Oct 26, 2009

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

In: Boating & Sailing (general)

By: Alan Sorum

Oct 23, 2009

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

In: Boating & Sailing (general)

By: Alan Sorum

Oct 22, 2009

Winter Boat Preparation for Storage: Actions to Take After Being Hauled Out

In: Boat Safety & Maintenance

By: Alan Sorum

Oct 9, 2009

Fall and Winter Dangers of Carbon Monoxide: Cold Weather Increases the Chance for CO Poisoning and Deaths

In: Boat Safety & Maintenance

By: Alan Sorum

Oct 9, 2009

Coast Guard Search and Rescue Resources: Federal Agency Brings Many Tools to Bear into its SAR Efforts

In: Boat Safety & Maintenance

By: Alan Sorum

Sep 18, 2009

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

In: Boating & Sailing (general)

By: Alan Sorum

Sep 11, 2009

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

In: Boating & Sailing (general)

By: Alan Sorum

Sep 2, 2009

The Value of Wearing a Lifejacket in Cold Waters: Personal Flotation Devices Save Lives During Winter Weather Boating

In: Boat Safety & Maintenance

By: Alan Sorum

Sep 1, 2009

Lessons Learned in Texas Boating Survival Story: Take Steps Now to Improve the Odds of Rescue at Sea

In: Boat Safety & Maintenance

By: Alan Sorum

Aug 28, 2009

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

In: Boating & Sailing (general)

By: Alan Sorum

Aug 24, 2009

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

In: Boating & Sailing (general)

By: Alan Sorum

Aug 14, 2009

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

In: Boating & Sailing (general)

By: Alan Sorum

Aug 12, 2009

Recreational Boating Fatalities Increase: Coast Guard Sees a Rise in the 2008 Fatality Rate

In: Boat Safety & Maintenance

By: Alan Sorum

Jul 24, 2009

The Dangers of Alaskan King Crab Fishing: Safety Practices Boaters Can Learn from Commercial Fishermen

In: Boat Safety & Maintenance

By: Alan Sorum

Jul 13, 2009

Register PLB and EPIRB Locator Beacons: Coast Guard Issues Safety Alert Urging Beacon Registration

In: Boat Safety & Maintenance

By: Alan Sorum

Jul 1, 2009

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

In: Boating & Sailing (general)

By: Alan Sorum

Jun 29, 2009

NTSB Chairman Comments on Boating Safety Demands: States Still Need to Make Important Regulatory Improvements

In: Boat Safety & Maintenance

By: Alan Sorum

Jun 9, 2009

About Boating Safety and Boat Ed: New Ways to Gain State Water Safety or Boating Skills Certification

In: Boat Safety & Maintenance

By: Alan Sorum

Jun 2, 2009

Summer Boating Safety Tips: Staying Safe While the Heat is On

In: Boat Safety & Maintenance

By: Alan Sorum

Jun 2, 2009

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

In: Boating & Sailing (general)

By: Alan Sorum

May 20, 2009

Idaho Invasive Species Prevention Program: Boaters Now Required to Purchase IISF Stickers Prior to Launching

In: Green/Clean Boating

By: Alan Sorum

May 20, 2009

Boaters Can Learn from Commercial Fishermen: Try the Safety Techniques and Equipment Used by Marine Professionals

In: Boat Safety & Maintenance

By: Alan Sorum

May 19, 2009

Constructing an Abandon Ship Kit: Put Together a Bailout Bag for the Boat

In: Boat Safety & Maintenance

By: Alan Sorum

May 15, 2009

Safe Boating Preparation and Training: Education is Key to Safety on the Water

In: Boat Safety & Maintenance

By: Alan Sorum

May 8, 2009

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

In: Boating & Sailing (general)

By: Alan Sorum

Apr 23, 2009

Hoax Distress Calls Waste Funds and Risk Lives: Coast Guard Seeks Assistance in Reducing False Reports

