Used Fishing Boats News
- Fishermen protest Sri Lankan Navy's 'atrocities' Saturday, July 5, 2008 @ 5:01PMThis fishing town on the east coast of Tamil Nadu wore a deserted look Saturday as hundreds of fishermen went on an indefinite strike to protest 'atrocities' and 'attacks' by Sri Lanka's navy.
- Gas high, tourism low Saturday, July 5, 2008 @ 4:59PMNo, your eyes aren't playing tricks on you. Gas prices have climbed to well-over $1.40 a litre. This, along with the high Canadian dollar and a struggling American economy, is creating a trifecta of challenges for the tourism industry. In Sault Ste. Marie, a [...]
- Fishermen found clinging to an esky Saturday, July 5, 2008 @ 11:00AMFishing trio rescued off central Queensland coast after 15 hours spent in water.
- Fuel costs anchor boaters Saturday, July 5, 2008 @ 9:18AMMany shutting off engine, taking shorter, fewer trips Bill Bouwens relaxed on his 36-foot express cruiser this week in Waukegan Harbor, where his boat will stay docked a lot more often this summer. That's the sacrifice Bouwens says he'll make because filling up his 300-gallon tank costs a whopping $1,300 or more.
- Two-year program to let mega-yachts dock on bay Saturday, July 5, 2008 @ 9:12AMDOWNTOWN SAN DIEGO – There will soon be a spot for mega-yachts – lavish boats that can stretch 100 to 400 feet – to dock on San Diego Bay along a high-profile stretch of the Embarcadero near the Star of India.
- Free fishing excursions could soon have a fee attached Saturday, July 5, 2008 @ 9:07AM
- A lot more reasons to worry about oil Saturday, July 5, 2008 @ 8:20AMI would like to add a postscript to the Bill Stryker Jr.'s excellent article - "The oil is there, if we'd only drill" - that appeared Sunday, June 22.
- Weekend Getaway: Two Rivers Friday, July 4, 2008 @ 7:35PMIf you look on any map of Two Rivers, you’ll be able to find many of the important landmarks around town.
- Coast Tourism Sails Into Fourth On Good Note Friday, July 4, 2008 @ 5:05PMGULFPORT (WLOX) -- There were signs across south Mississippi Friday that this was going to be a big weekend for the tourism industry. A drive down Highway 90 brought back pre-Katrina memories. Swimming pools at new condominium towers were packed.
- Rural Alaska communities seek ways to lower energy costs Friday, July 4, 2008 @ 3:43PMA group of Dillingham, Alaska, fishermen hoping to reduce gas costs for the Bristol Bay fleet are sketching plans to turn salmon waste into fuel.
- Govt to buy Romblon fish amid health scare Friday, July 4, 2008 @ 11:08AMTHE government has earmarked P5 million to buy unsold fish and other marine products from the town of Tablas in Romblon after a scare about contamination from the toxic cargo inside the m/v Princess of the Stars, which capsized in nearby waters on June 22 with 850 people onboard.
- MBM reader a third of the way round Britain Friday, July 4, 2008 @ 10:59AMMBM reader Paul Churchley is almost a third of the way round Britain in his Merry Fisher 625.
- Cameroon: Research Confirms Trawling Caused Havoc Friday, July 4, 2008 @ 10:49AMA team of experts from the Ministry of the Economy, Planning and Regional Development, MINEPAT, have released a report confirming that twin trawling along Cameroon's coastline has caused regrettable damage to the fish population.
- Nigeria: Making a Difference in Niger Delta Friday, July 4, 2008 @ 9:08AMThe Niger Delta region is Nigeria's and Africa's largest marshland, and the third largest wetland in the world. The region has a steadily growing population put at about 40 million people as of 2006. The population growth has not been commensurate with infrastructural and human development.
- Council takes water issues to state Wednesday, July 2, 2008 @ 1:03PMThe Siletz Watershed Council sent a letter to the governor Monday in hopes of handling concerns about the proceedings of the Oregon State Marine Board (OSMB) in its handling of a request to consider restricting the use of gasoline boat motors upstream of the drinking water intakes.
- San Carlos Wildlife department to upgrade Talkalai Lake Wednesday, July 2, 2008 @ 12:25PMThe San Carlos Apache Recreation and Wildlife Department received a State Lake Improvement Grant in the amount of $221,807 which will be used at Talkalai Lake. a 600 acre lake located approximately seven miles north of San Carlos.
- Coast Guard Legend Jack Downey Retires After 41 Years Wednesday, July 2, 2008 @ 10:04AMCHATHAM — A local lifesaving icon, and the man credited with restoring Chatham’s confidence in the Coast Guard in the late 1980s, has retired after 41 years in the service. Master Chief Petty Officer Jack Downey retired Friday as the two-star admiral in charge of the First Coast Guard District.
