Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades Table of Contents
“Discover Clean & Safe Boating” Vessel at CNY Boat Show  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
New York Sea Grant and the Marathon Boat Group will present the “Discover Clean & Safe Boating” vessel at the Boating Information Center at the February 10-14, 2010 Central New York Boat Show in Syracuse, NY. Read More »
10 Great Reasons to Visit the 2013 Central New York Boat Show  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
Free Young Boater Safety Certification Training with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and NYSG is just one of the reasons why you should stop by the Central New York Boat Show at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse, NY between February 13-17, 2013. Read More »
2009's Great Lakes Seaway Trail Experience Series is Underway  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
2009's Great Lakes Seaway Trail Experience Series kicks off June 13th with noted shipwreck explorer Jim Kennard. Read More »
2010 Sea Grant Summer of Safety  New York Coastlines, Fall 2010
Two ambitious NYSG activities shared a mission of safety this summer -- from discovering clean and safe boating in Central New York to learning safety at sea in Montauk. Read More »
2011 Boating Campaign 
On Friday, June 17, the 2011 Discover Clean & Safe Boating exhibit joins the excitement of the first-ever Sailing Seaway Clayton event in Clayton, NY. Read More »
2011 Boating Campaign  2011 Discover Clean & Safe Boat at Empire Farm Days and Skaneateles Lake
With the potential to reach a large number of people, NYSG brought the 2011 Discover Clean & Safe Boating exhibit to, among other places this summer, Seneca Falls for this year's Empire Farm Days in early August. Read More »
2011 Boating Campaign  2011 Discover Clean & Safe Boats to Visit Newburg Boat Show
Both 2011 Discover Clean & Safe Boats will be visiting the June 10-12 Hudson Valley Marine Trades Association Newburgh In-Water Boat Show in Newburgh, NY. Read More »
2011 Boating Campaign  Clean and Safe Boating Methodology
Clean and safe boating and how boaters, anglers and other water recreation users can prevent and slow the spread of aquatic invasive species in New York waters will be the focus of the 2011 Discover Clean & Safe Boating campaign. Read More »
2011 Boating Campaign  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
“We are excited about the campaign's new direction, with a new style of vessel and a new ‘hot topic’ focus for 2011,” says NYSG's Dave White. Read More »
2011 Boating Campaign  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release (1000 Islands-Clayton Boat Show, Mar '11)
Look for our exhibit at the April 8-10, 2011 Boat Show at the 1000 Islands-Clayton Spring Boat Show at Cerow Recreation Park Arena in Clayton, NY. Read More »
2011 Boating Campaign  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release (Boating Campaign, Dec '10)
“We're excited to travel through the Great Lakes region to talk with the diverse types of groups and individuals about clean and safe boating,” says Dave White. Read More »
2011 Boating Campaign  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release (Central NY Boat Show Seminars, Feb '11)
2011's Central NY Boat Show includes info on invasives, from Asian carp to Zebra mussels; Also, NYS boater safety certification. Read More »
2011 Boating Campaign  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release (Central NY Boat Show, Feb '11)
2011's Central NY Boat Show includes info on invasives, from Asian carp to Zebra mussels; Also, NYS boater safety certification. Read More »
2011 Boating Campaign  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release (Discover Better Boating, Apr '11)
Each month beginning in April 2011, New York boaters will have the opportunity to “Discover Better Boating” with NYSG on Your News Now TV. Read More »
2011 Boating Campaign  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release (National Safe Boating Week, May '11)
Across the U.S. boating trade associations, police agencies, marina operators, and organizations such as the US Coast Guard, Power Squadrons, and NYSG are reminding people how to be safe as they enjoy boating on NY's Great Lakes and other waters. Read More »
2011 Boating Campaign  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release (Upstate Boat Show, Mar '11)
The 2011 Discover Clean & Safe Boating exhibit makes it's way to the Eastern NY Marine Trades Association Great Upstate Boat Show at the Adirondack Sports Complex in Queensbury, NY from March 25-27, 2011. Read More »
2011 Boating Campaign  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release (WNY Boat Show, Feb '11)
Come see our exhibit at the February 23-27 Marine Trades Association of Western NY Boat Show at the Buffalo Bills Field House in Orchard Park, NY. Read More »
2011 Boating Campaign  New York Sea Grant Specialist Awarded BoatUS Environmental Leadership Commendation
The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water, Annapolis, MD, has awarded NYSG Coastal Recreation and Tourism Specialist Dave White a 2010 Environmental Leadership Commendation. Read More »
2012 Discover Better Boating Educational Television Series Begins May 19  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
Saturday, May 19 marks the 2012 debut of the “Discover Better Boating” educational series in Upstate New York. Once a month, New York Sea Grant Coastal Recreation and Tourism Specialist Dave White and boating industry professionals will offer New York’s resident and visiting boaters information and tips to enhance the boating experience on New York’s diverse waters. Read More »
2013 Clean and Safe Boating Campaign Launches  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
From the Central NY Boat Show in mid-Febrary through the summer months, this campaign educates boaters about all the gear required and recommended for legal, safe and environmentally-friendly boating on NY's waters. Read More »
2013 CNY Boat Show Programs include In-Water Demonstrations Feb. 13-17  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
The 2013 Central NY Boat Show in Syracuse February 13-17 includes in-water demonstrations on the various types of life-saving floatation devices and canoe rollover safety tips. Read More »
2014 CNY Boat Show: First Responder Cold Water Survival Training Added  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News / Press Release
Cold Water Immersion Survival Medical Education Training for New York’s First Responders will be offered at the 2014 Central New York Boat Show by the Boating Industry Association of Upstate NY, New York Sea Grant, US Coast Guard Auxiliary and Oswego County Office of Emergency Management. Read More »
2014 CNY Boat Show: Mini-Boat Demo, Watercraft Inspection Education, Wine Tasting  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News / Press Release
The 2014 Central New York Boat Show, held at the New York State Fairgrounds on February 12-16, has added new attractions this year to draw in more visitors. This includes several New York Sea Grant-partner efforts: (1) A special Cold Water Survival CME-credit Safety Training for New York state-based First Responders with free show admission; (2) Young Boaters Safety Certificate with free show admission; and (3) Daily in-water demonstrations of life jackets. Read More »
2015 CNY Boat Show Adds Suddenly-In-Command Learning Drill for Public Aboard Vessel  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
NYSG and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary offer an interactive, hands-on learning experience aboard a boat that could save your life at the 2015 Central New York Boat Show (February 11-15) Suddenly-In-Command training experience Read More »
2018 Great New York State Fair: Contests  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
One Great New York State Fair Visitor Will Win a Boat; Daily Contest Winners Receive Family Pack to H. Lee White Maritime Museum at the August 22-September 3, 2018 Great New York State Fair in Syracuse, NY. Read More »
2024 CNY Boat Show: Sea Grant, Cayuga Onondaga BOCES, & Partners Bring Marine Industry Careers Focus  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
Marine Education Center "pop-up" at 2024 CNY Boat Show focuses on boating industry job opportunities, Boating and beach hazards, boating safety. Read More »
8 Cooler Weather Water Safety Tips from New York Sea Grant  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
NYSG issues its annual reminder about life vests that are required to be worn by State law starting November 1 but are a good idea whenever the weather turns cooler. Read More »
Adult and Youth Boater Safety Certification Courses Added to 2024 CNY Boat Show  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
Register now to meet Brianna’s Law requirement (Youth course 2/17); Adult course (2/16) is new for 2024 CNY Boat Show Read More »
Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV) Launching in Lake Ontario  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
Two AUVs are launching on Lake Ontario mid-May 2013 at Sodus Point, Oswego, Rochester and Oak Orchard, NY. The high-tech, remote-controlled equipment will produce intensive data for analysis of nearshore-offshore interactions, fish productivity in Lake Ontario, changes to the lower food web, and algal abundance. The research will also focus on how the thermal bar – a seasonal/spring temperature barrier – impacts nutrients in nearshore aquatic environment. Read More »
AUV Journey on Lake Ontario: Photo Gallery  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
Photos from a mid-May 2013 research mission show a high-tech Autonomous Underwater Vehicle launched off the Oswego shoreline. The AUV will collect data on fish productivity, algal abundance and more. Read More »
Beach and Boating Weather Hazards Bilingual Rack Cards: Creating Awareness, Increasing Safety  Publications: Success Stories - Extension (2022)
Bilingual rack cards alert New York’s freshwater and marine beach-goers and recreational boaters to weather hazards and ways to protect themselves. Read More »
Boating Education: From Broadcast to Broadband — Pivoting Messaging  Publications: Success Stories - Extension (2022)
New York Sea Grant partners with NY’s boating industry to deliver award-winning boating education messaging in diverse, user-friendly formats. Read More »
Boating Family Inspires State’s First Safety Training for Deaf Youth  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
New York Sea Grant and the Boating Industry Association of Upstate New York are partnering with AURORA of Central New York (CNY) to offer deaf youth boater safety training in American Sign Language (ASL) at the February 10-14, 2010 CNY Boat Show in Syracuse, NY. Read More »
Boating in New York: Safety Tips Before You Go from NY Sea Grant  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
Every year, NYSG's Discover Clean and Safe Boating educational vessel is equipped with all the gear required and recommended for boating on New York waters. But because boating is a year ’round pursuit in New York, we're continually educating people about how to properly select a life vest and when they are legally required to wear it. Read More »
