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Top 10 Marinas in New York

June 21, 2018
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Whether you’re strolling by the harbour front and want to stop off for a bite to eat with a view or need a place to dock your boat to stretch your legs, these top marinas in New York have just about everything you would ever need for a fun day on or off the water! We want to take the…

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The most popular boating on New York’s waterways

Jun 18, 2018

  New York is a city surrounded by various bodies of water making it a perfect city to spend the day out on the water. Made up by five boroughs,…

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Boat Safely: Navigation and Right-of-Way

May 23, 2018

After completing your BOATsmart! safe boating exam, you will be familiar with the rules of navigation across Canadian waterways. However, if you have not yet completed your course, or are…

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Maryland Boating Laws and Regulations

May 15, 2018

Who needs a Boater Education Card in Maryland? Any person born after July 1st, 1972, who is operating a boat on Maryland waters is required to carry  a Certificate of…

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Maine Boating Laws and Regulations

May 15, 2018

Who needs a Boater Education Card in Maine? If you’re between 16 and 18 years old, the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife requires you to complete a boating safety course if…

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Louisiana Boating Laws and Regulations

May 15, 2018
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Who needs a Boater Education ID Card in Louisiana? Louisiana law requires all boaters born after January 1, 1984, must complete a boating education course and carry proof of completion to operate a motorboat in excess of 10 horsepower. The person may operate the boat if accompanied by someone over 18 years of age who if required has completed the…

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Where To Go Boating in North Carolina

Dec 19, 2017

Almost 10% of North Carolina is water, so it’s no wonder boating one of the state’s most popular year-round activities. The Wildlife Resources Commission manages over 200 free, 24/7 public…

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Top Hotspots: Boating in Washington State

Dec 6, 2017

When in Washington State, expect to be surrounded by stunning natural beauty and crystal-clear waters. Here, there really is something for everybody, so we’ve picked our top hot spots for…

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Vermont Boating Laws and Regulations

May 17, 2017

Who needs a Vermont Boater Education Card? All operators born after January 1, 1974, must have the Vermont Boater Education Card to operate a motorized vessel or personal watercraft (PWC) in the…

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North Dakota Boating Laws and Regulations

May 17, 2017

Who needs a North Dakota Boater Education Card? You need education if you are 12 through 15 years old, unaccompanied, and will be operating a power-driven vessel or PWC of…

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