In: Boat Safety & Maintenance

By: Alan Sorum

Apr 20, 2009

Avoid Boating Under the Influence BUI: Alcohol Use is a Significant Factor in Boating Fatalities

In: Boat Safety & Maintenance

By: Alan Sorum

Apr 18, 2009

Alaska Longline Commercial Fishing Boats: Longliners Target Ground Fish Popular in World Markets

In: Motor Boats

By: Alan Sorum

Apr 11, 2009

Alaska Clean Harbors Guidebook and Harbor GRS: Geographic Response Strategies and Green Marinas for Alaskans

In: Green/Clean Boating

By: Alan Sorum

Apr 10, 2009

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

In: Boating & Sailing (general)

By: Alan Sorum

Apr 9, 2009

USF&WS Boating Infrastructure Grant Program: Funding Source for Construction of Recreational Boating Facilities

In: Boat Safety & Maintenance

By: Alan Sorum

Apr 9, 2009

Aquatic Nuisance Species Dispersal Barrier: Limiting Invasive Species on the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal

In: Green/Clean Boating

By: Alan Sorum

Apr 7, 2009

AMSEA Marine Safety Instructor Training MSIT: A Premier Alaska-Based Cold Water Train-the-Trainer Certification

In: Boat Safety & Maintenance

By: Alan Sorum

Mar 22, 2009

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

In: Boating & Sailing (general)

By: Alan Sorum

Mar 16, 2009

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

In: Boating & Sailing (general)

By: Alan Sorum

Mar 9, 2009

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

In: Boating & Sailing (general)

By: Alan Sorum

Mar 9, 2009

Why Do Some People Not Heed Weather Warnings: NOAA Report Uncovers Reasons the Public Minimizes Storm Threats

In: Boat Safety & Maintenance

By: Alan Sorum

Mar 3, 2009

Personal Flotation Devices and Children: Pediatric Open Water Safety Recommendations

In: Boat Safety & Maintenance

By: Alan Sorum

Mar 3, 2009

Alcohol Use Among Recreational Boaters: Factors for Intervention to Prevent Boating Accidents

In: Boat Safety & Maintenance

By: Alan Sorum

Mar 2, 2009

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

In: Boating & Sailing (general)

By: Alan Sorum

Feb 25, 2009

Understanding Boat Capacity: Overloaded Vessels are at Risk of Swamping or Capsize

In: Boat Safety & Maintenance

By: Alan Sorum

Feb 17, 2009

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

In: Boating & Sailing (general)

By: Alan Sorum

Feb 13, 2009

Wear It! The 2009 Safe Boating Campaign: Annual Safety Message is to Always Wear Your Life Jacket

In: Boat Safety & Maintenance

By: Alan Sorum

Feb 8, 2009

Watch for the Diver Down Flag While Boating: Divers Depend on Boaters Being Alert and Watching for a Warning Flag

In: Boat Safety & Maintenance

By: Alan Sorum

Jan 26, 2009

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

In: Boating & Sailing (general)

By: Alan Sorum

Jan 24, 2009

Fourteen Steps to Safe and Enjoyable Boating: Boat Tips from Irish Water Safety to Come Home Safely

In: Boat Safety & Maintenance

By: Alan Sorum

Jan 23, 2009

The Recession and Boat Safety Gear Expenses: Could the Downturn in the Economy Affect Safe Boating

In: Boat Safety & Maintenance

By: Alan Sorum

Jan 12, 2009

Alaska Sees Low Recreational Boating Fatalities: 2008 Marks Fewest Deaths Seen in 25 Years on Alaskan Waters

In: Boat Safety & Maintenance

By: Alan Sorum

Jan 9, 2009

Weather Warning for Commercial Fishermen: Irish Water Safety Offers Winter Boating Advice

In: Boat Safety & Maintenance

By: Alan Sorum

Jan 8, 2009

Phase Out of 121.5/243 MHz Radio Beacons Nears: Coast Guard to Discontinue Monitoring Old EPIRBs on 1 February 2009