Boating Industries Show Signals Fair Winds for 2014 Boating Season in New York  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
In recent years, the Boating Industries Association of Upstate NY has partnered with NYSG to offer boating safety education to its annual winter boat show, which has attract families, hearing-impaired boaters, paddlesport enthusiasts, and water rescue First Responders. Read More »
Clean & Safe Boating  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
Anglers, paddlers in nonmotorized boats and aquatic invasive species are the focus of this year's NYSG boating-safety program. Read More »
Clean & Safe Boating  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News ( Clean & Safe Boating, May '11)
NYSG's Coastal Recreation & Tourism Specialist discusses with Your News Now viewers the new challenges for keeping people safe and the water clean and healthy this season. Read More »
Clean & Safe Fall Boating  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
The 2010 Discover Clean & Safe Boat will be at the Central NY Fall Boat Show & Sale at the NYS Fairgrounds in Syracuse Sept 10-12. Read More »
Clean & Safe Summer Boating  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
The 2010 edition of the new Clean & Safe Boat will be among the classic and antique boats at the July 23-25 Skaneateles Boat Show. Read More »
CNY Schools Participating in ROV Demo Days at Great NY State Fair  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
NYSG and its partners' presence at the 2015 Great New York State Fair includes in-water ROV demonstrations presented by four area school districts and SUNY Oswego. Read More »
Daughter Donates Dad’s Boat for Safety Education Campaign  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
The late Robert H. Wood, a WWII veteran and career educator, loved teaching and boating, and, so, his daughter donated a 1967 Evinrude Playmate runabout for NYSG’s award-winning Discover Clean and Safe Boating public education campaign. Read More »
Discover Clean & Safe Boating Campaign a Hit with Industry  New York Coastlines, Spring 2011
Helping boaters and watercraft users learn what they need to legally, safely and cleanly boat on New York waters is the mission of the Discover Clean & Safe Boating campaign. Read More »
Discover Clean & Safe Sailboat will be at 2012 Central NY Boat Show  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
A representative of the new-in-2012 New York Sea Grant Aquatic Invasive Species Resource Educators and Watercraft Inspectors Program will be at the Central New York Boat Show's Boating Information Center in mid-February to help boaters identify ways they can voluntarily help slow or prevent the spread of invasive species. Read More »
Farm Pond Demos Add Canoe Safety at Empire Farm Days  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
NYSG provides tips on preventing the spread of aquatic invasives and in-water farm pond life jacket demos at this, the largest outdoor agricultural show in the Northeast. Read More »
Free Young Boater Safety Training at NYS Fairgrounds in Mid-February  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and New York Sea Grant are offering a free boater safety course for youth ages 10-17 as part of the Feb. 15-19 Central New York Boat Show at the state Fairgrounds in Geddes, NY. NYSG will unveiled its 2012 version of the Discover Clean and Safe Boating campaign at the CNY Boat Show Read More »
GLOS & NYSG Provide Real-Time Boaters' Forecast for St. Lawrence River  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
A new Web-based, real-time tool for recreational boaters extends Great Lakes global observing technology to the St. Lawrence River with some data specific to the river system. Read More »
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Great Lakes Buoys for Boaters Added to 10th NY Sea Grant Clean and Safe Boating Campaign  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
“The Discover Clean and Safe Boating campaign is focused on saving lives and increasing safety on the waters statewide,” says New York Sea Grant Coastal Recreation and Tourism Specialist Dave White, the New York State 2015 Boating Educator of the Year. Read More »
Great Lakes Research Consortium Awards Funding to Five Projects  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
"We are excited about these projects that are exploring innovative approaches for applying science to critical issues facing the Great Lakes and the Great Lakes communities and economies. The results of these projects will not only benefit the Great Lakes region, but have implications for water bodies far beyond," said GLRC Director Gregory L. Boyer, Ph.D. Read More »
Great Lakes Research Consortium Celebrates 35 Years of Great Lakes Science  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
Highlights of the report include a handful of small grants — on topics such as contaminants of emerging concern and harmful algal blooms — that have had big impacts. Read More »
Great Lakes Research Consortium Names NYSG Educator Associate Director  Press Release
GLRC - an organization of 18 colleges and universities in New York with nine affiliate campuses in Ontario, Canada, working together for Great Lakes research and outreach to improve the understanding of the Great Lakes ecosystem - has named NYSG's Great Lakes Program Coordinator Dave White as its Associate Director. Read More »
Great Lakes Seaway Trail Blue Byway Seminar  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
This is the first time a Great Lakes Seaway Trail underwater history and tourism program seminar - set for April 13, 2013 at the Clarion Conference Center and Marina in Dunkirk, NY - has come to the Lake Erie region, and the first program in the series to feature a presentation on snorkeling and freediving. Read More »
Great Lakes Seaway Trail Maritime Heritage Poster Goes to School in NY and PA  Poster part of award-winning project, a partnership of NYSG and others
This poster is part of award-winning project, a partnership of NYSG, the Great Lakes Seaway Trail and the New York State Scenic Byways Program. The project includes the "Dive the Seaway Trail" program (coordinated by NYSG), whick encourages divers, history buffs and travelers to explore the full length of the freshwater byway to discover “only-found-here” shipwrecks, 28 historic lighthouses and maritime museums. Read More »
Great Lakes Seaway Trail Project Wins National Scenic Byway Award  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
The “2007 Shipwrecks of the Great Lakes Seaway Trail Project” received a 2009 Scenic Byway Award for Interpretation during the National Scenic Byways 2009 Conference in Denver, Colorado, in August. Read More »
Great Lakes Small Harbors Coalition Building Momentum in New York  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
The initial focus of this coalition is on reforming the federal process that funds the needs of New York's federally-authorized harbors that are in critical condition. “This regional coalition will help New York’s recreational and commercial small harbors address management, dredging and funding needs,” says NYSG Recreation and Tourism Specialist Dave White. Read More »
Great Lakes Small Harbors Initiative  New York Coastlines, Spring 2010
NYSG has been working with the Great Lakes Small Harbors Coalition on a grassroots effort to secure federal funding for federally-authorized shallow depth harbors in New York’s Great Lakes region. Read More »
Great Lakes-Wide Cross-Border  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
To facilitate the most current understanding of Canada-U.S. cross-border travel requirements, including proper forms of identification for person and vessels, New York Sea Grant and its partners have published the 2009 Great Lakes Cross-Border Travel Tips for Recreational Boaters. Read More »
Historic Round Boat Highlights Clean and Safe Boating Tips for 2016 Boating Season  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
A historic 7-foot round boat is the eye-catching New York Sea Grant Clean and Safe Boating educational vessel for 2016. Read More »
How You Can Help New York's Small Harbors  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
Whether you're in the Rochester/Brockport or Syracuse/Oswego areas, you may be interested in attending one of two late October '09 workshops on ways to help New York's Small Harbors, both recreational and commercial, address their management and dredging needs. Read More »
In Media: Boaters Should Start Winter Prep Now  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
“It’s a great time to boat, but everyone should be making plans right now for what happens after Columbus Day — get that boat safely put away for the winter,” said NYSG's Dave White. Read More »
In Media: Lake Ontario Waterfront Festival Enjoys Successful Weekend  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
This event was sponsored in part by the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, New York Sea Grant, the Port of Oswego Authority and the City of Oswego. Read More »
In Media: Seeing off a ‘Sea’-soned educator: Dave White retiring after 38 years at Sea Grant  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
From the wrecks of ships, to the guts of fish, David G. White II has treasured educating people about our coastal areas and waterways for nearly 40 years. Read More »
In Photos, On YouTube, On Air: NYSG & Partners Present Maritime Exhibit at 2019 NYS Fair  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
Activities from the NYSG organized and co-sponsored “Cruising through the Ages” exhibit at the Fair were highlighted by numerous media outlets, including some from radio and TV stations. Read More »
In Photos: 5 Tips to Rent a Boat  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
5 Tips from New York Sea Grant and Boating Industries Association of Upstate New York Read More »
In Photos: New York Sea Grant Paddles Ashore at 2016 Great New York State Fair  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
Explore Historic to High-Tech ‘The Water is Great in New York State: Boat and Paddle Clean and Safe’ Exhibit at 2016 Great New York State Fair Read More »
In Photos: NY Sea Grant to Teach Water Safety in the Pond at Empire Farm Days  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
Water safety demonstrations by NYSG, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and New York State Parks Marine Services Bureau will be offered three times daily in the farm pond at the August 8-10th event. Read More »
In-Water Boating Safety Programs at 2016 Central NY Boat Show Add Hands-On ROV Demos  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
New York Sea Grant, the U.S. Coast Guard, and U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary partner for demonstrations scheduled for the February 18-21, 2016 Show at the NYS Fairgrounds in Syracuse, NY. Read More »
Inflatable Watercraft, Boat that Folds: NYSG Clean and Safe Educational Vessels for 2018  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
“These unique floating vessels are considered boats and are subject to applicable boating laws and standards,” says NYSG's Dave White Read More »
Inflate-A-Fleet Coming to 2018 CNY Boat Show  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
