Don’t Assume!

May 22, 2014 | by Frank Gonzales

Don’t assume, it makes an a…donkey out of you and me.  Just because a yard offers copper free paint, that doesn’t mean that is what they are putting on your boat.  I was talking to a boat owner the other day asking what type of paint they were going…

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Check your Storm Water, Check your Prostrates

November 21, 2013 | by Frank Gonzales

Did we get you attention?  It is Movember, no that is not a typo, Movember is a charity organization that raises money and awareness for prostate cancer research.  Every November men around the world join the cause by growing a mustache and raising money.  Here at the Clean Boating…

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First week(s) in review

October 28, 2013 | by Frank Gonzales

A few thoughts from the first few weeks as the new Program Manager for the Clean Boating Foundation… 

Meeting with Clean Boating community members such as George Harris of the NMTA and Andy Gregory of the Puget Sound Keeper Alliance, has confirmed the important role the Clean Boating foundation plays…

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New to the Clean Boating Foundation

September 25, 2013 | by CBF

New to the Clean Boating Foundation, but not new to clean boating; Frank Gonzales has taken over the role of program manager for the Clean Boating Foundation.  He brings with him a diverse background ranging from computers to boating.  Living aboard and restoring a 46-foot Chris Craft for the…

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Sea Grant does it again

August 7, 2013 | by Peter Schrappen

We are big fans of Washington Sea Grant.  That is because their information is always timely and accurate. A recent example of this claim can be found on their “Pump, Don’t dump” website. It’s part of their ongoing emphasis of working to change boater’s behavior around clean water…

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Finally, an immigration bill we all can agree on.

July 30, 2013 | by Peter Schrappen

If there’s one issue that brings Democrats and Republicans together around sealing the boarders, it’s the issue of nuisance species like zebran and quagga mussels.

And it’s always great to see George Harris, Northwest Marine Trade Association’s President & CEO, use the bully pulpit to educate boating leaders about zebra…

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What’s with these Derelict Vessels?

July 24, 2013 | by Peter Schrappen

Maybe you heard about the recent high profile ships sinking in our waters in recent years (here and here) . That’s a big concern to us, and what’s even more problematic is that the owners skipped town. You should know that these infamous vessels are not recreational…

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The march continues towards ethanol in the marketplace

July 10, 2013 | by Peter Schrappen

The Supreme Court refused to hear a challenge brought forward by our friends at the National Marine Manufacturing Association, which moves us closer to allowing an increased blend of ethanol in the marketplace.

Jonathan Sweet from Boating Industry does a nice job summarizing the recent developments here. The bottom…

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CBF at the Seattle Boat Show

January 24, 2013 | by Peter Schrappen

It’s that time again when the boating world gets together in Seattle for the annual Seattle Boat Show. Of course, we will be there, too (Booth #408 at the CenturyLink location). New for us this year are the number of Leadership Clean and Clean Boatyards. Also, we will have…

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