Remember the Clean Boating Act of 2008? The bi-partisan federal legislation stopped recreational boats from falling under Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) permit requirements originally targeting “normal operating discharges” from commercial ships. However, the Act required the EPA to analyze recreational boat discharges and eventually mandate “Management Practices” to address environmental concerns. Now the Agency is [...]
Archive for March, 2011
BoatUS Urges Boaters To Be Heard on New EPA Requirements
Posted: 31st March 2011 by Doug Cavin in Announcements, Boating Industry Headlines0
Cody Bird Leads PAA Tournament Series on Lake Lanier
Posted: 31st March 2011 by Doug Cavin in Announcements, PAA, Tournament Results, Tournament Trail HeadlinesKicker Fish pro Cody Bird of Granbury, Texas, took the lead with 16.46 pounds on Lake Lanier after the first day of the season-opening PAA Tournament Series presented by Carrot Stix. Bird used several baits in shallow and near-shallow water for his five-bass limit. He wasn’t the only one in the field who had to [...]
1st Annual Ram Mega Bass Tournament Results
Posted: 29th March 2011 by Doug Cavin in Announcements, Tournament Results, Tournament Trail HeadlinesHistory was made on Lake Fork, March 27th, 2011. Texas #1 Tournament Trail, Bass Champs, hosted the worlds richest one day hourly big bass tournament, the Ram Mega Bass. This event featured a payback unlike any bass tournament in the world, awarding a brand new Ram Truck to the angler that weighed in the heaviest [...]
World Sailfish Championship Attracts International Field Raises Bar For Fishing, Fun and Charitable Donations
Posted: 29th March 2011 by Doug Cavin in Announcements, Tournament Trail HeadlinesThe 9th annual World Sailfish Championship, set April 12-16 in beautiful Key West, expects to hit $2 million for charity and award $1 million to anglers in the prestigious competition. Thousands are expected to attend the star-studded event taking place over five days and based in Mallory Square. Among the celebrities expected to attend or [...]
BoatUS News: Start Catchin’ Fish and Take Some Photos
Posted: 29th March 2011 by Doug Cavin in Announcements, Boating Industry Headlines, Sponsorship & PromotionSpring fishing season is here – and don’t forget the camera. Photos of your catch could win you a BoatUS Angler membership with basic on-the-water towing and roadside assistance, a $50 Visa gift card and a fishing “prize pack” filled with fishing and BoatUS Angler gear in the “Catch of the Month” prize drawings at [...]