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I Boat. I Vote: May 16, 2013--Coast Guard Statistics, Supreme Court Ruling, Boaterz and Bikerz Travel Story
I Boat. I Vote: May 9, 2013--Boats Doing Well in Sales and in Washington
I Boat. I Vote: May 2, 2013--Legislative Progress in Albany, Consumers Might be Spending More
I Boat. I Vote: April 25, 2013--NY Receives FEMA Funding, Industry Resurgence, Staten Island Boating Classes Start May 1st
I Boat. I Vote: April 18, 2013--Hurricane Sandy Relief NY Funding Progress, Marine Industry Preparing to Go to Washington

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Did you know the State of New York is diverting your registration surcharge money set aside for boater access programs?
Are you aware that environmental policymakers are proposing fines and penalties for boaters whose vessels have clinging plants and standing water?
Have you noticed the slow and steady elimination of marinas and other places for boaters to access the waters of the State?
Are you tired of the ever increasing cost of boat ownership and restrictions on operations imposed by the state agency leaders?

If you want your voice to be heard as a boater in New York State, join with the largest statewide boating industry organization today - the Empire State Marine Trades Association (ESMTA).

While strengthening the boating industry in New York State, your support of the ESMTA's "I Boat. I Vote." advocacy campaign entitles you to timely and important boating news and information, legislative updates, boater education resources and access to an extended community of recreational boaters who want to keep boating strong in New York State.