Japanese dive tourist ‘struck in face by propeller’: Police
(Phucket Gazette) Hitomi Shibata, the Japanese tourist who died while on a dive tour off Koh Racha yesterday, was struck in the face by the propeller of the dive boat she was with, police told the...
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Narragansett Bay Achieves Great Waters Status
(Windcheck) The America’s Great Waters Coalition has named Narragansett Bay one of America’s Great Waters, recognizing its ecological, economic and cultural importance to the region. Save The Bay, a...
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The East Providence and Barrington 2011 Boating Safety Day
The East Providence and Barrington Harbormasters will be holding the second annual Boating Safety Day hosted by Jack Brewer and Mike Keyworth at Brewer's Cove Haven Marina in Bullock Cove (101...
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World's oceans in 'shocking' decline
(BBC) The oceans are in a worse state than previously suspected, according to an expert panel of scientists. In a new report, they warn that ocean life is "at high risk of entering a phase of...
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Mustang Issues Recall on PFDs
(Trade Only Today) The Coast Guard has issued a safety alert urging boaters to check their Mustang Survival PFDs. Mustang Survival is voluntarily recalling all model number MD2010 and MD2012...
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Confident Captain Ocean Pros Teams Up With Newport Cooks! for 'Gourmet in the...
Gourmet in the Galley is a series of cooking classes for those who enjoy dining and entertaining aboard boats! This four class series covers everything from the prep work to the presentation. Click on...
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Tall Ships Return to Newport After 5 Years
(golocalprov.com) Excitement is mounting for the Ocean State Tall Ships® Festival 2012, scheduled for July 6 - 9, 2012, at the waterfront in downtown Newport.read more
View ArticleNavigation Error Leads To Tough Rescue
POINT LOOKOUT, Md. (WMAR) - The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) and Ridge Volunteer Fire Department personnel rescued two people from a sailboat after being battered around by strong winds and...
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Confident Captain Teams Up With Newport Cooks! to Present "Gourmet in the...
Whether you own a boat, work on a yacht, are considering buying a boat, or are a frequent guest aboard a friend's yacht, then this series of practical hands-on cooking classes definitely has something...
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U.S. Coast Guard Releases 2012 Recreational Boating Statistics Report
(Coast Guard News) WASHINGTON — The U.S. Coast Guard released its 2012 Recreational Boating Statistics Monday, revealing that boating fatalities that year totaled 651, the lowest number of boating...
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