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NO. 1151 APRIL 2 - APRIL 15, 2021 WRITE TO:

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Virtual American Boating Congress to be Held April 21 and 22

NATIONWIDE— The National Marine Manufacturers Association will be hosting the 2021 American Boating Congress virtually on April 21 and 22.

The annual advocacy summit provides information on how NMMA is pursuing outreach and advocacy efforts to make sure recreational boating has a seat at the policymaking table. The event will feature remarks from members of Congress, administration officials, and key political movers and shakers, according to NMMA.

More than 900 recreational boating industry stakeholders participated in last year’s annual advocacy summit, and NMMA said it is hoping to meet and exceed the record turnout this year.

Registration is open and can be completed at nmma.org/advocacy/take-action/ abc.

Southern California Nonprofit Organizations Awarded West Marine BlueFuture Grants

WATSONVILLE— Boating, fishing, and sailing retailer West Marine has awarded more than $100,000 in grants during the 20202021 grant cycle to 64 community-based nonprofits across the country through its BlueFuture program.

Among them were several in Southern California including South Bayfront Sailing Association in Chula Vista, Oceanside Yacht Club Youth Foundation, Dana West Youth Sailing, San Diego Imperial Council Boy Scouts of America, and Clear Blue Sea.

BlueFuture was created by West Marine six years ago to support and encourage nonprofit organizations dedicated to getting young people out on and around the water in recreational and educational capacities.

Throughout the month of December, customers were able to make donations both online and in-person at all West Marine stores to benefit the BlueFuture grants program. Each of the top 10 fundraising stores were given the opportunity to choose a local nonprofit in their community to receive a BlueFuture grant. Stores in San Diego and Newport Beach were among this year’s top 10 stores and their selected organizations were Oceanside Yacht Club Youth Foundation and the San Diego-Imperial Council Boy Scouts.

“These grants would not be possible without our customers and their donations to BlueFuture. In a year filled with uncertainty, we were able to raise the money for our largest grant cycle to date. West Marine truly has the best customers and their generosity and commitment to getting the next generation out on the water inspires us,” said Ken Seipel, CEO of West Marine, in a March 23 released statement. “With so many youth-focused nonprofits losing funding in 2020, we are proud to continue our BlueFuture grants and support these organizations who connect future generations to the water through recreation and education initiatives.”

World’s Fastest AllElectric Passenger Ship to Launch in Stockholm

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN— The world’s fastest all-electric passenger ship will hit Stockholm’s waterways in 2022, shuttling passengers to and from the archipelago above the waves without wakes, noise, and CO2 emissions. Swedish tech company

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Dog Aboard

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 The Pic Says It All

Sussie and Bruce enjoy a ride on a unique Hobie Adventure Island boat in Dana Point. Michael Quidort said when he bought the boat, he invented a trampoline so he could take the dogs with him.

 It’s Captain Slippers to You

Slippers enjoys a nice harbor cruise and paddleboard ride around the CYM docks.