The traveling exhibit that debuted in New York City in 2017 consists of assorted inflatable and folding vessels, including a boat, kayak, and backpack paddleboard. Read More »
Learn Water Safety and Get on the Pond at 2018 Empire Farm Days  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
Visitors to the 2018 Empire Farm Days will be able to learn about water safety and try a Hobie pedal-drive kayak or standup paddleboard on the farm pond. Read More »
Life-Saving In-Water Demonstrations at CNY Boat Show, February 15-19  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
U.S. Coast Guard recreational boating statistics for 2010 showed that more than 72 percent of the victims of boating accident fatalities were not wearing a life vest. Learn how to save your own life during NYSG-administered in-water demos at this year's Central New York Boat Show. Read More »
New Boating Information Center at Central NY Boat Show February 11-15, 2009  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
The Discover Clean & Safe Boating vessel coordinated by New York Sea Grant is part of the new Boating Information Center at the Central New York Boat Show & Sale February 11-15, 2009, at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse, NY. The vessel is decked out from bow to stern with all the gear needed to properly and legally equip a pleasure vessel to be on the water in 2009. Read More »
New Look, New Location for Boating Information Center at CNY Boat Show  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
Visit the new-look Boating Information Center (a New York Sea Grant-partnered presentation) at the February 14-17, 2019 Central NY Boat Show at the NYS Fairgrounds in Syracuse, NY. Read More »
New State Fair Maritime Exhibit for 2019  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
The NYSG-organized and co-sponsored “Cruising through the Ages” exhibit is part of a new Great New York State Fair Maritime Heritage showcase at the August 21-September 2, 2019 event in Syracuse, N.Y. Read More »
New Virtual Experience Highlights New York’s Maritime Heritage  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
The exhibit showcases New York State’s lighthouses, shipwrecks, naval military battles, and 100 years of freshwater boating. Teachers may contact the museum for assistance in using this resource in classrooms in the fall. Read More »
New Yorkers Make 2010 Discover Clean & Safe Boating Pledge  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
More than 1,400 New York residents have taken the Clean and Safe Boating Pledge in 2010, and thousands more were exposed to good boating practices by the 2500+ mile February-September campaign. Read More »
NOAA's Coastal Services Magazine  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
NYSG discusses Great Lakes Natural Resources in the January/February 2011 issue of NOAA's Coastal Services Magazine. Read More »
NY Sea Grant Offers Clean and Safe Boating Tips for 2015  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
In nearly a decade's time, our Clean and Safe Boating campaign has educated more than half-a-million boaters, anglers, duck hunters, pontoon boat and paddle sports enthusiasts, deaf boaters, and, in 2014, New York first responders who handle water-related emergencies. Read More »
NY Sea Grant Specialist Dave White Honored as NASBLA Northern States Boating Educator of the Year  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
White was recognized for his excellence in boating safety programming by the 20-state Northern Caucus of The National Association of State Boating Law Administrators. Read More »
NYS Governor Andrew Cuomo Visits With Sea Grant at 2015 Great NY State Fair Lakes  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
Students are also demo-ing their aquatic ROVs in the reflecting pool of the mini NY State Park at the 2015 Great New York State Fair from Aug 31-Sep 5. Read More »
NYS Legislature Applauds Sea Grant’s David White  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
Already honored as the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation 2015 Boating Educator of the Year, NYSG's David White was recognized with a legislative resolution that included a round of applause in his honor during a recent session of the NYS Senate. Read More »
NYSG at 2012 Buffalo Boat Show, February 22-26  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
The 2012 Discover Clean & Safe Boating educational sailboat – equipped with all the gear required and recommended for legal, safe, and environmentally-friendly boating in New York waters – will be at the Buffalo Boat Show February 22 through February 26. Read More »
NYSG at 2012 Great Upstate Boat Show, March 30-April 1  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
Come see the 17-foot Com-Pac Sun Cat, the educational vessel for the 2012 Discover Clean & Safe Boating campaign developed by New York Sea Grant to educate boaters about all the gear required and recommended for legal, safe and environmentally-friendly boating on New York’s waters. Read More »
NYSG at 2019 Great NY State Fair: Ask the Experts on Special Demonstration Days  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
At Ask the Expert Days during the 2019 Great New York State Fair, personnel will provide answers to visitors’ water-related questions. Read More »
NYSG at 2019 Great NY State Fair: See Cruiser, Runabouts, Clippers and More  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
See 1913 “Skanendowa,” country singer’s cruiser, runabouts, clippers, and more historic boats at 2019 Great NY State Fair. Read More »
NYSG at Buffalo Bills Boat Show  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
New York’s Discover Clean & Safe Boats – equipped with all the gear required and recommended for legal, safe, and environmentally-friendly boating in New York waters – will be at the Buffalo Bills Boat Show February 27 through March 3 at the Buffalo Bills Healthy Zone Fieldhouse in Orchard Park, NY. Read More »
NYSG at Clearwater Festival, June 16-17  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
For the first time, the 2012 Discover Clean & Safe Sailboat will join the many vessels that are part of the excitement and exhibits of the Working Waterfront at the 2012 Clearwater Festival. The 2012 Discover Clean & Safe Boating campaign's exhibit, organized and staffed by New York Sea Grant, will include information about a new voluntary watercraft inspection program being offered statewide. Read More »
NYSG at Great Upstate Boat Show  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
New York’s 2013 Discover Clean & Safe Boats - equipped by New York Sea Grant with all the gear required and recommended for legal, safe, and environmentally-friendly boating in New York waters - will be at the 8th Annual Great Upstate Boat Show March 22-24 at the Adirondack Sports Complex in Queensbury, NY. Read More »
NYSG at Syracuse's 2010 CNY Boat Show in February  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
NYSG and other partners will be at the Boating Information Center with the 2010 Discover Clean & Safe Boating vessel exhibit at February's Central New York Boat Show in Syracuse, NY. Read More »
NYSG Discover Clean & Safe Sailboat to be at Owasco Lake Day June 27  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
The 2012 Discover Clean & Safe Sailboat is joining the lineup of environmental agencies and organizations attending the 5th Annual Owasco Lake Day on Wednesday, June 27th at Emerson Park in Auburn. Read More »
NYSG Discover Clean & Safe Sailboat visits Skaneateles July 27-29  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
A 17-foot Com-Pac Sun Cat is the educational vessel for the 2012 Discover Clean & Safe Boating campaign that educates boaters about all the gear required and recommended for legal, safe and environmentally-friendly boating on New York’s waters. Read More »
NYSG Discover Clean & Safe Sailboat Widens Its Reach in 2012  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
New York Sea Grant Hudson Estuary Specialist Nordica Holochuck welcomed NYSG's Clean and Safe Boat to "her neck of the woods," as its related campaign extended its reach to recreational users in New York's Great Lakes region and beyond this year. Photo courtesy of Nordica Holochuck, NYSG. Read More »
NYSG Offers Clean & Safe Boating Tips with 2014 ‘Water Mouse’ Exhibit  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
New York Sea Grant offers clean boating exhibit and a Top Ten List designed to help boaters be safe, environmentally-friendly and legal on New York’s recreational waters this season. Read More »
NYSG Official Attends White House Great Lakes Briefing  Press Release
NYSG Great Lakes Coastal Recreation and Tourism Specialist Dave White was among those attending the invitation-only White House Community Leaders Briefing on the Great Lakes Region in late February 2012. Read More »
NYSG Presenting at National Scenic Byway Conference  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
NYSG and the Great Lakes Seaway Trail will make a joint presentation at the National Scenic Byway Conference in Denver in late August 2009. Read More »
NYSG Specialist Moderating Clean Marina Roundtable at International Marina Industry Conference  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
New York Sea Grant will moderate the Clean Marina Roundtable (January 30, 2013) at the 11th International Marina and Boatyard Conference (IMBC) in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Read More »
NYSG Specialist Speaking at International Conference  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
NYSG Coastal Recreation and Tourism Specialist David White is a speaker and moderator at early February 2012's 10th International Marina and Boatyard Conference in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. White will speak at the event’s Clean Marina Workshop on aquatic invasive species management and will also moderate a webinar on understanding the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Standards for Boating Facilities. Read More »
NYSG's Boat Safety Class for Deaf Youth  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
New York Sea Grant and the Boating Industry Association of Upstate New York are partnering with AURORA of Central New York (CNY) to offer deaf youth boater safety training in American Sign Language (ASL) at the February 10-14, 2010 CNY Boat Show in Syracuse, NY. Read More »
NYSG's Boater Safety Training Expanded for Deaf Families  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
By request from the Deaf community the American Sign Language-facilitated boater safety training planned for Deaf youth at the February 10-14, 2010 Central NY Boat Show in Syracuse, NY, has been expanded to any family with a Deaf member. Read More »
NYSG's Young Boater Safety Training Class  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
New York Sea Grant and the Boating Industry Association of Upstate New York are partnering with the US Coast Guard Auxiliary to offer youth boater safety training at the February 10-14, 2010 Central New York Boat Show in Syracuse, NY. Read More »
NYSG-Great New York State Fair Partnership  Publications: Success Stories - Extension (2020)
Capitalizing on unparalleled public education opportunities at the Great New York State Fair thanks to NYSG and a diverse group of partners Read More »
