I Boat. I Vote: May 16, 2013--Coast Guard Statistics, Supreme Court Ruling, Boaterz and Bikerz Travel Story
Friday, 17 May 2013 07:43
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Hurricane Sandy Relief Information

Be sure to check out I Boat. I Vote's links to applications for Hurricane Sandy relief opportunities immediately to the left of this posting.  These links include information on assistance, low-interest loans, and other pertinent information that can help New Yorkers.

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Statistics for Recreational Boating Now Available

From:  THV11

The Coast Guard has released recreational boating statistics from last year, which included the lowest rate of boating fatalities ever recorded.

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American Boating Congress Wraps Up

From:  BYM News & Magazine

The American Boating Congress finished up another successful trip to Washington. The advocacy group had more than 200 Congressional meetings.  Attendance was up from last year as well.

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Supreme Court Rules that Floating Homes are Not Vessels

From:  TradeOnlyToday

A case that has been through the legal system for years, but finally made its way to the Supreme Court, has ended with a favorable outcome for one former floating home owner. This could also set a precedent for the thousands of other floating home owners in the U.S.

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Hurricane Sandy Changed Waterways

From:  The Morning Call

More than six months after Hurricane Sandy struck the East Coast, we are still seeing the effects. But it's not just the physical damage that we see every day. Sandy rearranged the sands and depths of waterways in many areas that it affected, including this one:

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Boaterz and Bikerz Update

From:  TradeOnlyToday

I Boat. I Vote has been fascinating by this cross country motorcycle tour of boating enthusiasts and industry professionals. Read the personal account of one of them in the link below. If you were there, or if you know someone who was, we would like to hear your story, too!

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I Boat. I Vote: May 9, 2013--Boats Doing Well in Sales and in Washington
Friday, 17 May 2013 07:41
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Hurricane Sandy Relief Information

Be sure to check out I Boat. I Vote's links to applications for Hurricane Sandy relief opportunities immediately to the left of this posting.  These links include information on assistance, low-interest loans, and other pertinent information that can help New Yorkers.

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Boaters in Washington this Week

From:  TradeOnlyToday

The American Boating Congress is in Washington, D.C. this week as part of its national advocacy effort to improve the quality of lives for recreational boaters across the country by supporting favorable industry policies. To learn more about the American Boating Congress, click here.

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Checklist for Getting Your Boat Out This Season

From:  Staten Island Advance

Summer is (almost) here and the boats are ready to hit the water!  Make sure your boat is in working order by following these simple rules before launching.

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More Good News for Boating

From:  Cincinatti.com

Last week, I Boat. I Vote examined consumer optimism and its potential to help the boating industry. This article describes the general increase in consumer confidence, which can help return the recreational boating industry to its pre-recession levels, and even exceed them.

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Rhode Island Shows How Boating Industry Helps Economy.

From:  TradeOnlyToday

Recreational Boating has contributed over $200 million to Rhode Island's economy--an extraordinary amount that can no doubt be duplicated by New York and other states. As boating continues to rise, we should expect to see more figures like this in the years to come.

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