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Idle Speed/No Wake zone boating restrictions for St. Johns River triggered by Hurricane Milton flooding: FWC
Read full article: Idle Speed/No Wake zone boating restrictions for St. Johns River triggered by Hurricane Milton flooding: FWCThe St. Johns River is one of several rivers across Florida that is still experiencing significant flooding because of Hurricane Milton.
Fourth of July: A busy but dangerous time for boaters in Jacksonville
Read full article: Fourth of July: A busy but dangerous time for boaters in JacksonvilleThe Fourth of July is considered one of the busiest and most dangerous times for boating. An increase in boaters on the water means an increased risk for accidents.
Local law enforcement brings awareness to boating safety, manatee zones ahead of holiday weekend
Read full article: Local law enforcement brings awareness to boating safety, manatee zones ahead of holiday weekendNot many boaters were on the water on Wednesday, but that will change this weekend.Local law enforcement agencies are bringing awareness to boating safety and manatee safety as the summer boating season approaches.
Safety First: The unseen cost of speeding in no-wake zones & what to check before renting a boat
Read full article: Safety First: The unseen cost of speeding in no-wake zones & what to check before renting a boatMeteorologist Katie Garner got a chance to go out with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to see the issues they deal with firsthand on the St. Johns River.
Coast Guard members urge Georgia, Florida fans tailgating by boat to stay safe
Read full article: Coast Guard members urge Georgia, Florida fans tailgating by boat to stay safeSo many people going to the Georgia-Florida game tailgate by boat. Coast Guard members say they want people to have fun, but they’re urging them to stay safe
Florida Fish and Wildlife shares resources for boaters to prepare for storms and deal with aftermath
Read full article: Florida Fish and Wildlife shares resources for boaters to prepare for storms and deal with aftermathWhen a tropical storm or hurricane affects Florida, boat owners and operators have to worry about more than just their homes and families.
Nassau County deputies crack down on boater safety for Independence Day Weekend
Read full article: Nassau County deputies crack down on boater safety for Independence Day WeekendThe Nassau County Sheriff’s Office was out on the water patrolling for the holiday weekend as a part of Operation Dry Water.
Freedom Boat Club owner shares her most important boating tip: ‘Be a sober skipper’
Read full article: Freedom Boat Club owner shares her most important boating tip: ‘Be a sober skipper’Memorial Day weekend is considered the unofficial start of the boating season, and it’s important that boaters stay safe on the water.
National Safe Boating Week: What you need to know to stay safe on the water
Read full article: National Safe Boating Week: What you need to know to stay safe on the waterBoating and Florida go hand in hand. With National Safe Boating Week in effect, North Florida Marine Association making sure boaters have what they need before heading out to sea.
Why this tugboat depicting an iconic children’s series has been sailing on the Great Lakes all summer
Read full article: Why this tugboat depicting an iconic children’s series has been sailing on the Great Lakes all summerThose along the Great Lakes and rivers near Detroit and Canada have taken notice of a special boat that’s been sailing those waters this summer.
Boaters flock to Fernandina Harbor Marina after full reopening
Read full article: Boaters flock to Fernandina Harbor Marina after full reopeningThe Fernandina Harbor Marina is booked 100% this Memorial Day weekend after being restricted to boat owners and occupants during the COVID-19 pandemic. The marina was closed for three years after being badly damaged during Hurricane Matthew in 2016. We just got in maybe 1 1/2 hours ago, so we just came ashore and they did not have slips available at the Marina," Owens said. Because the marina is 100% booked this weekend, theres no short term or day docking available today or tomorrow. The city is doing its Memorial Day Service at the Veterans Memorial Monument in downtown at 11 a.m. Monday.