NYSG-Seaway Trail Corporation Elects New Directors  NYSG's Dave White Named Secretary
The Seaway Trail Corporation has elected its 2008-2010 board of directors to guide the membership-based not-for-profit organization that develops and promotes tourism and related economic development opportunities throughout the 518-mile freshwater shoreline region of New York and Pennsylvania. Read More »
On Air, On YouTube: All Eyes on NYSG-Assisted Web-Based Boaters' Forecast Tool  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
A new Web-based, real-time tool for recreational boaters extends Great Lakes global observing technology to the St. Lawrence River with some data specific to the river system. Read More »
On Air, On YouTube: Sea Grant Spotlights Boater Safety at 2019's Central NY Boat Show  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
Leading up the CNY Boat Show, a number of TV media outlets reported about or even from the State Fairgrounds in Syracuse. Others media outlets, including some radio programs, spoke with Dave White, NYSG's Recreation and Tourism Specialist, just after the boat show wrapped up. Read More »
On Air, YouTube: Sea Grant At State Fair  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
New York Sea Grant wrapped up its second visit in as many years to the Great New York State Fair, with a strongly-received and well-attended partner exhibit, "Lakes of NY." Read More »
On Air: Alternatives to Getting Ready for the Busy Boating Season Ahead  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
Because of the continuing COVID-19 regulations, the annual Central New York Boat show is not happening this year. But NYSG Coastal Recreation and Tourism Specialist Dave White is on Street Talk to offer some alternatives to get ready for another busy boating season. Read More »
On Air: As We See a Seasonal Transition, Recreationalists Should Think It Through, Be Safe  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
Whether you're an ice and winter enthusiast or that spring boater enthusiast, NYSG Coastal Recreation and Tourism Specialist Dave White says you need to take special precaution and just think it through a little bit more to make sure you're safe. Read More »
On Air: Beach Safety and Planning Ahead Top Priorities Through the Seasons  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
NYSG's Dave White discusses on 93Q Syracuse that when it comes to boating, safety and planning ahead should always be your number one priority. Read More »
On Air: Boat Buying Impacted by Supply Chain Issues  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
According to New York Sea Grant Coastal Recreation and Tourism Specialist Dave White, "People are having a hard time buying boats right now because like other industries, supply chain issues have impacted them." Read More »
On Air: Boaters Should Make Winterizing, Storage Reservations Sooner Rather Than Later  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
Even though boaters are still enjoying New York's great waters into the fall season, now is the time to contact marinas to make a reservation for winterizing services and storage. Options include indoor storage, lift storage under cover, and wrapping for outdoor storage. Read More »
On Air: Celebrating the First Day of Summer With Sea Grant  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
"It's summer. We have three months of great weather coming up. It's why many of us live here. We love this time of year," says Dave White, NYSG's Coastal Recreation and Tourism Specialist, during a recent segment on WTNY 790 AM Watertown. Read More »
On Air: Enjoying the Outdoors Safely This Winter  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
NYSG Coastal Recreation and Tourism Specialist Dave White has some tips to enjoy the outdoors and waterways even in chillier weather. Read More »
On Air: Fall Boating and Winter Boat Storage  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
Whether you’re still getting in some Fall boating, or you’re ready to winterize your boat for the cold months ahead, NYSG's Dave White is here to discuss how amazing this boating season has been and how to prepare for its end. Read More »
On Air: Get Out On The Water, It's Worth Every Penny  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
"This is just a great time of year to be thinking about all the variety and great ways to get out on the water," says NYSG's Dave White. Read More »
On Air: Great Lakes Seaway Trail Blue Byway Program  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News / Press Release
A new Water Trail app in development by NYSG for the Great Lakes Seaway Trail is just one of the talking points from this October 2013 seminar. Read More »
On Air: How Much Help Does the Marine Industry Need Right Now?  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
Dave White, the Recreation and Tourism Specialist with New York Sea Grant, makes an appearance on Finger Lakes Radio for another boating discussion, this one including some answers to the question "How much help does the marine industry need right now?" Read More »
On Air: If You Have to Get Your Boat Towed on the Water, Who Do You Call?  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
Dave White, NYSG's Recreation and Tourism Specialist, visited with Steve Penstone at Finger Lakes Daily News to discuss this and other boat safety tips. Read More »
On Air: It's Officially Boating Season  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
"This is the time people are getting their own boats out, making sure they're checking the engine and checking the trailer and also checking all of their safety equipment," says Dave White, NYSG's Coastal Recreation and Tourism Specialist, during a recent boating segment on WTNY 790 AM Watertown. Read More »
On Air: It’s Time to Think Boating  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
As heard on Finger Lakes Radio, NYSG Coastal Recreation and Tourism Specialist Dave White reminds us this is normally the time for the big boat shows. Read More »
On Air: Life Jackets Must be Worn Starting November 1st; NYSG Celebrates 50th Anniversary  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
Recreation and Tourism Specialist with New York Sea Grant, called in to Finger Lakes Daily News to discuss the coastal program's anniversary as well as the annual life jacket requirement for boaters, which runs through May 1st. Read More »
On Air: Marine Industry Job Opportunities  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
"This is the time we really think about all those changes from winter to spring and then we're going to quickly go from spring to summer," says Dave White, NYSG's Coastal Recreation and Tourism Specialist, during a recent boating segment on WTNY 790 AM Watertown. Read More »
On Air: More Than Safety On Board During Safe Boating Week  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
Dave White with New York Sea Grant, who visited with Steve Penstone at Finger Lakes Daily News, discusses National Safe Boating Week. Read More »
On Air: New at the 2018 Great New York State Fair  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
NY Lighthouses and Lifesaving Exhibit, Boat Building Demonstrations, Name that Boat Contest and Boat Launch featured at the August 22-September 3, 2018 Great New York State Fair in Syracuse, NY. Read More »
On Air: New boating technology available for the St. Lawrence River  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
A new global observation technology has been developed to help recreational boaters on the St. Lawrence River. As heard in this audio clip from WRVO Radio, this new tool, developed by New York Sea Grant and the Great Lakes Observing System, allows recreational boaters to access information about the river's current as well as water depth. Read More »
On Air: New York Sea Grant Discusses Boating Safety Tips for July 4th  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
NYSG's Dave White spoke about boating safety tips during recent a call-in appearance to WDOE 1040 AM / 94.9 FM's "Viewpoint" program, which is broadcast in the greater Syracuse and Oswego regions. Read More »
On Air: New York Sea Grant Offers Safe Boating Tips  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
Dave White, Coastal Recreation and Tourism Specialist at New York Sea Grant, spoke about boating safety during a recent appearance on WDOE 1040 AM / 94.9 FM's "Viewpoint" program, which is broadcast in the greater Syracuse and Oswego regions. Read More »
On Air: Next Round of Great Lakes Small Grants Must Involve Youth  NY Great Lakes Basin Small Grants Program - News
Dave White talks with Finger Lakes Radio about a pot of $200,000 being offered (via a partnership program of NYSG and NYSDEC) for clubs, organizations or agencies who want to create a project for the Great Lakes Watershed Read More »
On Air: NY Sea Grant Offers Small Grants Preview; Offers Boat Towing Tips  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
Dave White, NYSG's Recreation and Tourism Specialist, offered up boating tips on a segment that aired on several 93Q programs, including Street Talk and Ted and Amy in the Morning. 93Q broadcasts on WNTQ-FM in the greater Syracuse region. Read More »
On Air: NY Sea Grant Says Practice Safe Trailering  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
NYSG's Dave White, who visited with Steve Penstone at Finger Lakes Daily News, says about 80% of new boating families tow their new watercraft to one or several of our lakes, but they may not pay enough attention to getting to the lake. Read More »
On Air: NYS Life Jacket Law; Looking Ahead at 2022 Boating Season  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
New York Sea Grant's Coastal Recreation and Tourism Specialist is on Street Talk to discuss Central New York waterways this time of year as well as thinking ahead to next year’s boating season. Read More »
On Air: NYSG Celebrates 50 Years of Coastal Science; "Wear Your Lifejacket Season" Kicks Off  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
As New York Sea Grant kicks off a year-long celebration in honor of its 50th Anniversary, its Coastal Recreation and Tourism Specialist, Dave White, stops by for a chat about the program's upcoming festivities as well as boater safety. Read More »
On Air: NYSG's Dave White Retires After 38 years of Educating the Public on NY’s Waterways  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
"I've been blessed in my career, in personal life that I in my career I have visited 43 states, 16 Caribbean islands, two Hawaiian islands and two small islands," says NYSG's Dave White Read More »
On Air: Sea Grant on Summer Boating Safety  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
Learn how you can help ensure a safe and family-friendly experience on the great waterways of New York State in NYSG's discussion on Cornell Cooperative Extension's Extension Out Loud podcast Read More »
On Air: Sea Grant's Tips on COVID-, Family- and Friend-Friendly Winter Activities  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
(NYSG Coastal Recreation and Tourism Specialist Dave White talks on Finger Lakes Radio about outdoor recreation this winter that meets COVID-19 safety guidelines. Read More »