In: Boat Safety & Maintenance

By: Alan Sorum

Jan 8, 2009

Green Expedition Vessel Launched in Galapagos: Hybrid Energy Powered Tour Boat Placed into Operation by Ecoventura

In: Green/Clean Boating

By: Alan Sorum

Jan 8, 2009

Life Ring Buoys Installed on Auckland Waterfront: Efforts Underway to Improve Rock Fishing Safety on New Zealand Coast

In: Boat Safety & Maintenance

By: Alan Sorum

Dec 31, 2008

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

In: Boating & Sailing (general)

By: Alan Sorum

Dec 29, 2008

Fishing for Litter in Scotland: Reducing Waste in Great Britain, Scandinavia and Western Europe

In: Green/Clean Boating

By: Alan Sorum

Dec 15, 2008

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

In: Boating & Sailing (general)

By: Alan Sorum

Nov 29, 2008

MAIB Analysis of UK Fishing Vessel Safety: Marine Accident Investigation Branch Report for 1992 to 2006

In: Boat Safety & Maintenance

By: Alan Sorum

Nov 22, 2008

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

In: Boating & Sailing (general)

By: Alan Sorum

Nov 22, 2008

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

In: Boating & Sailing (general)

By: Alan Sorum

Nov 3, 2008

Over Reliance on GPS Risks Safety: Dependence on Technology Seen as an Increasing Safe Boating Threat

In: Boat Safety & Maintenance

By: Alan Sorum

Nov 1, 2008

Clean Regatta Program Initiative: Sailors for the Sea Green Sailing Certification for Yacht Clubs

In: Green/Clean Boating

By: Alan Sorum

Oct 24, 2008

Early Winter Warning for Boaters: Transport Canada Warns the Boating Public to Beware of Cold Water

In: Boat Safety & Maintenance

By: Alan Sorum

Oct 22, 2008

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

In: Boating & Sailing (general)

By: Alan Sorum

Oct 12, 2008

Moisture Control for Stored Boats: Absorbag Technology is Now Available to Recreational Boaters

In: Boat Safety & Maintenance

By: Alan Sorum

Oct 10, 2008

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

In: Boating & Sailing (general)

By: Alan Sorum

Oct 4, 2008

Promoting the Science of Survival: ACR Advances EPIRB Emergency Radio Locator Beacon Technology

In: Boat Safety & Maintenance

By: Alan Sorum

Oct 4, 2008

Olympic Coast Marine Sanctuary: Condition Report Released for Coastal Refuge Facing Future Threats

In: Green/Clean Boating

By: Alan Sorum

Sep 29, 2008

Reducing Excessive Boat Wake: Wakes Erode Shorelines, Harm Habitat, and Cause Property Damage

In: Green/Clean Boating

By: Alan Sorum

Sep 10, 2008

Boat Yard Lift and Hauling Safety: Suggestions for Safe Boatlift and Marine Haulout Operations

In: Boat Safety & Maintenance

By: Alan Sorum

Sep 9, 2008

Storing Boats Fueled with E-10: BoatU.S. Organization Recommends Leaving Tanks Full for the Winter

In: Boat Safety & Maintenance

By: Alan Sorum

Sep 8, 2008

Steel Drums Make for Poor Blocking: A 55 Gallon Drum is Not Adequate Shoring for Upland Storage

In: Boat Safety & Maintenance

By: Alan Sorum

Sep 7, 2008

Coast Guard Presents BRP an Award: Bombardier Recreational Products Receives USCG Boating Safety Award

In: Boat Safety & Maintenance

By: Alan Sorum

Sep 3, 2008

Pontoon Boat Handling Safety Tips: A Few Extra Precautions Can Prevent Unexpected Vessel Behaviors

