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Vermont Legislators Consider Fees for Non-motorized Vessels!

Contact these Representatives Robert Helm 802-265-2145 & Michael Vinton Find your local representative’s eddress Legislative Directory E-mail the entire House to express your opinion! Representatives E-mail the entire Senate to express your opinion! Senators Vermont Legislators Consider Fees for Non-motorized Vessels According The Associated Press Representative Robert Helm, Republican—Castleton, (Chairman of the Vermont House Fish […]

Recreational Boat Operator License Requirements Now in Force in Canada

New regulations requiring operators of all power driven recreational boats in Canada to obtain an “Operator Card” (an operator license) were adopted by the government during the week of January 11, 1999. Operators of power driven boats will have to obtain “Operator Cards” according to the following schedule: September 15, 1999 – All operators born […]

Lake Champlain Basin Program Seeks Grant Applicants

The Lake Champlain Basin Program is seeking to fund community based projects that will help implement Opportunities for Action: An Evolving Plan for the Future of the Lake Champlain Basin. Up to $145,000 will be available through LCBP’s Annual Priorities grants program and up to $63,000 is available through the Partnership Program sponsored by Vermont […]

Ship Shape TV, modeled after the home improvement series “This Old Hose”.

“This Old House” for boats Hosted by John Greviskis, Ship Shape TV is modeled after the home improvement series “This Old Hose”. Ship Shape TV is a weekly show and reaches over 30 million homes on the Speedvision and Sunshine cable networks. Greviskis, writes, directs, produces and stars in the show, which is designed to […]

Burlington Considers Personal Watercraft Regulations

Burlington Parks and Recreation Commission is considering Personal Watercraft Regulations for the Burlington Waterfront. A public Hearing will take place at the Burlington Boathouse on Tuesday January 5th 18:00. Parks and Recreation was charged by the City Council in October to consider what other municipalities are doing to control personal watercraft and make recommendation to […]