D. SCOTT CROFT

A coastal Florida Rescue highlights several safe practices to use on the water when in the face of an oncoming thunderstorm.

HB 1051, which the Florida Legislature will vote on tomorrow, aims to ban overnight anchoring in Sunset Lake, Middle River and between three sets of islands in Biscayne Bay.

Boaters must speak up today to preserve their anchoring rights in the state of Florida.

The (EPA) is asking for comments on a proposal to increase the amount of ethanol that must be blended into the nation’s fuel supply for 2015 and 2016.

The goal of the competition is to rethink a 100-year-old design, seek out the newest technologies and design innovations and develop interest in newer, more versatile life jackets.

Engine oil analysis can tell you a lot about the health of your boat’s motor. While a single sample may not give you the whole story, an OSA creates a “baseline” that helps you look at your engine’s health over time.

Before boaters sign any dock contract, the national advocacy, services and safety organization Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) has some tips for recreational boaters searching for a marina for their boat.

Florida legislature is reviewing the proposed anchoring restriction bill and BoatUS is calling for all boater, local and transient, to voice their concerns.

BoatUS Chairman and Founder Richard Schwartz passed away last week after a short illness. He was 85. "No one did more for America’s recreational boaters than Schwartz," said BoatUS president Podlich in remembrance.

Boat Owners Association of The United States is urging recreational boaters to contact their Representatives to support the Renewable Fuel Standard Reform Act of 2015.

In an exceptional act of agreement, the recently departed 113th Congress did the right thing for boat owners. It extended some boat sales tax and mortgage interest deductions when filing a 2014 federal income tax return.

On the line at the BoatUS Foundation's Boating Safety and Clean Water is a first place prize of $10,000 for the best new design submitted for the 2015 Innovations in Life Jacket Design Competition.