In: Boat Safety & Maintenance

By: Alan Sorum

Aug 29, 2008

Hydrogen Filling Station for Ships: Alternative Fueling Site Used for Zemships Passenger Vessel Project

In: Green/Clean Boating

By: Alan Sorum

Aug 27, 2008

Launching the Spirit of Mystery: Recreating an Epic 11,800 Nautical Mile Voyage to Australia

In: Sail Boats

By: Alan Sorum

Aug 25, 2008

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

In: Boating & Sailing (general)

By: Alan Sorum

Aug 25, 2008

Storm Tide Stations Guard Seashore: Hardened Water Level Observing Platforms Part of National System

In: Boat Safety & Maintenance

By: Alan Sorum

Aug 18, 2008

Environmental Code of Practice: A Green Blue Initiative to Advise Boaters on Ecological Stewardship

In: Green/Clean Boating

By: Alan Sorum

Aug 18, 2008

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

In: Boating & Sailing (general)

By: Alan Sorum

Aug 15, 2008

The Green Blue Program: Concern for the Environment Second Nature for Clean Boating Group

In: Green/Clean Boating

By: Alan Sorum

Aug 11, 2008

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

In: Boating & Sailing (general)

By: Alan Sorum

Aug 9, 2008

Top Ten Clean Boating Tips: Suggestions from the California Clean and Green Boating Campaign

In: Green/Clean Boating

By: Alan Sorum

Aug 4, 2008

Clean Boating Effort in California: California Coastal Commission Clean and Green Boating Campaign

In: Green/Clean Boating

By: Alan Sorum

Aug 3, 2008

Ecological Impact of Plastic Lures: Fishing Responsibly by Using Alternatives for Soft Lure Baits

In: Green/Clean Boating

By: Alan Sorum

Jul 30, 2008

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

In: Boating & Sailing (general)

By: Alan Sorum

Jul 21, 2008

Boat and Vessel Maintenance Guide: Spare Parts and Preventive Maintenance Can Save a Weekend Getaway

In: Boat Safety & Maintenance

By: Alan Sorum

Jul 21, 2008

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

In: Boating & Sailing (general)

By: Alan Sorum

Jul 21, 2008

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

In: Boating & Sailing (general)

By: Alan Sorum

Jul 11, 2008

Aids to Help Couple Boat Trailers: Devices that Can Assist in Hitching a Tow Vehicle to a Trailer

In: Boat Safety & Maintenance

By: Alan Sorum

Jul 2, 2008

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

In: Boating & Sailing (general)

By: Alan Sorum

Jun 23, 2008

Lightning Safety Awareness Week: NOAA Offers Tips for Avoiding Risks When the Thunder Roars

In: Boat Safety & Maintenance

By: Alan Sorum

Jun 17, 2008

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

In: Boating & Sailing (general)

By: Alan Sorum

Jun 11, 2008

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

In: Boating & Sailing (general)

By: Alan Sorum

Jun 4, 2008

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

In: Boating & Sailing (general)

By: Alan Sorum

Jun 3, 2008

Decrease of Deaths on the Water: 2007 Boating Statistics Do Show Rise in Accidents and Injuries

In: Boat Safety & Maintenance

By: Alan Sorum

May 11, 2008

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

In: Boating & Sailing (general)

By: Alan Sorum

May 8, 2008

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

In: Boating & Sailing (general)

By: Alan Sorum

May 5, 2008

SeaBis Electrolysis Control System: Preventing Electrolytic Corrosion and Electric Shock Drowning

In: Boat Safety & Maintenance

By: Alan Sorum

May 5, 2008

Neglect Can Damage Boat Trailers: BoatUS Angler Describes Common Causes of Boat Trailer Service Calls

In: Boat Safety & Maintenance

By: Alan Sorum

Apr 25, 2008

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

In: Boating & Sailing (general)

By: Alan Sorum

Apr 24, 2008

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

In: Boating & Sailing (general)

By: Alan Sorum

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