Boating News

Boat-ed.com meets new NASBLA standards for online course delivery
All www.boat-ed.com courses meet the new online delivery standard adopted by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA), which requires students to study a minimum of three hours. This change went into effect Jan. 1, 2012.

New York Mills, Minn. – (Jan. 17, 2012) Friday finally arrives. Clock shows 4:30, but your brain sees “Fish:30.” Elvis, and your focus on work, have left the building. At home, blissfully loading the boat and truck, you hit a snag. Teenage son is set on wakeboarding; daughter demands solar rays. Wife craves a ‘cruise around the lake.’ Everyone wants a piece of what was supposed to be the family “fishing boat.” Oh, the horror.

GUILFORD, CONNECTICUT - Marine cleaning products manufacturer Swobbit® has introduced a microfiber washing tool specially designed to clean smooth fiberglass, plastic enclosures and acrylic without marring the surfaces.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - FLW, the world's leading tournament-fishing organization, has announced it has reached an agreement with RMC BoatWorksTM to become the newest sponsor of FLW for the 2012 season. RMC BoatWorks will be given exposure across all platforms of FLW, including its tournaments, expos, multiple websites, and magazines.

MURFREESBORO, TN. - Triton Boats, LLC (Triton), one of America's leading manufacturers of freshwater and saltwater fiberglass fishing boats, has opened registration to fiberglass Triton boat owners for the 2012 Triton Gold program. Registration is available on-line at www.tritonboats.com or by contacting Triton directly at (888) 8TRITON.

Minnetonka, MN-Ranger and Stratos Boats are continuing their partnership with the Cabela's Masters Walleye Circuit and North American Bass Circuit, renewing sponsorships with both trails for the 2012 tournament season.

Murfreesboro, Tenn.- Triton Boats, LLC (Triton) announces a new program for 2012. Partnering with American Bass Anglers (ABA), Triton and Mercury are currently offering to pay entry fees for up to five tournaments in any ABA tournament trail in 2012 with the purchase of a new 2012 Triton fiberglass boat powered by a Mercury engine in 2012. This program is valued at over $1,000, and Triton Gold members are still eligible to win contingency money*.

Kilmarnock, Virginia (USA) - McMurdo Ltd. Of Portsmouth, United Kingdom, world leading manufacturer of marine safety and emergency location beacon products, has chosen Home Port Marine Marketing to provide US corporate, brand and product publicity and promotion services.

Quartet of flats fishing experts also answer questions on fishing techniquesQuartet of flats fishing experts also answer questions on fishing techniques

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., --- Targeted specifically for flats anglers and guides to pursue tarpon and permit, Hell’s Bay Boatworks is unveiling a new redesigned and versatile 16’, 4” flats skiff at the Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show, Oct. 27 – 31, at its exhibit in the convention center.

Three Holiday Gift Ideas for Three Different Kinds of Boaters
ALEXANDRIA Va. - Not all boat owners are the same, so when it comes time to pick out a holiday gift for your favorite boater or angler, not just any present will do. Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) has three gift-giving options that can all be purchased online at www.BoatUS.com/gift.