The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is considering allowing the introduction of E15 ethanol gasoline for marine engines. The agency`s comment deadline is July 20.
Boat Owners Association of The United States and the National Marine Manufacturers Association are urging every boater in America to speak out on the issue.
BoatU.S. and the NMMA are concerned because boat engines are not designed, calibrated or certified for use with gasoline containing more than 10 percent ethanol. Recreational boat warranty documents and manufacturers owner’s manuals currently advise boaters not to use gasoline containing more than 10 percent ethanol, and therefore, the use of E15 in marine engines could void engine warranties and damage motors and fuel systems.
In March, Growth Energy, a pro-ethanol lobbying organization, and 54 ethanol producers petitioned the EPA to allow an increase in the amount of ethanol in gasoline from 10 percent (E10) to 15 percent (E15).
While most boaters’ biggest fears involve falling overboard, storms at sea, lee shores and cargo ships, these hazards don’t come close to the statistical dangers posed by old Sol. There’s a reason they call skin cancer the sailor’s disease, as the intense sun exposure we boaters face during even overcast weather can be dangerous, and when sailing on brilliant summer days, with the sunlight reflecting off of the water and snow-white decks, this exposure can eventually be deadly. Luckily, there are simple steps we can take to lessen our exposure to the UV rays, without cutting into the fun. Like so much else in regard to boating safety, it’s all about preparation and prevention.
Much of your risk for skin cancer is genetic. If you have a history of skin cancer in your family, blond or red hair, blue or green eyes, and/or a lot of moles, you are at higher risk… Details
Deb Friedman knows marketing. After spending three years as Burton’s global director of women’s marketing, Deb swooshed to Oregon in November of 2008 to take on the role of U.S. brand manager, Nike 6.0, a position putting Friedman’s sizeable skill set to the test as the brand works to update its image and maintain growth. We caught up with Deb to find out what makes her and 6.0 tick… Details
He shifted his weight and looked around at the competition, his jaw jutting defiantly.
When others came close to his surfboard, he barked at them to get away – literally.
“He doesn’t like it when other people get on his board,†said Doug Hokstad, 46, Dozer’s owner.
The 75-pound English bulldog was just one of many canines trying to be top dog at the fourth annual surf-dog competition put on by Loews Coronado Bay Resort yesterday…Â Details & PicturesÂ