(L to R) Capt. Paul Trakimas, Capt. Kevin Sage, owner Capt. Scott McClung, and Capt. Malcolm McClung of TowBoatUS Dana Point and Oceanside, California
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OCEANSIDE, Calif., April 6, 2023 – With the opening of TowBoatUS Oceanside, a 24/7 on-water towing and assistance service for recreational boaters, a former gap in coverage has been closed in the 60-plus mile stretch of coast from San Diego to Dana Point, California.

Much like an auto club for recreational boaters, TowBoatUS provides routine towing, ungroundings, battery jumps and fuel drop-off services. This new TowBoatUS “port” in Oceanside brings the total of coastal Southern California TowBoatUS locations to 10, all part of a nationwide network of more than 600 red TowBoatUS response vessels at 300-plus locations that responded to more than 90,000 requests for assistance last year.

Oceanside is the second port for Capt. Scott McClung, who opened TowBoatUS Dana Point in 2016. The Southern California native – a former Oceanside lifeguard, commercial lobsterman and research ship captain – says most boaters call to request help after experiencing engine or battery issues. Some require fuel. The company’s two 10-meter red response vessels are fully rigged for towing and helmed by USCG-licensed captains.

Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) offers Unlimited Towing Memberships for saltwater boaters and anglers for just $165 per year. Included are more than 25 Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) benefits and discounts, a subscription to BoatUS Magazine, free DSC-VHF radio registration, and more.

Separate from BoatUS Towing Services, the company provides boat salvage and environmental remediation services.

The fastest way to request assistance is to download the free BoatUS App, which connects boaters to the closest local towing captain. Additionally, both TowBoatUS locations can be reached at 949-275-3555, or by phoning the BoatUS toll-free 24/7 Dispatch Center at 800-391-4869.

For more go to BoatUS.com/Towing or call 800-888-4869.

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About TowBoatUS:

Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) is the nation's leading advocacy, services and safety group for recreational boaters. We are the Boat Owners Auto Club™ and provide our more than 800,000 members with a wide array of helpful services, including 24-hour on-water towing that gets you safely home when your boat won’t, jump-starts, fuel delivery, and soft ungroundings. The TowBoatUS towing fleet is North America’s largest network of towing ports with more than 300 locations and over 600 red towing assistance vessels, responding to more than 90,000 requests for assistance each year. The BoatUS App makes it easy to summon water and road assistance 24/7 and can speed response times (BoatUS.com/App). For more information go to BoatUS.com/Towing.