BoatUS Foundation Wants You to Choose New Locations for Kids Life Jacket Loaner Program

The BoatUS Foundation’s Life Jacket Loaner Program for Kids, which helps parents, boaters and anglers get the right-sized life jacket for youngsters at over 500 locations across the country, is looking to expand. Now you can have a say in where the new locations for the program will be located – in your community, at [...]

Why Memorial Day Weekend Could Spell Trouble for Some Boaters Only BoatUS Has Help Both On and Off the Water

For many of the nation’s 80 million recreational boaters, the upcoming Memorial Day weekend marks the start of the summer boating season. Like a football game “kick-off,” boaters will work to a frenzy to get their boats in the water by the May 27th goal line. But what is different this time of year, reports [...]

BoatUS Angler Sponsoring B.A.S.S. Nation

“In the short time BoatUS Angler has actively engaged with tournament anglers, roughly 80% of all Bassmaster Elite anglers, and more than 60% of all Bassmaster Open anglers have signed up for a membership,” said Steve Levi, Brand Manager for BoatUS Angler. “That kind of support has been humbling, and the next logical step is to become formally involved with the tens of thousands of B.A.S.S. Nation anglers.”

West Marine Donates Youth Life Jackets, While BoatUS Foundation Helps by Finding Good “Homes”

West Marine, the nation’s largest specialty retailer of boating supplies and accessories has teamed up with the non-profit BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water to give away over 2500 life jackets. West Marine donated the easy-to-wear, type-III vest-style life jackets while the BoatUS Foundation found good “homes” for these critical life-saving devices at [...]

Virginia Tech Anglers Qualify for Team-of-Year Finals Through Ranger Cup University Program

Rejzer and Blevins will be matched against the qualified team with the highest place of finish in the BoatUS Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship taking place May 24-25. Both teams will receive an expense-paid, grand-prize package, which includes travel, lodging and meals, as well as the opportunity to compete from fully rigged Ranger boats.

Even Man’s Best Friend Needs A Life Jacket – More Safe Boating Tips for the Other “Friends”

National Safe Boating Week is also a great opportunity not only to have two-legged friends aboard, but to brush up on a few safety tips. The Foundation has several fun safety tips to help ensure everyone can enjoy boating safely.

ACA Announces Back to School Specials and Bonus Programs

As you talk to potential new members of your club, don’t forget that your club can offer discounts to these new anglers. Savings ranging from 20-40% on brands they know like Berkley, Trokar, Big Bite Baits, and others are available

Upshaw and Watkins team up for National Title; Upshaw steps up with Bassmaster Classic berth

The top five teams of the first three days of competition advanced onto the mystery lake; in this case, the mystery lake was Beaver Fork Reservoir. The evening before each team was allowed one hour of practice in order to come up with a game plan. “The Hunchback wake bait made the difference” Upshaw explained when asked how they caught them. “It is made by Strike Pro and it is just a great search tool for early morning fishing.”

The Naked Truth About Extended Warranties

An extended “warranty” is not a warranty: An extended warranty (service contract) is not a warranty at all but rather an insurance policy that pays for repairs if the breakdown, failure, or failed component is specified as covered by the policy.

Five Questions to Ask Your Boat’s Insurance Agent

What Makes a Good Policy? ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 25, 2011 – Got the boat ready to go into the water? Hold it, just a minute! Boat Owners Association of The United States has five hard questions you need to ask your boat’s insurance agent before your summer boating season begins. Their answers could let you [...]

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