May 1, 2026
May 2026 Issue
Situated between two lakes on central Ontario’s historic Trent-Severn Waterway, the pretty city of Orillia, Ontario, is a hub of activity throughout the boating season Also In This Issue... Boat…
February 17, 2026
BoatUS Foundation Receives U.S. Coast Guard Grant, Opens Applications for Nationwide Smart Life Jacket Loaner Stations
The BoatUs Foundation was awarded a $375,000 grant through the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund administered by the U.S. Coast Guard. The funding will help expand the Life…
October 27, 2025
Garmin’s New OnBoard System Delivers On-Water Safety
Garmin announced its new OnBoard system, a Man Overboard and engine cutoff solution for boaters that uses wireless technology, eliminating the need for tethered cords. Tags are worn on a…
May 5, 2025
Lake Ontario Waterfront Festival
The Lake Ontario Waterfront Festival will take place Saturday, May 17, 2025, hosted by the H. Lee White Maritime Museum and New York Sea Grant at the Oswego Port Authority…
November 11, 2024
2025 Life Jacket Loaner Program Grant Application Now Open
The Sea Tow Foundation’s Life Jacket Loaner Program Grant Application is open for the 2025 season. Applications are accepted through February 1, 2024, and application decisions will be made in…
October 14, 2024
BoatUS Foundation, National Safe Boating Council Launch Pilot Program to Allow Easy Access to Loaner Life Jackets
BoatUS Foundation and the National Safe Boating Council have partnered with boating app provider DECKER to allow easy access to loaner life jacket stations. The new pilot program integrates BoatUS…
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