An internal review of boating policies has been initiated by the Coast Guard due to accidents involving recreational boaters in San Diego and Charleston Harbor, SC, that resulted in one death and several injuries.
Fort Lauderdale, FL, March 6, 2010 – The 33rd Annual Waterway Cleanup in Broward County on Saturday drew strong community support, but even more important was the finding that the amount of debris to be picked up continues to decrease, officials said.
Oceanside, California – Hobie Cat has introduced the Mirage Tandem Island, a two-person combination sailboat, kayak, trimaran and fishing boat for use by any level of sailor.
Alexandria, VA – More anglers hit the water to go fishing in 2009 as recreational fishing license sales rose by 4.7 percent, according to a recent survey of recreational boaters.
Twelve states participated in the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) and American Sportfishing Association (ASA) Fishing License Sales Index. Four of the 12 participating states – Florida, Minnesota, North Carolina and Texas – were among the top 10 states in terms of the impact anglers have on the nation’s economy.
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands – A special concert at the Yacht Haven Grande St. Thomas raised more than $37,000 for relief efforts in Haiti.
More than 2,000 people attended the event and donations came not only from concert attendees, but from several local businesses. The money was designated for the Haitian relief efforts of the American Red Cross, said Kenny Jones, executive vice president of Marina Operations for Island Global Yachting, parent company of Yacht Haven Grande.
“It was a truly wonderful and inspiring event for a cause close to all our hearts,” Jones said. “The entire island of St. Thomas came together to join with us at Yacht Haven Grande to support our Caribbean brothers in need and we are so proud to make this donation to the American Red Cross to aid the victims of the earthquake in Haiti.”
Cap Cana, Dominican Republic – Punta Espada golf course at Cap Cana has been named the best course in the Caribbean and Mexico for 2010 by Golfweek magazine.
St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles – Dockside Management, one of the leading ships agents in the Caribbean, has signed an agreement with Island Global Yachting (IGY) to be a “preferred provider” at IGY’s marinas in St. Maarten – The Yacht Club at Isle de Sol and Simpson Bay Marina.
Federal investigators are in San Diego looking into the cause of a deadly accident involving a Coast Guard cutter and a smaller recreational vessel during a Christmas parade in San Diego Bay.
Cap Cana, Dominican Republic – Golden Bear Lodge & Spa in Cap Cana, Dominican Republic, has opened, offering guests unparalleled attention ranging from butler services to a personal golf concierge in a comfortable and relaxed environment that carries the brand of legendary golf professional Jack Nicklaus.
WASHINGTON, D. C., December 1, 2009 – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that it was putting off until mid-2010 a decision on whether to increase the allowable ethanol content in fuel, amid concerns raised about issues including the potential impact the hike could have on recreational boating engines.
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