On Air: Small Grant Programs of Both GLRC, NYSG  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
"We fund a Great Lakes small grants program as well as the [Great Lakes] Research Consortium does," says Dave White, New York Sea Grant's Coastal Recreation and Tourism Specialist. Read More »
On Air: Spotlight on Great Lakes Research Consortium's Small Grants  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
"All the issues that we talk about, whether it be water quality, socioeconomics, harmful algal blooms, invasive species, you know, a lot of times what folks don't realize is there's a large cadre of researchers and students behind that at our great universities." Read More »
On Air: SUNY Oswego Art Exhibit Includes Sea Grant Interpretive Panels  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
New York Sea Grant Coastal Recreation and Tourism Specialist Dave White discusses a collaboration with SUNY Oswego on an art exhibit that includes Sea Grant's interpretive panels with an additional segment on ice out and open water safety. Read More »
On Air: What Should Boaters Keep in Mind When Dealing With Gas Prices?  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
"As a boat owner, as a boater, [people] really need to be thinking about what type of gas they're using in their boat engine," says Dave White, NYSG's Coastal Recreation and Tourism Specialist. "And that's why most marinas sell non ethanol gas. And most gas stations have at least one or more pumps that you can get non ethanol gas. Read More »
On Air: What's ECOS? NY Sea Grant Has Answers to That and Other Boating Safety Questions  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
Dave White, NYSG's Recreation and Tourism Specialist, offered up boating tips on a segment that aired on several 93Q programs, including Street Talk and Ted and Amy in the Morning. 93Q broadcasts on WNTQ-FM in the greater Syracuse region. Read More »
On Air: With an Increase in New Boaters, New York Sea Grant Offers Tips for Boat Trailers  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
NYSG's Dave White, who spoke on WWNY-TV7's News This Morning, says it’s important to make sure the trailer is roadworthy before you head out. Read More »
On You Tube: Sea Grant Has Cool-Weather Boating Tips  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
New York Sea Grant's Dave White stopped by Watertown's WWNY-TV 7 News This Morning studios to share some cool-weather safety tips. Read More »
On You Tube: Supply Chain Issues Cause CNY Boat Show to Be Canceled  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
NYSG's Dave White reminded people if you need to get your boat serviced or are considering renting a boat for a weekend this summer, you should do that sooner than later. It's also a good time to register for a boat safety course so you're ready to go on the water once the weather breaks. Read More »
On YouTube, In Photos: 2017 NYS Fair - Sea Grant's Boating, Shipwreck Displays & Demonstrations  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
Boat building demonstrations and an extensive shipwreck display is just part of "The Path through Our Maritime History: Waterways of War" exhibit coordinated by New York Sea Grant with the New York State Fair and several partners. Read More »
On YouTube, In Photos: Empire Farm Days Visitors Find Water Safety Edu, Try Out Equipment on Pond  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
Ever wanted to try a standup paddleboard, pedal-drive kayak or something called the Corcl? Do you remember to always wear a life vest on the water? Read More »
On YouTube, In Photos: Sea Grant's "Lighthouses and Lifesaving" Exhibit a "Favorite at the Fair"  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
Visitors experienced the history and lifesaving service of unique structures still standing from Long Island to Lake Erie, in the Finger Lakes, in New York City, and along Lake Ontario, the St. Lawrence River, Hudson River and Lake Champlain. Read More »
On YouTube, On Air: Great Lakes Shipwreck Display Enhances Boating Education Program  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
Having just wrapped up its eight season, this NYSG-initiated project continues to be a model industry-partnered educational effort that has expanded from Great Lakes' venues to sites statewide. Read More »
On YouTube, On Air: Researchers Collect Great Lakes Data in Lake Ontario  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
YNN and WRVO Radio filed reports on why researchers launched a high-tech underwater vehicle into Lake Ontario. Read More »
On YouTube, On Air: Sea Grant Partners to Discover a Bigger, Better Boating Education Program  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
NYSG continues to educate this season with its "Discover Clean and Safe Boating exhibit," now seen by more than 500,000 boaters and potential boaters ... and counting ... Read More »
On YouTube: 2014 National Safe Boating Week  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
Beginning with May's National Safe Boating Week, New York Sea Grant reminds Watertown's WWNY-TV 7 News This Morning viewers, and everyone, about boating safety this season. Read More »
On YouTube: 2015 Great NYS Fair to Host Lakes of NY 21st Century Water Technologies Exhibit  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
We partner with the Great Lakes Research Consortium on this exhibit at the 2015 Great New York State Fair, which runs August 27 through September 7, 2015. Read More »
On YouTube: As Season Winds Down, You Still Have to Think About Boater Safety  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
A law called Brianna's Law, named for a young girl who died in a boating accident on Long Island, takes effect in 2020. Under the law, everyone who operates a motorboat in New York state will have to take an eight-hour boater certification course by 2025. Read More »
On YouTube: Be Careful of Conditions During Transition Season  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
It’s the time of year when we transition from ice fishing conditions to putting boats in the water. As New York Sea Grant's Dave White shares with the hosts of the WWNY TV morning show, the transition season can be dangerous. Read More »
On YouTube: Be Safe Out There — Safety Tips for Towing Inflatable Boating Toys  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
You can have fun on the water and still stay safe. That’s the message from New York Sea Grant’s Dave White. One of the more dangerous activities, he says, is pulling a tube, wake board, or water skis behind a boat or personal watercraft. Read More »
On YouTube: Beware Invasive Species  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
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On YouTube: BOAT NY: 2021 Boat Buying Season; Create Your Own Boat Show  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
Welcome aboard BOAT NY, a new monthly conversation with New York Sea Grant Recreation and Tourism Specialist Dave White and Central New York Boat Show Manager Drew Wickham (Dave & Drew) about boating in New York. Read More »
On YouTube: BOAT NY: Boating is Fabulous in the Fall  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
Welcome aboard BOAT NY, a new monthly conversation with New York Sea Grant Recreation and Tourism Specialist Dave White and Central New York Boat Show Manager Drew Wickham (Dave & Drew) about boating in New York. Read More »
On YouTube: BOAT NY: New Law Requiring Boaters to Use Emergency Cut-Off Switch  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
Welcome aboard BOAT NY, a new monthly conversation with New York Sea Grant Recreation and Tourism Specialist Dave White and Central New York Boat Show Manager Drew Wickham (Dave & Drew) about boating in New York. Read More »
On YouTube: BOAT NY: Paddle Craft Safety  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
Welcome aboard BOAT NY, a new monthly conversation with New York Sea Grant Recreation and Tourism Specialist Dave White and Central New York Boat Show Manager Drew Wickham (Dave & Drew) about boating in New York. Read More »
On YouTube: BOAT NY: Renting Boats and Other Water Craft  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
Welcome aboard BOAT NY, a new monthly conversation with New York Sea Grant Recreation and Tourism Specialist Dave White and Central New York Boat Show Manager Drew Wickham (Dave & Drew) about boating in New York. Read More »
On YouTube: BOAT NY: Safe Boating Tips for Fall through Spring  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
Welcome aboard BOAT NY, a new monthly conversation with New York Sea Grant Recreation and Tourism Specialist Dave White and Central New York Boat Show Manager Drew Wickham (Dave & Drew) about boating in New York. Read More »
On YouTube: BOAT NY: What Makes Personal Watercraft Unique?  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
Welcome aboard BOAT NY, a new monthly conversation with New York Sea Grant Recreation and Tourism Specialist Dave White and Central New York Boat Show Manager Drew Wickham (Dave & Drew) about boating in New York. Read More »
On YouTube: Boat Sales Skyrocket; Safety Needs To Be Top Of Mind For New Boaters  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
With so many new people on the water, Dave White, New York Sea Grant's Coastal Recreation and Tourism Specialist, recommends families take state safety courses. Read More »
On YouTube: Boater Education on Weather Conditions in NY's North Country  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
While water levels won't be low, NYSG educates boaters on a new issue they'll face this season: rain and flooding. Read More »
On YouTube: Boating Safety — WPBS Weekly Inside the Stories  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
As boaters prepare for one of the busiest days on the water, Independence Day, WPBS shares a few boater safety tips with, among others, New York Sea Grant Coastal Recreation Specialist Dave White. Read More »
On YouTube: Boating safety and the Summer Season  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
NYSG's Coastal Recreation and Tourism Specialist Dave White sits down with the hosts of WWNY-TV 7's News This Morning to offer up some tips on how to stay safe while having fun. Read More »
On YouTube: Boating Safety Tips for the Summer Season  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
Boating season has arrived but staying safe on the water is key to enjoying our summer months here in Central New York. New York Sea Grant Coastal Recreation Specialist Dave White discusses the importance of boating safety this summer. Read More »
On YouTube: Boating Season Underway, More Risk of Invasive Species Being Spread  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
For this edition of "Going Green," Time Warner Cable News talks with NYSG's Dave White about the launch of boating season in New York, which brings with it the risk of invasive species being spread into rivers and lakes. Read More »
On YouTube: Boating? Don’t Forget to Check Your Trailer  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
NYSG's Coastal Recreation and Tourism Specialist Dave White, who spoke on WWNY-TV7's News This Morning, says it’s important to make sure the trailer is roadworthy before you head out. Read More »
