Monthly Archives: March 2010
Slighty Different Boat Design
Just when I thought I had seen every kind of boat design, I ran across the Lucky Dragon. This is just too weird not to share. Japan’s Lucky Dragon is the creation of “post-apocalyptic” artist Yanobe Kenji, and a callback … Continue reading
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VDGIF Reminds Boaters of Safety Education Requirements
Officials of the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF) are reminding boaters of the state’s boating safety education requirements. The General Assembly enacted the law in 2007 and it’s being phased in over several years. Personal Water Craft … Continue reading
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Absolutely NO Discharge in Maryland
Maryland Attorney General Doug Gansler has introduced legislation that would establish a “No Discharge Zone” for all Maryland waters. This means there would be no discharge of boat sewage, whether treated or untreated, from any vessels into Maryland waters. Currently, treated … Continue reading
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Tall Ship in the US Coast Guard?
Did you know that the Unites States Coast Guard Academy still operates a tall ship? According to Captain Eric Jones, Eagle’s 26th and current Commanding Officer ”Eagle is the largest tall ship flying the Stars and Stripes and the only square-rigger in … Continue reading
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Spring Time Boating Dangers – Thunderstorms
Spring is the time that boaters need to be especially aware of the weather conditions. You can get weather information from TV, radio or from one of the weather channels on your VHF radio. At certain times of the year, … Continue reading
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Tax Tip – Boat Owners May Be Eligible For Deductions
Recreational boat owners who paid state sales taxes on a boat purchase, or those who secured a loan to finance a boat, may have some tax deductions available when filing their 2009 federal income tax return. The Sales Tax Deduction … Continue reading
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Boating – Spring Time Dangers – Fog
Spring presents some additional challenges to the boating environment. As the water and air start to warm at different rates and the temperatures still can’t make up their mind if it is Spring or still Winter, there is a good possibility that fog … Continue reading
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Boating – Spring Time Dangers – Wind
Spring time brings on some special challenges to boaters. In addition to hazards which occur with melting ice, the dramatic differences in water temperature and land temperature can create high wind conditions on and around bodies of water. Dangerously high … Continue reading
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