National Boating Federation

11/05/2025

The latest eBulletin is now posted on our website:

The LOOKOUT is in the Adobe Acrobat format. If the file does not open correctly, you may obtain a free copy of Adobe Acrobat by clicking on the link below: Acrobat Reader Download Page

08/28/2024

https://www.boatus.com/news-room/release/boatus-foundation-call-for-volunteer-reviewer?fbclid=IwY2xjawE8JWZleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHTTnVAx-ihiiB9oZ9yPr2rWQvOxeL4bjkfir4akK20Vdy0TSI0_lGGJxiA_aem_DobsFVL1jmtmhpx8wA9vFA

Environmentally conscious individuals with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for national effort to clean our waterways

07/31/2024

Safety First:::::::::::

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds all boaters to monitor their speed and control their wake while underway, as it can negatively affect other boaters and aquatic ecosystems and cause shoreline erosion.

07/19/2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QL5ADxFGIsU Helping your friends and family navigate from dock to boat and vice versa:

The new "DISEMBARKING HAZARDS" video takes a close look at boarding and off-boarding from boats. Viewers will learn about gangways, steps, and platforms. Als...

06/10/2024

Make it a safe holiday for your friends and family !!!

Operation Dry Water is a boating under the influence awareness and enforcement campaign that will take place July 4-6. Keep you and your passengers safe this summer - never boat under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

05/28/2024

https://www.boatus.com/news-room/release/on-americas-marine-highway-95-a-maintenance-b

Intracoastal Waterway Gets $48.5 million for dredging in FY 2024

05/28/2024

https://www.boatus.com/news-room/release/boatus-helps-boaters-prepare-extremely-active

Free boat prep help at BoatUS.com/Hurricanes

04/13/2024

How long do you keep your Epirb????????

For some boaters, it’s 10 days according to BoatUS Foundation beacon rental program statistics

04/08/2024

Recreational Boating incidents report:

03/06/2024

Selling your boat this season....here are some reminders:

NEWS from BoatUS Boat Owners Association of The United States 5323 Port Royal Rd, Springfield, VA 22151 BoatUS News Room at https://www.boatus.com/news-room/

02/16/2024

Be careful with documentation:::

Official-looking vessel documentation renewal notices can lead to confusion and higher costs