On YouTube: Celebrating the Work of NY Sea Grant’s Dave White  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
Dave White has been a familiar face on “Bridge Street” for years, representing New York Sea Grant with segments on water safety, tourism and more. After 38 years helping to keep Central New Yorkers safe on and around the water, Dave White is calling it a career. Read More »
On YouTube: Clean & Safe Boating  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
As National Safe Boating Week kicks off, we discuss the most important things a boater should have on board to be a safe boater. Read More »
On YouTube: Clean & Safe Boating  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News (National Safe Boating Week, May '11)
In honor of May 2011's National Boat Safety Week, NYSG's Dave White gave ABC-affiliate Channel 9 WSYR viewers tips on how to stay safe while enjoying the water this summer. Read More »
On YouTube: Clean & Safe Boating  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News (On YouTube: National Safe Boating Week, May '11)
New York Sea Grant's Recreation/Tourism Specialist Dave White returns to the 7 News This Morning studios, this time equipped with a canoe for a quick refresher on boat (and paddle boat) do's and don'ts. Read More »
On YouTube: Create Your Own Boat Show, Prepare for the Upcoming Season  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
NYSG's Coastal Recreation and Tourism Specialist Dave White, who spoke with Makenzie Piatt of WWNY-TV7's News This Morning, says it’s not too early to start planning for the boating season. Read More »
On YouTube: Discover Better Boating - April 2011  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
This new series provides New York boaters with helpful information to better enjoy their boating season. Read More »
On YouTube: Discover Better Boating - August 2012  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
Spending some time out on a boat can be relaxing, but it's important to take some steps to make sure the water stays clean for everyone to enjoy. In this month's edition of Discover Better Boating, we'll learn more about how you can help fight the spread of invasive species. Read More »
On YouTube: Discover Better Boating - August 2013  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
In this edition of Discover Better Boating, NYSG's Coastal Recreation and Tourism Specialist Dave White takes us along the Erie Canal. Read More »
On YouTube: Discover Better Boating - August 2014  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
In this edition of Discover Better Boating, which marks the fourth in the series' fourth season, we discuss some of the latest in boating technology. Read More »
On YouTube: Discover Better Boating - July 2011  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
In this month's "Discover Better Boating" segment, NYSG Recreational Tourism Specialist Dave White talks about the opportunity for everyone to have boating fun on New York's lakes, rivers and bays by renting a boat. Read More »
On YouTube: Discover Better Boating - July 2012  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
With the stretch of warm, sunny weather we've been having, many people are enjoying some time out on the water. But if you don't have a boat yet, it is not too late to buy one. We have some tips to help you pick the right boat in this month's edition of Discover Better Boating. Read More »
On YouTube: Discover Better Boating - July 2013  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
For this edition of Discover Betting Boating, NYSG's Dave White talks examines what's trending in coastal recreation: water skis, tubes, wakeboards, paddleboards, pontoons, jet skis, canoes, and kayaks. Read More »
On YouTube: Discover Better Boating - July 2014  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
In this edition of Discover Better Boating, which marks the third in the series' fourth season, we explore how new boat design makes water surfing an easy way to enjoy water. Read More »
On YouTube: Discover Better Boating - June 2011  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
In this month's edition, NYSG Specialist Dave White talks about fuel efficiency - how to get the most out of each gallon to maximize your fun on the water. Read More »
On YouTube: Discover Better Boating - June 2012  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
In the summer months, people travel all over with their boats. In this edition of Discover Better Boating, we learn about the importance of the trailer you use to tow and launch your boat. Read More »
On YouTube: Discover Better Boating - June 2013  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
In this edition of Discover Better Boating, we have some suggestions for you if you do use ethanol gas. Read More »
On YouTube: Discover Better Boating - June 2014  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
In this edition of Discover Better Boating, which marks the second in the series' fourth season, we focus on new ways you can enjoy kayaking and canoeing as summer begins. Read More »
On YouTube: Discover Better Boating - May 2011  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News (YNN Series, May '11)
As National Safe Boating Week kicks off, we discuss the most important things a boater should have on board to be a safe boater. Read More »
On YouTube: Discover Better Boating - May 2012  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
The recent warm weather has many boaters itching to get out on the water. But before you head out, you may want to have an expert check your boat to make sure everyone will be safe. In this edition of Discover Better Boating, we learn about vessel safety exams, or what many call Courtesy Marine Exams. Read More »
On YouTube: Discover Better Boating - May 2013  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
The Discover Better Boating in New York television series of monthly tips resumes May 18. The educational outreach is a collaboration by New York Sea Grant, the Boating Industries Association of Upstate New York (BIA) and YNN, Syracuse. Read More »
On YouTube: Discover Better Boating - May 2014  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
The focus of this edition of Discover Better Boating is preparing your boat trailer for the summer. Read More »
On YouTube: Discover Better Boating - October 2012  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
In this edition of Discover Better Boating, we have some tips to help you keep your boat safe and secure all season long. Read More »
On YouTube: Discover Better Boating - October 2013  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
In this edition of Discover Better Boating, we'll learn the importance of filling out surveys or questionnaires at boat shows and other events. Read More »
On YouTube: Discover Better Boating - October 2014  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
In this edition of Discover Better Boating, which marks the sixth and final in the series' fourth season, we focus on all of the weather information boaters can find at your finger tips. Read More »
On YouTube: Discover Better Boating - Quick Tip, July 2014  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
In this special edition of Discover Better Boating, Dave White, New York Sea Grant's coastal recreation and tourism specialist, offers a quick tip on how to keep petroleum out of the water. Read More »
On YouTube: Discover Better Boating - Quick Tip, June 2014  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
In this special edition of Discover Better Boating, Dave White, New York Sea Grant's coastal recreation and tourism specialist, offers a quick tip on how to avoid taking aquatic hitchhikers along with you during your day out on the water. Read More »
On YouTube: Discover Better Boating - Quick Tip, May 2014  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
Discover Better Boating kicks-off its 2014 season today with a Boater Safety Kit quick tip. Read More »
On YouTube: Discover Better Boating - Quick Tip, October 2014  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
In this special edition of Discover Better Boating, Dave White, New York Sea Grant's coastal recreation and tourism specialist, offers a quick tip on life jackets, the use of which the Wear It! campaign encourages while onboard a kayak, canoe, small boat or other recreational vessel. Read More »
On YouTube: Discover Better Boating - September 2012  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
With fall just around the corner, many boaters are starting to think about storing their vessels for the season. But, as we find out in this month's edition of Discover Better Boating, there's still plenty of time left to enjoy the water. Read More »
On YouTube: Discover Better Boating - September 2013  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
In this edition of Discover Better Boating, NYSG's Coastal Recreation and Tourism Specialist Dave White explains the benefit of purchasing boating products made in the United States and, perhaps, even in New York. Read More »
On YouTube: Discover Better Boating - September 2014  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
In this edition of Discover Better Boating, which marks the fourth in the series' fourth season, we zero in on docks and lifts as thoughts turn to preparing to finish up the boating season. Read More »
On YouTube: Discover Better Boating: All You Need to Know for Fun on the Water  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
On this episode, featured on Spectrum News, find out why routine boat and trailer maintenance is so key to enjoying a summer on the waterways of Central New York. Read More »
On YouTube: Discover Better Boating: Being good boating stewards - September 2011  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
As fall comes upon us many boaters will need to "dump" or "pump out" their boats head. In this month's edition of Your News Now's "Discover Better Boating" Series, Sea Grant Specialist Dave White takes a look at how to be good boating stewards. Read More »
On YouTube: Discover Better Boating: Boating in the Fall - What You Need to Know  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
NYSG's Dave White on Spectrum News discussing fall boating, and how boating maintenance may change with the seasons. Read More »
On YouTube: Discover Better Boating: Fall Boating Season Means Different Conditions on the Lakes  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
NYSG's Dave White on Spectrum News discussing fall and winter boating, reminding you that there are important safety tips to keep in mind. Read More »
On YouTube: Discover Better Boating: Jacket Winter "Wear It" Law  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
Whether you're enjoying your paddle sport of canoeing or kayaking, out hunting or out fishing, there is a law in New York State that you have to wear a life jacket throughout the entire winter season - from November 1 through the end of April. And, to help remind you, there is a "Wear it" campaign. Read More »
On YouTube: Discover Better Boating: Storing Your Boat for the Winter  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
As the summer boating season comes to an end, there are several things we all need to remember to ensure our boats are put away properly. NYSG's Dave White tells us what we need to know about storing your boat. Read More »
