By Hollie Misztak on Tuesday, December 27th, 2016 in Boating Destinations, Boating Safety, Boating Tips, State Boating.
EPA Increases Ethanol Requirement for 2017 The Environmental Protection Agency has increased the amount of renewable fuels that will be required in the nation’s fuel supply in 2017. The 2017 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) levels set las week mandate a 1.2 billion gallon increase next year, a 6 percent increase over current levels. Refiners will […]
By Hollie Misztak on Wednesday, November 30th, 2016 in Boating Safety.
Rising sea levels can affect many industries at an alarming rate. When we think of these particular changes to climate, we think about coastal communities and how they will be impacted. So, how will certain coastal communities adapt to the inevitable changes? Usually the real estate industry does not speak much about potential climate change […]
By Hollie Misztak on Tuesday, November 22nd, 2016 in Boating Safety.
The top tales about the beloved seas: Winter is rolling in, with cooler weather and time off for the holidays, some may not be lucky enough to get out on the water but there’s nothing like a good read about the beloved seas to suffice. Here is a short list of seafaring tales that will […]
By Hollie Misztak on Monday, October 31st, 2016 in Boating Safety.
The Caleuche– According to the legend, this is a large ghost ship sailing the seas around Chiloe a small island off the coast of Chile. The ship appears as a beautiful and bright white sailing ship, with three masts of five sails each, always full of lights and with the sounds of a party on […]
By Hollie Misztak on Wednesday, October 26th, 2016 in Boating Safety, Boating Tips, Fishing.
Florida’s pledge to Clean Boating Habits No matter where you stand in the state of Florida, you can never be more than 75 miles from a coast. Water defines Florida with more than 8,400 miles of shoreline, 7,000 lakes covering 3 million acres and 51,000 miles of rivers, streams, and creeks. Boaters share the […]
By signandglide on Saturday, October 8th, 2016 in Boating Destinations, Boating Safety.
Although its full name is Lake Sidney Lanier, everyone knows it simply as Lake Lanier. The northern Georgia lake is actually a reservoir formed by the Buford Dam and is fed by the Chattahoochee and Chestatee Rivers. The lake was built by the US Army Corps of Engineers, for purposes of flood control and water supply. […]
By signandglide on Tuesday, September 27th, 2016 in Boating Safety.
With 1,350 miles of coastline, welcoming communities and year-round sunshine, Florida is a popular destination for boaters. Our waterways are prolific and easily accessed, making this a boating paradise. Many boating enthusiasts ultimately choose to live here, and many bring their boats here from across the nation to visit. In many communities in Florida, there is […]
By signandglide on Sunday, September 18th, 2016 in Boating Safety.
If you are looking for a magnificent place to go boating, look no further than the waters of Lake Michigan, the only one of the Great Lakes located entirely in the United States. Lake Michigan is the third largest of the Great Lakes. It touches Indiana, Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin, and both Chicago and Milwaukee […]
By signandglide on Saturday, August 27th, 2016 in Boating Safety.
It can be a scary scenario for a novice boater – being on a boat ramp with all eyes watching while you try to maneuver your boat back onto the trailer. Loading a boat can be stressful, so here are some tips to load a boat on a trailer that should take the pressure off […]
By signandglide on Monday, August 22nd, 2016 in Boating Safety.
On the water, minor problems can rapidly develop into a situation beyond your control. For this reason, it is of utmost importance to understand the factors that could cause a problem on the water, as well as how to prevent problems before they happen. Before You Go Preventative is the Best Maintenance – Never cut […]