Massachusetts Boating & Yacht Clubs Association

Whether you're hopping aboard for your first cruise or want to brush up on your boat terminology (LOA, anyone?), this cheat-sheet will help you to decipher some on-the-water lingo. Read on to familiarize yourself with some of the more frequently used words and phrases, translated into every day English.

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Lighthouse Uniform Yacht Club Catalog
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Our Service Dress Uniform Packages begin at $339.95 and increase with striping for officer positions.
Here is the link for our Service Dress Uniforms: Lighthouse Uniform Yacht Club Service Dress Uniforms click here

MBYCA Yacht Club delegate & alternate listing click here

Gull’s Nest Imports http://gullsnestimports.com

The Storm® All-Weather Safety Whistle is the loudest whistle on the market. Its unique patented design allows it to be heard under water, up to 50 feet, because the sounding chamber forces all water to be purged when the whistle is blown. Made in the USA. It's perfect for divers, lifeguards, and for recreation! Creates a clear, high frequency sound, with a power rating over 75% greater than other referee and safety whistles.
Click here for more info on Gull's Nest All Weather Safety Whistle

Transportation Worker Identification Credential
First issued by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in October 2007, the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)® is a biometrically enabled card credential mandated by the Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) of 2002. Administered by the U.S. Coast Guard and TSA, TWIC is a security measure designed to limit unescorted access to secure areas of regulated facilities and vessels. Eligible individuals must undergo a security threat assessment to determine that they do not pose a security threat to be granted unescorted access by facility and vessel owners oroperators. Click here for more info.......

Changes to TWIC click here....

Kidde recalls Fire Extinquishers with plastic handles due to failure to discharge and nozzle detachment: one death reported.
Read more about recall.......

http://uscgboating.org/library/accident-statistics/Recreational-Boating-Statistics-2016.pdf

Boating Safety for all ages
Keep your passengers safe with these boat safety recommendations and guidelines - visit this website: worldwideboat.com/knowledgebase/boat-safety

PUBLIC NOTICE for Boston Harbor Islands Mooring Program Click here to read more....

http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/czm/

The Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management (CZM) is the lead policy and planning agency on coastal and ocean issues within the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA). CZM's mission is to balance the impacts of human activity with the protection of coastal and marine resources. As a federally funded coastal program with a strong local and regional role, CZM emphasizes coordination, collaboration, and partnerships to promote sound coastal and ocean management.

The Ultimate Boating Safety Guide
http://www.tripbuzz.com/boating-safety-guide/

U S Coast Guard Auxiliary Courses

http://www.seafarerscenter.org/

Weather Advisory

Boston Boating

U.S. Coast Guard

https://www.boatus.org/marine-communications/calls/ - Calling for Help: Marine Communications

https://www.buyrope.co.uk/boat-safety-resources/ - Collection of Boating Safety Resources

Sailing and Weather Links

BuzzardsBayRegatta

United States Power Squadron

International Sailing Federation