Living Aboard a Boat

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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.

Review of The Liveaboard Report: A Boat Dweller’s Guide to What Works and What Doesn’t by Charlie Wing | Boating, Fishing, and Camping in California on the Ocean, Bay, Delta, Lakes, and Rivers

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.

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Loose Moorings: the price of living aboard is vigilence