On YouTube: Discover Better Boating: Why Routine Boating Maintenance Matters  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
Find out in this episode, which airs on Spectrum TV, why routine boat and trailer maintenance is so key to enjoying a summer on the waterways of Central New York. Read More »
On YouTube: Expert Provides Boating Tips That Could Save Your Life  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
“Ninety percent of the time it doesn’t go wrong, so plan for the 10 percent and enjoy the 90 percent while you’re out on these great waterways,” said Dave White, NYSG's Coastal Recreation and Tourism Specialist. Read More »
On YouTube: Experts Fear Low Water Levels Again This Year  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
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On YouTube: Great Lakes Research Grants Available  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
Dave White comes to WWNY TV's morning show to announce the availability of funding opportunities for faculty and students who want to study the Great Lakes region. Read More »
On YouTube: IJC Expected to Release Lake Ontario/St. Lawrence River Water Level Plan  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
"Getting involved now and being able to provide that input by talking about the mitigation measures that have to put in place for some of the user groups and talking about the adaptive management that may have to occur as we move forward with concerns about whether anomalies happen like we're having this year and other issues are really going to be critically important," says NYSG's Recreation/Tourism Specialist Dave White. Read More »
On YouTube: Invasive Species  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
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On YouTube: It's National Safe Boating Week. Are You Set For a Safe Season?  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
New York Sea Grant's Recreation/Tourism Specialist Dave White, who spoke with CNY Central News anchor Laura Hand, says there are some easy steps to a safe and clean boating season. Read More »
On YouTube: Know How to Find a Tow While Boating  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
Dave White, NYSG's Coastal Recreation and Tourism Specialist, who spoke on WWNY-TV7's News This Morning, says if you have mechanical problems, you have to know how to call for a tow. Read More »
On YouTube: Lake Ontario Marine Industry Sees Growth in Preparation for Summer Season  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
Combined with the jobs it provides, the marine industry also is a major economic driver in the region, according to New York Sea Grant Recreation Specialist Dave White. Read More »
On YouTube: Lake Ontario Most Stressed of all Great Lakes  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
A study released earlier this year found Lake Ontario to be the most stressed of the Great Lakes. YNN's Sarah Blazonis talks with New York Sea Grant's Recreation and Tourism Specialist Dave White. Read More »
On YouTube: Life Jackets And The Law  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
As discussed by NYSG's Recreation and Tourism Specialist Dave White on WWNY-TV 7's News This Morning program, having your life jacket on becomes very crucial to sustain yourself so you stay afloat until you're rescued. Read More »
On YouTube: Little Snow Could Mean Low Water Levels  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
As NYSG's Recreation/Tourism Specialist Dave White tells the newscasters at Watertown's WWNY-TV 7 News This Morning studios, low amounts of snow could mean low water levels for the coming year. Read More »
On YouTube: Much Research Surrounds the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
When we talk about how we live, work, and play in the Great Lakes region, there’s a lot of research behind that. Dave White with New York Sea Grant highlighted the work of the Great Lakes Research Consortium during his latest visit at 7 New This Morning. Read More »
On YouTube: Need a Job? Try the Marine Industry  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
Like most sectors of the economy, the marine industry is screaming for workers. Dave White from New York Sea Grant tells the hosts of WWNY TV morning show about some of the opportunities available. Read More »
On YouTube: New Law Mandates Life Jackets On Smaller Boats In Colder Temperatures  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
There's a new law for boaters. As seen in this clip from Watertown, NY-based WWNY TV 7, now, between November 1 and April 30, anyone in a boat 21 feet long or less needs to wear a life jackets. Read More »
On YouTube: New Propane Outboards Are A 'Green' Option  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
Motorboat engines are now available that have lower emissions and are cheaper to run than conventional models. Read More »
On YouTube: Now's a Good Time to Take a Boating Course  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
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On YouTube: NY Sea Grant Offers Boating Tips to Stay Safe On The Water This Summer  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
Ahead of National Safe Boating Week, which runs from May 22-28, NYSG's Coastal Recreation and Tourism Specialist Dave White made the rounds to a number of TV stations to discuss the latest in boating safety as the unofficial start to summer begins. Read More »
On YouTube: NYSG and Others Share Thoughts on Proposed Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
Shipwrecks underwater have extreme historical significance. And with hundreds of unidentified wrecks below the surface, tourism and recreation could see a boon. Jefferson and Oswego counties could soon be part of a four-county Marine Sanctuary. Read More »
On YouTube: NYSG Brings "Inflate-A-Fleet" and Young Boater Safety to the CNY Boat Show  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
In January and early February 2018, New York Sea Grant made two announcements related to its presence at the annual Central New York Boat Show, one to announce the debut of its "Inflate-A-Fleet as the focus of its 2018 Clean and Safe Boating Campaign and the other to encourage sign-up for a Young Boater Safety Certification. Read More »
On YouTube: NYSG Educates Boaters on Safety This Summer  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
In addition to offering reminders to the viewers of several television news broadcasts on how to make it a safe season on New York's waters, NYSG's Dave White brought with him the 2012 Discover Clean and Safe Boating educational vessel. Read More »
On YouTube: NYSG Exhibits 'The Water is Great in New York State' at Great NY State Fair  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
Videos highlight NYSG's clean & safe recreation exhibit efforts at the 2016 Great New York State Fair as well as support for "Safe 'N Sight" decals for low-sitting boats & canoes. Read More »
On YouTube: NYSG Offers Young Boater Safety Course, ROV Demos and More at 2016 Central NY Boat Show  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
View video clips from this year's show, which ran from February 18-21 at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse, NY. Read More »
On YouTube: NYSG Promotes Efforts at 2014 CNY Boat Show  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
At Mid-February's 2014 Central New York Boat Show at the New York State Fairgrounds, NYSG and partners offered young boater safety and first responder cold water survival training courses as well as daily in-water demonstrations of life jackets. Read More »
On YouTube: NYSG Provides Free Safety Boating Certification at State's Largest, Oldest Boat Show  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and NYSG offered youth ages 10 to 17 the boater safety course required for them to legally operate a motorboat or personal watercraft on NY waters. Read More »
On YouTube: On a Boat After November 1st? Wear a Life Jacket  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
Dave White from New York Sea Grant was on 7 News This Morning to remind us that New York state law requires all boaters to wear personal flotation devices after November 1st. Read More »
On YouTube: Practice Environmentally Friendly Boating  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
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On YouTube: Remember COVID-19 Precautions When Planning This Winter  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
NYSG's Coastal Recreation and Tourism Specialist Dave White, who spoke on WWNY-TV7's News This Morning, sounded a note of caution for people headed outdoors this winter. Read More »
On YouTube: Retiree in Training — New York Sea Grant’s Dave White  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
New York Sea Grant’s Dave White is a “retiree in training.” White has been with NYSG for 38 years and has been appearing on 7 News This Morning regularly since 2006. Read More »
On YouTube: Safe Boating Week Reminds Us To Be Careful  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
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On YouTube: Sea Grant Educates on Winter Fishing Safety  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
It may be winter, but, as seen in this clip from Syracuse, NY-based Your News Now, that hasn't stopped some boaters from heading out onto the waterways. Read More »
On YouTube: Sea Grant Offers Advice on Fall Tourism  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
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On YouTube: Sea Grant Pacific Region Coastal Experiences Valuable for New York’s Water Resources  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
Focus on forthcoming announcement of freshwater marine sanctuaries in NY’s Great Lakes region and coastal interests in the marine district of the state. Read More »
On YouTube: Sea Grant Provides Winter Recreation Safety Reminders  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
His attire is festive, but, as seen in this clip from Watertown, NY-based WWNY TV 7, New York Sea Grant's Dave White has some serious messages. White talks about the importance of wearing live vests and being careful of natural resources when involved in winter recreational activities. Read More »
On YouTube: Sea Grant Supports Its 11th Consecutive Summer of Clean and Safe Boating  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
To help spread the word about the on-going campaign's efforts, NYSG's Dave White regularly appears in TV segments and on air at radio stations. Read More »
On YouTube: Sea Grant Supports Its 12th Consecutive Summer of Clean and Safe Boating  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
When "Clean and Safe Boating" is the topic, NYSG's Recreation and Tourism Specialist Dave White regularly appears in TV segments, on air at various Central New York radio stations and is often quoted in local news stories and on blogs Read More »
On YouTube: Sea Grant Unveils New Tool For Boaters  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
