeks Congressional Co-Sponsors

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Explosion Protection for Boats: Boats Powered by Inboard Gasoline Engines Can Pose a Detonation Risk

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Coast Guard Mariner Licenses: Operator Licensing for New Marine Professionals

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Seafood Information for Consumers: FishWatch Details Sustainable Fisheries, Quality and Safety Issues

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Smart, Safe Diving Practices: NOAA Offers Tips on Safer Marine Sanctuary Scuba Diving

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Marina Employee Career Training: Online Educational Courses for Staff of Ports and Marinas

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

Winter Fishing Tips from BoatU.S. Hints to Help Ensure Safety and Catch Fish in Cold Weather

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

I'm a Safe Boater, Are You? National Safe Boating Council 2008 Boating Safety Sidekicks Contest

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By: Feature Writer Alan Sorum

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