EPA Delays Decision on More Ethanol in Gas:

ALEXANDRIA, Va., December 3, 2009 - More ethanol in the nation's gasoline supply? Not just yet, said the Environmental Protection Agency on Monday when it announced it will delay making a decision on a waiver requested by the pro-ethanol lobbying group Growth Energy to increase the amount of ethanol in gas beyond the current 10% level. However, the country's largest recreational boating organi...more

Summoning BoatUS Towing as Easy as Pressing a Button

ALEXANDRIA, Va., December 1, 2009 - It's a boater's nightmare. After a long day at the family's favorite fishing hole, the engine won't start. You need to get the kids back home, but with dead batteries killing the VHF radio and the cell phone out of range, how will you make the call for a tow? A new service from Spot LLC and BoatUS Towing Services could have you safely back home much sooner t...more

Boaters: Why Not Help Yourself at Donation Time?

ALEXANDRIA, Va., November 30, 2009 - It's the end of the year, which means scores of non-profit organizations across the country are seeking to get your tax-deductible donation by December 31. However, there is only one way boaters can give back and help themselves at the same time andmdash; by making a donation to the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water. The non-profit 501(c)(...more

Twelve Months of Kids in Life Jackets Spurs Safety Message

ALEXANDRIA, Va., November 17, 2009 -- Most boating parents tell their kids they have to wear their life jacket because it's the law. However, getting young boaters to embrace life jackets just got a little easier with the 2010 BoatUS Foundation Life Jacket Loaner Program Wall Calendar . The calendar offers 12 months of photos andmdash; submitted by boaters andmdash; showing kids staying safe on...more

Clark, Sacks, West Appointed to BoatUS National Advisory Council

ALEXANDRIA, Va., November 12, 2009 - The Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) has made three key appointments to its National Advisory Council. They include Lenora Clark, Anne Sacks and Col. Terry West. Clark is vice chair, California Boating and Waterways Commission and Sacks is president of the statewide advocacy group Recreational Boaters of California. West is president of t...more

Is the ICW Ready To Take Traffic Off the Interstate?

ALEXANDRIA, VA, November 11, 2009 -- The Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Association (AIWA) will examine the importance of the waterway to the entire southeastern US at its annual meeting November 19 - 20 in Savannah, GA. The meeting, at the Hyatt Regency hotel, will also celebrate the association's 10 years of advocacy for this historic and critical transportation artery. Stretching over 1,200 m...more