- Public record for July 2, 2008 Wednesday, July 2, 2008 @ 9:13AMMr. and Mrs. Shawn Hare (Melissa Soistman), Hanover, a son, June 21, 2008, at Hanover Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Wentz (Julieann Davis), York, a son, June 30, 2008, at York Hospital. Paternal grandmother is Melinda Wentz, Hanover.
- Do gas prices have boaters bailing out? Wednesday, July 2, 2008 @ 7:21AMThe few boaters at Stratton Park in Morris on Sunday, June 29 - just days before the typically boater-friendly July 4 holiday - believe their fellow boaters are cutting back on the recreational activity because of high gasoline prices.
- Boaters expect difficult season Wednesday, July 2, 2008 @ 3:28AMMorris Washington, a retiree from Atlantic City, likes to cruise down the Chesapeake Bay, up to Block Island and along the Connecticut River.
- Fish finder -- Published July 2, 2008 Wednesday, July 2, 2008 @ 3:06AM Sport fishing takes a back seat this week for the annual Fourth of July fireworks display at Mandeville Tip, scheduled at 9:15 p.m. Friday. Thousands of boats will pack the San Joaquin River for the event, sponsored by Barron Hilton.
- Family-owned enterprises thrive in Falmouth Tuesday, July 1, 2008 @ 12:43PM Family-owned Falmouth businesses have survived and continue to thrive in this age of chain-store sameness, and economic uncertainty.
- Boaters affected by rising fuel costs Tuesday, July 1, 2008 @ 11:47AMWhen Oliver Muigonade pulled his 28-foot open fisherman alongside the dock to fill up before heading for open water, the pump didn't stop until it hit nearly $800.
- Fourth of July events, fireworks rules Tuesday, July 1, 2008 @ 10:57AM Fireworks allowed? Aynor | No, fine $25 to $100 Conway | No Unincorporated Georgetown County | Yes Georgetown | No, fine up to $1,065.50 Unincorporated Horry County | Yes Myrtle Beach | No, fine $205 Loris | Yes North Myrtle Beach | No, fine up to $1,088. Pawleys Island | No, fine $200 max plus 30 days in jail. Surfside Beach | No, except on Independence Day. ...
- Taking care of business: Family-owned enterprises thrive in Falmouth Tuesday, July 1, 2008 @ 10:45AM A child sits cross-legged on a carpeted floor. A mother and three children wait on a dock for a boat. A man selects a salmon filet for a favorite recipe. These ordinary activities have been repeated day after day for decades, but what makes them exceptional is that they are carried out in family-owned Falmouth businesses that have survived and continue to thrive in this age of ...
- NDCC: Typhoon 'Frank' damage estimate now at P10B Tuesday, July 1, 2008 @ 9:06AMMANILA, Philippines - The National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) on Tuesday increased the damage estimate attributed to typhoon Frank, saying that the calamity has destroyed about P10 billion worth of infrastructure, agriculture and school buildings.
- From Stonington Fishermen, The Tales Today Are Mostly Of Woe Tuesday, July 1, 2008 @ 6:54AM Stonington - Longtime commercial fisherman Alan Chaplaski spent $1,200 for his diesel fuel on just one trip last month. His catch was small, and
- Fish farm plans irk Lanai anglers Sunday, June 29, 2008 @ 7:50AMWAILUKU » A new aquaculture business wants to raise fish in open ocean off the leeward side of Lanai. But some Lanai fishermen say they're opposed to it because it's located in their main fishing area.
- State reaches settlement with owners of grounded boat Sunday, June 29, 2008 @ 5:36AMThe owners of a commercial fishing vessel that ran aground last summer, spilling 3,500 gallons of diesel fuel into Prince William Sound, have agreed to pay $27,500 in penalties under an agreement with the state.
- Texas tourism offers more Smiles Per Gallon Saturday, June 28, 2008 @ 2:28PMReady, set, go.
- Mothers turn garbage into ‘garbags’ Saturday, June 28, 2008 @ 12:11PMSTO. DOMINGO, ALBAY -- With a mother’s touch, garbage foil and plastic sheets transform into colorful, fashionable and useful bags in Barangay Salvacion here.
- Lower water levels in Upstate lakes threaten economy Saturday, June 28, 2008 @ 11:15AMCLEMSON -- Parched by drought, Upstate lakes that provide electricity, water and recreation for thousands of Upstate residents and visitors enter summer at low levels that give rise to concern.
