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🚨ADRIFT CRAFT: Orange rescue craft sighted in Mississippi Canyon Blk 808 (28-09.234N 089-06.217W).

Vessels able to assist, contact @USCG Sector New Orleans.

#SAR #USCG #Maritime #GulfOfMexico #BoatingSafety
November 1, 2026 at 6:29 PM
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A working note from Bluewater Bound: When the Coast Guard Comes Alongside: Rights, Responsibilities, and Calm Cooperation. What a recreational sailor should do—and avoid doing—during a Coast…

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When the Coast Guard Comes Alongside: Rights, Responsibilities, and Calm Cooperation
When the Coast Guard Comes Alongside: Rights, Responsibilities, and Calm Cooperation
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October 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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🚨Four boaters were rescued clinging to the hull of an overturned 26-foot catamaran 5 miles south of Boot Key Harbor after having a marine radio on board to call for help.

Coast Guard reminds everyone: Always check the Marine Forecast!

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October 19, 2026 at 7:29 AM
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A working note from Bluewater Bound: The Mystery of Celestial Navigation: Turning the Sky into a Line on the Chart. A sextant does not reveal…

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The Mystery of Celestial Navigation: Turning the Sky into a Line on the Chart
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October 13, 2026 at 4:51 PM
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Drowning and propeller injuries are real boating risks - safety starts before you leave the dock. Take time to think through your preparation and protection. #thelarsongroupwoodstock #BoatingSafety
October 12, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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Garmin earns multiple marine industry honors at IBEX 2026 #Garmin #MarineAwards #IBEX2026 #BoatingSafety #Innovation
Garmin earns multiple marine industry honors at IBEX 2026
Awards from IBEX, the Sea Tow Foundation and Soundings Trade Only recognize Garmin products and companywide innovation OLATHE, Kan., Oct. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced it was the proud recipient of several awards recognizing product innovation, boating safety and technology leadership at the 2026 International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) tradeshow. Garmin Signal™ VHF 400 received an IBEX Innovation Award; Garmin OnBoard™ earned a National Boating Safety Award from the Sea Tow Foundation; and Garmin was awarded a Soundings Trade Only EPIC Award for Development & Technology. Garmin was also ranked No. 4 on the program’s […]
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October 12, 2026 at 9:45 PM
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🚨 OVERDUE VESSEL: USCG is searching for the 44ft trawler "SLOW RIDE" (white w/ blue stripe, dinghy on roof) en route from Block Island, RI to Norfolk, VA.

Mariners are requested to keep a sharp lookout. Report any info to RCC Boston.

#USCG #SAR #BlockIsland #NorfolkVA #BoatingSafety
October 10, 2026 at 3:32 PM
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A working note from Bluewater Bound: Trying to Understand the Bowsprit. A learning-in-public look at the bowsprit, where anchors, sail handling, rigging, structure, and…

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Trying to Understand the Bowsprit
Trying to Understand the Bowsprit
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September 28, 2026 at 4:25 PM
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🚤 Boating fatalities spike in September as anglers and hunters take to the water in cold, rough conditions. PFDs and float plans save lives. #BoatingSafety #FallBoating
September 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Stowaway Steps provide a sturdy, comfortable surface with built-in anti-skid traction, helping you and your guests step aboard with greater confidence.

Upgrade your boarding experience today at StowawaySteps.com.

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September 18, 2026 at 8:40 PM
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A working note from Bluewater Bound: Holding Fast: Staying Secure When the Boat Moves. A practical guide to holding fast on a sailboat: when to brace,…

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Holding Fast: Staying Secure When the Boat Moves
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September 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM
dailyalpine.com
Record heat crowds Swiss lakes with risky traffic #boatingsafety #LakeZurich #Swisslakes
Record heat crowds Swiss lakes with risky traffic
Record heat is drawing unusually large numbers of people with competing interests onto Swiss lakes, creating dangerous encounters between paddleboarders, motorboats and swimmers, SRF reports. “Lake Zurich is like an amusement park in midsummer,” says Adrian Gerny, a professional fisherman who has…
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September 14, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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A boat sank in 30 seconds 40 miles offshore. A last-minute personal locator beacon reached satellites—and saved all five. #PLB #SARSAT #BoatingSafety #Rescue

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Personal Locator Beacon Saves Five After Boat Sinks
Personal Locator Beacon Saves Five After Boat Sinks
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September 11, 2026 at 4:15 AM
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A working note from Bluewater Bound: What Makes a Good Sailboat Hurricane Plan?. Bluewater Bound sailboat hurricane planning, risk, seamanship, and why the best storm plan is made long before…

