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Boating Basics Books to Read Before You Set Foot in a Boat
By Aldene Fredenburg

No one is suggesting that a novice boating enthusiast can learn everything there is to know about boating by reading a book, but the fact is that picking up a volume from an expert with years of boating experience can potentially save newbies a lot of false starts and, potentially, some dangerous situations.

Boating 101: Essential Lessons for Boaters, by Roger Siminoff (International Marine / Ragged Mountain Press, 1999) covers basic knowledge needed for every kind of boating, recreational and otherwise. From boating etiquette on the water to using navigational charts, from docking to anchoring, and even warnings about adverse weather conditions, this handy book answe...
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Erie boating season ready to set sail
Local boat marinas are busy launching one boat after another in the rush before Memorial Day. as most boaters want to start their boating season by that weekend. GoErie.com caught up with local boat owner Paul DiFuccia at Bay Harbor Marina in Erie on May 11 as he prepared his boat for the season. Read More ...

Boating industry appears to be rebounding, finally
Retail sales increase for first time in five years Read More ...

National Marine Manufacturers Association Annual Statistical Report Shows Improving U.S. Recreational Boating Industry
Aluminum fishing and pontoon boat purchases help first new boat sales gain since 2006;boating participation highest in nearly 15 years: In 2011, U.S. retail sales for recreational boats, accessories and marine services increased six percent to $32.3 billion, new power and sail boat retail sales increased 0.8 percent to 214,405, and boating participation increased ten percent to 83 million. The ... Read More ...

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