Enjoy our October issue of the Happenings Newsletter. Find out about our upcoming elections, the CHPE project and more. The Canadian Hydro Power Express (CHPE) project is upon us. To help keep HRBYCAmember clubs in the loop, your government affairs committee has attached some selectpages contained in a recent 8/4/23 filing of a CHPE Hudson…
Category: Boating Legislation
E15 Fuel Warning!
Hi HRBYCA Members, BoatUS sent out a “heads up” for boaters regarding the use of E15 for boats, especially if you fill your boat up at an on land gas station. “BoatUS notes recreational vessels are never compatible with E15 (15% ethanol). It is not permitted by federal law to use E15 fuel in boats…
New Boat Engine Cutoff Switch Law Goes Into Effect April 1, 2021
New Boat Engine Cutoff Switch Law Goes Into Effect April 1 Applies to boats less than 26 feet operating on plane or above displacement speed SPRINGFIELD, Va., March 15, 2021 – There are new engine cutoff device wear requirements for recreational boat operators as part of the January 1, 2021, passage of National Defense Authorization…
NY State Canal System Budget Change Proposal
Last-Minute New York State Budget Maneuver Proposes Major Changes to Erie Canal Management Without Public Input BoatUS urges boaters and canal communities to have their voices heard SPRINGFIELD, Va., February 26, 2021 – An act that was recently introduced in the waning days of New York’s annual budget process that allows no opportunity for public…
NY State updated COVID Marina and Boat Club Policy
EASING OF NYS BOAT CLUB RESTRICTIONS Dear HRBYCA members, A new set of NYS guidelines was issued yesterday at 5pm that now allow for boat clubs to operate in a modified condition. Please respect the recommended 6ft social distance along with sanitizing common areas. The Covid-19 virus is still a serious threat and the HRBYCA B.O.D. recommends…