Atlantic Highly Migratory Species News The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) adjusts the daily Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) retention limit for vessels permitted in the commercial Atlantic tunas General category and the Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Charter/Headboat category for the time period of September 1, 2009, through December 31, 2009, from the default limitContinueContinue reading “BlueFin Tuna Quota Change”
Monthly Archives: August 2009
Six people rescued from sinking boat out of Va Beach
The U.S. Coast Guard and some good Samaritans helped rescue six people from a sinking boat northeast of Lynnhaven Inlet on Sunday. The 28-foot boat Fishbones was taking on water about 30 miles east of Elizabeth City, N.C., at about 8:30 a.m., a Coast Guard news release said. The crew of the Canyon ExpressContinueContinue reading “Six people rescued from sinking boat out of Va Beach”
IFA Redfish Tour, Hobie Cat Company Announce Start Of Kayak-Only Fishing Tour In 2010
(Aug. 27, 2009)… The national leader in lucrative and high-level inshore tournaments across the southeastern United States, the IFA Redfish Tour takes inshore tournament fishing to the anglers – allowing them to fish close to home, minimize expenses and cash in on big purses. In keeping with the IFA’s desire to make inshore fishingContinueContinue reading “IFA Redfish Tour, Hobie Cat Company Announce Start Of Kayak-Only Fishing Tour In 2010”
Reggie Fountain talks about Chapter 11 filing
Fountain Powerboat Industries chairman and CEO Reggie Fountain was upbeat this morning as he talked about the plan to bring his company through Chapter 11 reorganization and to continue to build the boats that have borne his name since 1979. See Related Articles Documents detail Fountain’s assets Fountain files Chapter 11 Fountain looks forContinueContinue reading “Reggie Fountain talks about Chapter 11 filing”
Raymarine confirms buyout talks with Garmin
In response to press speculation, British marine electronics manufacturer Raymarine has confirmed that it is in talks for the sale of the company with parties including American communication and navigation specialist Garmin. Raymarine confirms buyout talks with Garmin
Wayne Enroughty & Crew Catching Citation Jacks @ The Southern Towers
Chesapeake bridge closed to vehicle, water traffic after collision
The Gilmerton Bridge will be closed to vehicle traffic this afternoon while divers clean up debris that was knocked into the water when a tug clipped the structure’s fender system, a city news release says. Chesapeake bridge closed to vehicle, water traffic after collision | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com
Jeppesen will sponsor ASA Cape Cod tournament
Jeppesen Marine is the title sponsor of an American Striper Association sanctioned fishing competition scheduled for Sept. 19. The Jeppesen Marine Cape Cod Striper Showdown, scheduled for Sept. 19, will feature top striper anglers from across the Northeast who will compete to find out who is "top gun" in this high-profile fishing competition. The OstervilleContinueContinue reading “Jeppesen will sponsor ASA Cape Cod tournament”
Hank Sibley Bluewater Yacht Sales 