- Turbulent tailwaters present fresh perils to anglers, boaters Saturday, June 28, 2008 @ 11:14AMHEBER SPRINGS Water is a wonderful commodity and an Arkansas asset - except when there is too much of it.
- Te Ururoa Flavell: Address At Fisheries Forum Friday, June 27, 2008 @ 7:51PMOur research team found me an interesting story in preparing to be with you all today. Exactly one month ago, the Herald profiled an island lying about 24km off the east coast of Northland.
- Summer sail in Norway Friday, June 27, 2008 @ 7:31PMTravel: Once, only trawlermen went to the Lofoten Islands, but as fish stocks diminish the tourists are invited
- Wedgeport boat building company looks for new projects to stay afloat Friday, June 27, 2008 @ 5:57PMBy Tina Comeau SOU'WESTER Neil LeBlanc says his family has been building boats since he was 14 years old...
- UPI NewsTrack Sports Friday, June 27, 2008 @ 5:32PMNo. 1 Ana Ivanovic ousted at WimbledonWIMBLEDON, England, June 27 (UPI) -- World No. 1 Ana Ivanovic was defeated in straight sets Friday by Jie Zheng in third-round play at The Championships at Wimbledon.Ivanovic, a finalist at the 2008 Australian Open and the winner at the French Open, was routed, 6-1, 6-4. Ivanovic barely survived a tough match in the second round but was dominated by the ...
- Report: Algae threatens Olympic sailing Friday, June 27, 2008 @ 2:32PMThe sailing venue for the Beijing Olympic Games is threatened of being clogged by an algae outbreak, Chinese officials admitted.The report by The Telegraph in London said that Qingdao Bay has been hit by the worst algae blight in living memory. The environmental problem has forced officials to order an emergency cleanup of threatened regatta routes.It's a climatic disaster and we can only hope ...
- Wyoming Outdoors: The drift boat had overturned... Thursday, June 26, 2008 @ 5:38AMImagine being engrossed in the mundane chore of packing up after a streamside lunch and hearing a voice holler "Can you give me some advice?" I can tell you that it certainly snapped me out of my humdrum world to hear that voice, then look out and see ...
- Reservoir walleyes are biting well Thursday, June 26, 2008 @ 5:38AMAnglers had been saying all along that all they needed was some warm, stable weather to turn on the bite on Montana reservoirs. That's exactly what's happening right now. Good walleye fishing is available now on Fort Peck Reservoir, Nelson Reservoir, ...
- National registry becoming a reality Thursday, June 26, 2008 @ 5:14AMFederal fisheries want info on all saltwater anglers
- Guzzlers of the Gulf Thursday, June 26, 2008 @ 3:59AMWhen it comes to offshore fishing, Acadiana anglers are having to shift their fishing habits because of high gas prices.
- Artists gather at fairgrounds for Crafts at Rhinebeck Thursday, June 26, 2008 @ 3:23AMRHINEBECK - Last weekend, over 300 artists from throughout the United States and Canada gathered at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds to display and sell their beautiful handmade works of art. The artwork attracted 10,000 visitors for the two-day event.
- Valdez ruling pains many in Cordova, Alaska Thursday, June 26, 2008 @ 3:01AM
- Area gets big return on tournaments Thursday, June 26, 2008 @ 2:41AMThe Mobridge area and other communities along Lake Oahe are seeing a boost in the number of anglers that are taking advantage of the best walleye fishing the area has seen since the late 1990s.
- Sarnia angler has goal to reel in the top prize Wednesday, June 25, 2008 @ 6:38AMJeff Glass admits he's feeling pressure. The professional angler from Sarnia wants to take the top prize at next month's Capital One Canadian Open of Fishing in front of a hometown crowd. But with a "stacked" crowd of fellow pros on hand, that's going to be tough [...]
- East Africa: Saving the 'Fish Basket' From Drying Up Wednesday, June 25, 2008 @ 3:54AMdimensions of the recent decline in the Nile perch fishery of Lake Victoria. In this part, Gina L. Gettum talks about the recommendations that can be taken to increase the amount of fish in the lake
- UAE- Thuraya signs 10 distribution deals Wednesday, June 25, 2008 @ 2:06AMUAE- Thuraya signs 10 distribution deals
- Small boats gunning for big fish and prizes Wednesday, June 25, 2008 @ 1:53AMThe Gulf Coast Outboard Classic gives a different type of angler a shot at winning a billfish tournament.
- 14 Negrense fishermen dead; 174 still missing Wednesday, June 25, 2008 @ 1:04AMA total of 16 bodies, all fishermen from Negros Occidental and Iloilo provinces, were reportedly recovered in Masbate, Burias Island and Romblon as of press time Tuesday.
