NORTH FLORIDA MARINE ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES SAFE BOATING WEEK AND BOATER SKIP DAY
North Florida Marine Association
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11M ago
JACKSONVILLE, Florida (May 9, 2023) – The North Florida Marine Association reminds all boaters, fishermen, and water enthusiasts that National Safe Boating Week will be held from May 20-26, 2023. The annual week-long event encourages all boaters to brush up on boating safety skills and to prepare for the upcoming boating season. This observance week is the annual kick-off of the Safe Boating Campaign, a global awareness effort that encourages boaters to make the most of their boating adventures by committing to safety, responsibility, and education. The National Safe Boating Council recommends ..read more
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Spring Commissioning Checklist: How to have a trouble-free boating season
North Florida Marine Association
by nfmaadmin
1y ago
CREDIT: – from BoatUS, Boat Owners Association of the United States Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) offers its Spring Commissioning Checklist to help boaters start the season right. The nation’s largest advocacy, service and savings group also offers BoatUS.com/Spring, a one-stop-shop for everything you need to know about the yearly ritual of recreational boat commissioning. A PDF copy of the checklist is available to download, print, and take to the boat with you. Be sure to follow all manufacturer recommendations for your specific boat, engine, and accessories. The Boa ..read more
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2022 JMA Scholarship Program
North Florida Marine Association
by nfmaadmin
1y ago
We are so excited to announce the relaunch of our scholarship program! The Jacksonville Marine Association offers scholarships to immediate family of members and their employees. Scholarships are open to graduating high school seniors or to students currently enrolled in a college or post-secondary trade or vocational school. Scholarships are awarded each year in memory of four of the association’s most active and respected members, John Lowe, Pete Loftin, Grace Rogers and Dick Boger. Each year, the association board of directors will award these four named scholarships based upon th ..read more
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Ten Staycation Ideas by Water in Northeast Florida
North Florida Marine Association
by nfmaadmin
1y ago
LET’S FACE IT, THINGS ARE WEIRD. SUMMER IS HERE AND TRAVEL PLANS NORMALLY ENSUE. HOWEVER, WITH THE DIFFICULT TIMES AMERICANS ARE FACING, VACATION PLANS HAVE MOSTLY LIKELY CHANGED AND “STAYCATIONS” ARE THE NEW NORMAL. NORTHEAST FLORIDA HAS SO MANY THINGS TO OFFER ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU ARE FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO ENJOY TIME ON THE WATER. BEING OUTSIDE, UNDER THE SUN AND ENJOYING THE FRESH AIR HAS BEEN DEEMED AN “ESSENTIAL ACTIVITY”. WITH THAT IN MIND, HERE ARE TEN STAYCATION IDEAS BY WATER IN NORTHEAST FLORIDA: 1) WATERFRONT RESTAURANTS – WITH 70 MILES OF INTRACOASTAL, NORTHEAST FLORIDA CERTAINLY ..read more
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Waterway Access Points During COVID-19 Pandemic
North Florida Marine Association
by nfmaadmin
1y ago
Our friends at Discover Boating have created an interactive map to determine waterway access points during the COVID-19 pandemic. With boating access restrictions varying between states and changing daily, this new tool allows boaters to easily determine the status of their waterways and access points. Find the interactive map HERE ..read more
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National Safe Boating Week, May 21-27:3 Safety Changes You Need To Know
North Florida Marine Association
by nfmaadmin
1y ago
CREDIT: – from BoatUS, Boat Owners Association of the United States ANNAPOLIS, Md., May 9, 2022 – National Safe Boating Week arrives May 21–27 with an annual reminder for boaters to champion recreational boating safety all summer long. The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water suggests that boat owners need to know about three recent U.S. Coast Guard regulations that have changed, what’s needed to be carried aboard, and how a vessel is to be operated at higher speeds. 1. Fire extinguishers: As of April 20, the USCG enacted a regulation allowing them enforce fire e ..read more
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National Safe Boating Week / Boating Safety
North Florida Marine Association
by nfmaadmin
1y ago
National Safe Boating Week  The North Florida Marine Association wants you to have a safe summer on the water. And to kick things off, NFMA recommends the following tips and resources published in BoatUS’s Spring Commissioning Checklist for boaters. Stay safe! To learn more, visit boatjax.com A new law that went into effect in 2021 requires a vessel operator to use either a helm or outboard lanyard or wireless engine cutoff switch on certain vessels less than 26 feet when traveling on plane or above displacement speed, so be sure your switch is working properly and the lanyard is ..read more
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Gas-Saving Tips for Boaters
North Florida Marine Association
by nfmaadmin
1y ago
CREDIT: – from BoatUS, Boat Owners Association of the United States Gas prices are up. What can boaters do to prepare for a summer of boating? The 800,000-plus member Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) has 21 fuel-saving tips boaters can do to help save on fuel and still enjoy a fulfilling season on the water. While some of these techniques may sound obvious, there may be some you never considered. Joining BoatUS has its benefits, including fuel discounts at nearly 400 marinas. (credit: BoatUS) Before Heading Out: Tune your engine now. A once a year for a tune-up and ser ..read more
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Gas-Saving Tips for Boaters
North Florida Marine Association
by nfmaadmin
1y ago
CREDIT: – from BoatUS, Boat Owners Association of the United States Gas prices are up. What can boaters do to prepare for a summer of boating? The 800,000-plus member Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) has 21 fuel-saving tips boaters can do to help save on fuel and still enjoy a fulfilling season on the water. While some of these techniques may sound obvious, there may be some you never considered. Joining BoatUS has its benefits, including fuel discounts at nearly 400 marinas. (credit: BoatUS) Before Heading Out: Tune your engine now. A once a year for a tune-up and serv ..read more
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The Many Personalities of Boating
North Florida Marine Association
by nfmaadmin
1y ago
If you spend a lot of time on the water, whether you are on a lake, in the intracoastal or making a trip into the deep blue, one thing you will notice it that the recreational sport of boating is multi-faceted. Water sports brings so many different types of people together, several different personality types, different boating styles, yet there is a common denominator….the love of water! Here are the different boating personalities you may see while you are spending your day in the open water: The Angler – Loaded down with an arsenal of fishing rods and tackle, The Angler is normally one of ..read more
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