As seen in in this clip from News Channel 7 (WWNY-TV, a Syracuse, NY-based CBS News affiliate) and News Channel 28 (WNYF-TV, a Syracuse, NY-based Fox News affiliate), a new Web-based, real-time tool for recreational boaters extends Great Lakes global observing technology to the St. Lawrence River with some data specific to the river system. Read More »
On YouTube: Sea Grant's Plans for Extreme Weather  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
NYSG is helping local governments and organizations create plans to deal with extreme weather events this winter. Read More »
On YouTube: Sea Grant's Winter Season Do's and Don'ts for Boaters  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
There are plenty of things for boaters to do in the winter. But NYSG's Dave White, who stopped by Watertown's WWNY-TV 7 News This Morning studios, says safety is important. Read More »
On YouTube: Small Boater Safety Tips — WPBS Weekly Inside the Stories  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
As seen in a segment during in a mid-July 2023 "Inside the Stories" (which runs from 5:40-10:24 minutes), WPBS offers a reminder for small boaters on the waterways about tips to keep you safe if you find yourself in trouble Read More »
On YouTube: Summer Boating Season and Risk of E-15 Gas  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
Even though fuel is expensive, New York Sea Grant’s Dave White says we should get out on the water while we can. Read More »
On YouTube: This Year's Central New York Boat Show  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
"This year at the boat show, we're going to be doing in-water live life jacket demonstrations," says NYSG Coastal Recreation and Tourism Specialist Dave White. "We really want to be able to show people how the various types of life jackets work so that they can be thinking about what the best life jacket is for them." Read More »
On YouTube: Time to Get Boats Ready for Winter  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
It’s near the end of the boating season, so it’s time to think about winterizing and storing those boats. Read More »
On YouTube: Time to Start Planning For the Next Boating Season  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
Starting November 1, wearing a life jacket is mandatory no matter what size craft you're on. Read More »
On YouTube: Time To Think About Getting The Boat Out, Believe It Or Not  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
ave White stopped by Watertown's WWNY-TV 7 News This Morning studios to talk with its newscasters about what this past winter means for folks interested in boating on Lake Ontario this season Read More »
On YouTube: Tourism Specialist Says Summer's Not Over Yet  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
Many people say that Labor Day marks the end of summer. But, as seen in this clip from Watertown, NY-based WWNY TV 7, Dave White disagrees. Read More »
On YouTube: U.S. Winter Boat Show No-Go? So, Try These Alternatives  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
If your calendar early in the year usually includes a winter boat show event, unfortunately, you will find it has been canceled for 2022. However, the Boating Industries Association (BIA) of Upstate New York suggests four alternatives. Read More »
On YouTube: What to Expect on the St. Lawrence River, Lake Ontario as Spring Approaches  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
New York Sea Grant Coastal Recreation & Tourism Specialist Dave White offered tips on ABC 50 to early spring recreationists as the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River “awaken,” the St. Lawrence Seaway reopens and temperatures rise. Read More »
On YouTube: What To Know About Summer Boating  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
There is no doubt that this past year was unique and while we cannot attend in person boat shows, NYSG's Coastal Recreation and Tourism Specialist Dave White tells the hosts of the "Bridge Street" morning show to create your own event. Read More »
On YouTube: Winter Safety Reminders From New York Sea Grant  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
Staying safe regardless of where you are this winter is key and, as NYSG's Coastal Recreation and Tourism Specialist Dave White discussed on the "Bridge Street" morning show, all residents should be extra vigilant with their own outdoor safety this year given COVID-19 precautions. Read More »
On YouTube: Winter Season Water and Boat Safety  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
NYSG's Dave White continues to spread the word about Sea Grant's on-going clean and safe boating campaign efforts in these colder months. Read More »
Paddlesports Safety Demonstrations New at 2013 CNY Boat Show  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
Three paddlesports safety presentations have been added to the in- water demonstrations at the February 13-17, 2013 Central New York Boat Show at the NYS Fairgrounds. Read More »
Register Now for Feb. 14 & 16 Young Boater Safety Training at 2013 CNY Boat Show  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
The US Coast Guard Auxiliary and New York Sea Grant are partnering to offer Young Boater Safety Certificate Training at the Central New York Boat Show at the NYS Fairgrounds in Syracuse, NY. Read More »
Register Now for Young Boater Safety Certification at 2018 CNY Boat Show  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
This all-in-one-day Young Boater certification training qualifies 10 to 17-year-olds to legally operate a motorized boat or watercraft alone on New York waters. Read More »
Register Now for Young Boater Safety Certification at 2019 CNY Boat Show  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
This all-in-one-day Young Boater certification training qualifies 10 to 17-year-olds to legally operate a motorized boat or watercraft alone on New York waters. Read More »
Register Now for Young Boater Safety Certification at 2020 CNY Boat Show 2020  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
Register now for required safety course; 2020 CNY Boat Show will offer one-day training on February 22. Read More »
Register Now for Young Boater Safety Training at 2014 CNY Boat Show  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News / Press Release
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and New York Sea Grant will offer the Young Boater Safety Certificate Training for ages 10-17 as part of February's Central NY Boat Show. Read More »
Register Now for Young Boater Safety Training at 2015 CNY Boat Show  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and NYSG are alerting youth ages 10-17 to register now for the annual free Young Boater Safety Certificate Training to be offered at this February 11-15, event at the NYS Fairgrounds in Syracuse, NY. Read More »
Register Now for Young Boater Safety Training at 2016 Central New York Boat Show  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
Young Boater Safety Certification Training Course Offered on February 20th. Read More »
Registration Open for February Clean Marina Webinar  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
NYSG's Recreation/Tourism Specialist Dave White will provide opening remarks as well as discuss invasive species management for marinas and boaters during this Clean Marina Webinar, set for Wednesday, February 1. Read More »
Round Boat is Centerpiece of Boating Information Center at 2016 Central New York Boat Show  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
Get a first look at the 2016 Clean Campaign's Boat before it hits the exhibit circuit. Read More »
Sea Grant at NYS Fair: August 31st Event w/ First-Ever Boat Launch, On-Water Safety Demonstrations  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
New York Sea Grant and US Coast Guard Auxiliary personnel on standup paddleboard and in kayak in the pond. Read More »
Seaway Trail: Experience The Journey  NYSG's Dave White Coordinating 30th Anniversary Road Tour
NYSG Recreation and Tourism Specialist and Seaway Trail Board Member David G. White coordinated "The Seaway Trail: Experience The Journey" 2008 summer tour. Read More »
Seaway Trail: Experience The Journey  NYSG's Dave White Coordinating 30th Anniversary Road Tour (Seaway Trail, June '08)
NYSG Recreation and Tourism Specialist and Seaway Trail Board Member David G. White coordinated "The Seaway Trail: Experience The Journey" 2008 summer tour. Read More »
See 2013 NY Discover Clean & Safe Boats at CNY Boat Show Boating Info Center  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
New York Sea Grant, the Boating Industries Association of Upstate New York, and Marathon Boat Group are sponsoring the 2013 Discover Clean & Safe Boating campaign focused on helping boaters, paddle sport enthusiasts, anglers, and sportsmen learn how to slow the spread of aquatic invasive species. Read More »
Seeking Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary Designation  Publications: Success Stories - Extension (2023)
NYSG is collaborating with NOAA and diverse local partners to support designation of a Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary. Read More »
Setting the Example for Boating Safety Training  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News / Press Release
Forty-four marina owners and Boating Industries Association employees set a good example recently by completing an eight-hour NYS Boating Safety Certificate course now required by state law for anyone operating a motorized vessel of any size or type on New York waters. Read More »
Small Harbors Initiative Update: $5M Funding Approved  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
A $5M Niagara River Navigation Fund to help maintain and dredge harbors across Lake Ontario is a direct result of NYSG-organized meetings and efforts of the Great Lakes Small Harbors Coalition. Read More »
Upstate Boating Group Receives Marine Industry Award  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
The Boating Industries Association of Upstate New York, a NYSG partner organization, received the 2014 Bill Ferguson Award for outstanding service by a marine trades association to its members and to the boating industry. Read More »
US Coast Guard Auxiliary Presents Wear It Award to NY Sea Grant Specialist  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
The award recognizes excellence in teaching the public about life jacket safety. Read More »
Wear It! Cold Weather On-Water Safety Tips from New York Sea Grant: Law Restarts November 1  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
The goal is to keep people safe as they enjoy great natural resources across New York State across all four seasons. Read More »
What’s New with the Great Lakes Small Harbors Initiative  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - News
A $5M Niagara River Navigation Fund to help maintain and dredge harbors across Lake Ontario is a direct result of NYSG-organized meetings and efforts of the Great Lakes Small Harbors Coalition. Read More »
Young Boater Safety Certification Course Set for February 18th at 2017 CNY Boat Show  Great Lakes Boating & Marine Trades - Press Release
Successful completion of the free, 8-hour training program and same-day proctored exam certifies youth ages 10 to 17 to legally operate a motorized boat or watercraft alone on New York waters. Read More »

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