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February 19, 2009 | 
Author Florida Boating: FLOAT YOUR VACATION HOME
Interesting take on advantages to life aboard
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Rainy Days Living on a Boat
Not too informative – but entertaining blog entry. Personally, I love my time aboard when the weather keeps me down. I settle in and really enjoy the downtime. With children is a whole other matter…
Here is Boat US discussion of the Clean Boating Act
BoatUS.com: Government Affairs
Congress Tackles Discharge Permits
BoatUS Magazine – July 2007
(press time early June – updated information at bottom)
Six years ago, a number of environmental groups filed a lawsuit against the federal Environmental Protection Agency in an attempt to control the spread of aquatic nuisance species by mandating the treatment of ballast water in large commercial ships. As reported in March 2007 BoatUS Magazine, a fall 2006 decision by the 9th District Court has now required the EPA to develop an operational discharge permit for all vessels — recreational and commercial — in the United States, by Sept. 30, 2008. In the worst-case scenario, if they don’t implement a permit system by then, and nothing is done to change this decision, boaters could face citizen lawsuits as they operate their boats on or after Oct. 1, 2008.
Clean Boating Act – Please Read and Consider!
Court Ruling Poses Threat to Sailors:
Sailors need to act NOW to avoid
pending permit requirementsOver 18 million recreational boats – including yours – could soon be required to comply with a new permit system if Congress does not pass the Clean Boating Act of 2008 before September 30th. Due to a 2006 U.S. District Court decision, the federal Environmental Protection Agency is required to design and implement a discharge permit system for every vessel in the country before September 30, 2008. Current federal legislation, Senate Bill #2766 and House Bill #5949 “The Clean Boating Act” would reinstate a 35-year permit exemption for recreational boats.
The Liveaboard Report
Review of The Liveaboard Report: A Boat Dweller’s Guide to What Works and What Doesn’t by Charlie WingJune 13th, 2008 | Boating, Book Review
When bestselling author Charlie Wing decided to drop everything and chronicle his life living aboard a boat, millions took interest. While this is a terrific read when it comes to what you’ll need and what you’ll experience when living aboard, those looking for a more technical read will probably be disappointed. However, this is a great book, especially if you’re thinking about making that switch towards living life on the open waters.
Life Aboard is Romantic but takes adjustments
A very nice article. Check it out!
HeraldNet: At home afloat: Life aboard a boat is romantic, but takes adjustments
Remodeling! A Great Job!
Check out:
The Excellent Adventure » Remodelling the Boys’ Berth
This really shows what is aesthetically possible on the interior of a boat.
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Welcome back: To another dreamer…
Here is a blog by a dreamer! It is a cloudy Monday here in Los Angeles and I was thrilled to see something aspirational on this otherwise melancholy morning. Enjoy!
It’s been far too long.
It’s been quite a while since I posted on this blog about my live
aboard dreams. In that time I tried to join the US Coast Guard but was
shot down at the last minute due to past problems of delinquent debt.
Fair enough, it happens I guess. Unfortunately I also lost my place of
residence in the process. I was told I was on my way, so my room mates
had gone ahead and replaced me, which was going to effectively leave me
homeless. Luckily for me fate had other plans. …
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