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What Makes a Good Sailboat Hurricane Plan?
What Makes a Good Sailboat Hurricane Plan?
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September 4, 2026 at 4:40 PM
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Texas Game Wardens Urge Safe Boating This Labor Day Weekend #BoatSober #BoaterEduction #BoatingSafety #LaborDay #LifeJackets #RioGrandeValley #TexasBorderBusiness #TexasOutdoors #tpwd #WearItTexas https://texasborderbusiness.com/texas-game-wardens-urge-safe-boating-this-labor-day-weekend/
Texas Game Wardens Urge Safe Boating This Labor Day Weekend
Summer isn’t giving up without a fight in Texas. With hot temperatures continuing into Labor Day weekend, lakes, rivers and coastal waters offer a welcome place to cool off. As you enjoy them, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds boaters not to leave safety at the ramp.
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September 4, 2026 at 7:03 PM
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A working note from Bluewater Bound: The Risk Comes Aboard. A personal reflection on how professional risk management principles translate to sailing safety, crew…

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The Risk Comes Aboard
The Risk Comes Aboard
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August 23, 2026 at 12:35 AM
dailynorthern.com
Sweden revokes 107 personal watercraft permits since 2022 #boatingsafety #personalwatercraft #sweden
Sweden revokes 107 personal watercraft permits since 2022
Sweden has revoked 107 personal watercraft driving permits since a mandatory licensing requirement was introduced in May 2022, SVT reports, citing figures from the Swedish Transport Agency. A total of 124,716 permits had been issued by 13 July 2026. Most were issued in 2022 and 2023, when people …
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August 14, 2026 at 1:30 AM
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Record low boating fatalities! 🎉 The Coast Guard reports the safest year on the water in over half a century. #BoatingSafety #CoastGuard #SummerSafety
Coast Guard reports fewest boating deaths in more than 50 years
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July 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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A working note from Bluewater Bound: Sail Trimming in the Right Order. Sail trim is not a collection of isolated adjustments. It is a sequence: establish the course, read…

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Sail Trimming in the Right Order
Sail Trimming in the Right Order
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August 7, 2026 at 12:05 AM
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Okaloosa County has officially repealed the vessel exclusion zone near Crab Island, citing costly maintenance and ineffective emergency access due to shifting sands.

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Okaloosa County repeals Crab Island vessel exclusion zone, citing shifting sands and maintenance costs
The Okaloosa County Commission voted unanimously to repeal a 2015 ordinance that created a vessel exclusion zone near Crab Island after staff and commissioners said shifting sands made the corridor ineffective for emergency access and buoys had become a costly maintenance burden.
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February 21, 2026 at 10:59 AM
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Destin's City Council is taking bold steps to enhance boating safety in Joe's Bayou, aiming to protect families and paddleboarders with new no wake zones!

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Council Considers New No Wake Zone at Joe's Bayou Boat Launch
Council seeks to establish additional no wake zone to enhance water safety at Joe's Bayou.
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August 7, 2025 at 12:31 AM
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Miami leaders are sounding the alarm on Biscayne Bay's safety, urging immediate reforms to tackle the rise of unregulated charters and protect our precious manatees.

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Miami leaders call for stronger oversight of Biscayne Bay's commercial activities
Advisory board members urge governance reforms to protect Biscayne Bay amid growth concerns.
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June 6, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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Sebastian City Council honors local law enforcement while emphasizing boating safety, proclaiming May 11-17 as National Police Week and May 17-23 as National Safe Boating Week.

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Sebastian City Council proclaims National Police Week and Safe Boating Week
Mayor McPartland calls for observance of National Police Week and National Safe Boating Week.
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May 16, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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The Swank family’s proposed dock extension could revolutionize boating safety while protecting vital seagrass in the Loxahatchee River.

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Swank family seeks variances for environmentally friendly dock on Loxahatchee River
Swank family requests variances to extend dock, protecting seagrass and boating safety.
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March 22, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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Dozens of manatees have returned to Manatee Lagoon, captivating crowds as they bask in the warm waters, but their safety hangs in the balance with boating hazards lurking nearby.

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Manatees flock to warm waters at Riviera Beach as crowds gather to watch
Manatees flock to warm waters at Manatee Lagoon as cold weather draws crowds and caution.
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January 24, 2025 at 10:31 AM