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On April 20, 2022, the United States Coast Guard’s new fire extinguisher requirements went into effect. These regulation changes affect the expiration date and classification of the marine grade fire extinguishers required on varying boats.

National Safe Boating Week (May 21 – 27) is a good time to refresh your safe boating practices and check your boat’s safety equipment. A quick review will help ensure you and your guests have a great time every time you’re on the water.

Michael Candido’s boating experiences prove Grady-White boats are built for anything. In addition to fishing with friends and cruising with his wife, children, and grandchildren, he’s a member of the local sailing club. That’s one we haven’t heard before!

Grady-White Boats is always at the table, consistently and confidently working to protect our waters and fisheries. This spring, two of our team members met in Washington, DC, for the American Sportfishing Association’s annual spring government affairs meeting.

When Ernie Felici set out to purchase his first family boat, he did so with safety and quality at the top of his list. Happily, he found a boat that fit the bill on both accounts when he purchased his first Grady-White in the spring of 1998.

The variety of approaches that the Grady-White engineering team uses to design seats throughout the boat–that are as durable as they are comfortable–is a testament to their drive to deliver comfort, longevity, and maximum versatility.

Last year we told you about the BoatUS Recast and Recycle Contest that challenged people to develop ways to protect wildlife and the environment from improper disposal of unwanted fishing line and tackle. Now see the winning designs.

“Life is short – spend it with family!” exclaims Chris Shields. Where better to do that than on a Grady-White boat? Chris’ father, Patrick, bought the family’s first Grady-White boat in 1989. Both avid sportsmen, Chris said that Fisherman 204 kept him busy and out of trouble during his teenage years. Today, with his wife, four-year old daughter, and parents, his love of boating continues on his family’s fourth Grady, a Canyon 306.

Every time you climb aboard a Grady-White boat, you can rest assured it has been built with your safety in mind. In addition, there are some important steps that you as the boat owner can take to ensure every day on the water is a good day. Here are a few useful resources for you and your crew to review.