Knowing the facts about cold-water immersion – and wearing a life jacket – might help to save your own life.
Boating
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Mt. Vernon man’s unique Thai longtail boat draws attention in Echo Lake
Rich French, who fell in love with Thailand while working in China, said it cost a total of $15,000 to commission and ship a 30-foot Thai longtail boat to central Maine.
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Lobstermen catch break on diesel engine standards
U.S. lobster fishery is exempt from new standards until cleaner-running lobster boat engines are available on the commercial market.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine wardens patrolling for intoxicated boaters over holiday weekend
The Maine Warden Service and partner agencies will try to reduce the number of alcohol- and drug-related incidents and fatalities as boat traffic increases.
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Docks quiet for now, Maine marinas make plans to stay afloat
Maine’s recreational boating industry entering uncharted waters this season with new rules necessitated by the coronavirus outbreak.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Shopping (or window shopping) for a boat? These 4 boat shows have you covered
Featuring cutting-edge technology, competitions for teens, and deals on boats, Maine’s boat show season has something for boaters of all ages and sorts.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Boat where 34 died was among more than 300 exempted from Coast Guard fire safety rules
In Maine, the captain of a historic 68-foot coasting schooner said the vessel cannot be compared to the dive boat that caught fire in California because it doesn’t have the same mechanics or equipment.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Planning Board approves Falmouth boatyard expansion
Handy Boat will double the size of its indoor storage capacity.
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Two boaters rescued off Maine coast
Two boaters were rescued this weekend about 30 miles off the Maine coast after they lost power on their 22-foot recreational vessel, the Coast Guard said.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Falmouth harbormaster says ID your boat
FALMOUTH — After responding to several calls of boats adrift in the last week , the harbormaster and police are asking boat owners to identify their vessels. Most often, they said, smaller boats – especially canoes, kayaks and dinghies – accidentally drift away. But each incident has to be treated as a possible emergency situation. […]