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TowBoatUS and BoatUS Foundation Partner with Lynnhaven River N​OW​ to Remove 10 Abandoned Boats from Virginia Waters

Effort is part of larger initiative to remove up to 100 vessels and address growing abandoned and derelict vessel (ADV) issue

SPRINGFIELD, Va, ​​May 19, 2026 – The BoatUS Foundation, a national leader promoting safe, clean and responsible boating helped Lynnhaven River NOW​ and TowBoatUS ​at ​ports Gwynns Island and Portsmouth​,​ remove 10 abandoned...

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TowBoatUS Aurora Expands On-Water Assistance Coverage Across Kentucky Lake’s Recreational Waterways

Owner-operator David Granstaff opens second port to help reduce response times for boaters across the region

AURORA, KY – May 15, 2026 – TowBoatUS, North America’s largest network of towing ports, today announced the opening...

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TowBoatUS Steinhatchee Under New Ownership, Continuing Trusted On-Water Assistance Along Florida’s Gulf Coast

New owner-operator Carson Mullen steps in to ensure dependable service for local boaters from Cedar Key to the Econfina River

STEINHATCHEE, FL – May 14, 2026 – TowBoatUS, North America’s largest network of towing ports, announced today that U.S....

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National Safe Boating Week Is May 16-22: BoatUS Foundation Reminds Boaters to Prepare for Season

BoatUS Foundation highlights critical safety tips before hitting the water

SPRINGFIELD, Va. – May 12, 2026 – This year, National Safe Boating Week begins on May 16 and runs through May 22. This week...

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TowBoatUS Percy Priest Opens to Serve Boaters Near Nashville

Capt. Rob Butler expands Tennessee operations with third port opening

PERCY PRIEST LAKE, Tenn. – May 7, 2026 – Capt. Rob Butler has spent more than four decades in the boating...

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TowBoatUS Alpine Now Assisting Recreational Boaters on Hudson River

From helm to port owner: Capt. Troy Dube opens his first TowBoatUS port

ALPINE, N.J. – May 6, 2026 – TowBoatUS Alpine is now open and serving recreational boaters navigating the Hudson River. Owned and operated by Capt....

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TowBoatUS Branford Opens on Branford River to Serve Local and Visiting Boaters

Capt. Jeff Dziedzic adds 6th Connecticut port to growing portfolio

BRANFORD, Conn. – May 5, 2026 – Capt. Jeff Dziedzic has expanded his TowBoatUS footprint with the opening of his sixth location, TowBoatUS Branford. The new port sits along the...

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Utah Boaters Now Have Access to Free State-Approved Boating Safety Course

Online safety course helps Utah boaters prepare for waterways

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – May 4, 2026 – Utah boaters now have access to the state’s only free...

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TowBoatUS Danville Opens

New port expands on-water assistance to recreational boaters on the Kentucky-Tennessee border

STEWART, Tenn. - April 28, 2026 – Boaters on the Kentucky Lake, bordering Kentucky and Tennessee, now have round-the-clock on-water assistance with the opening of TowBoatUS Danville.    Owned and operated by lifelong boater Capt....

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