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09.24.2026 News

How to keep your boat safe as nor’easter whips up winds on North Fork

The nor’easter bearing down on the region is forcing the North Fork’s boating community to scramble for shelter — but whether the safest place for a boat is in...

04.17.2026 Business

New owners take helm at Lighthouse Marine Supply

Lighthouse Marine Supply in Riverhead is entering a new chapter in its nearly five-decade history, with new ownership at the helm. Longtime owner Clete Galasso officially handed over the...

08.04.2025 News

Local marine rescue operations unaffected by Coast Guard changes

Boaters and other individuals enjoying the waters surrounding Long Island may think of the U.S. Coast Guard as their first option when in distress and in need of marine...

07.11.2025 News

Conn. ‘castaways’ saved by Orient family’s kindness

A tranquil outing on the water took a turbulent turn July 3, when fierce winds, strong waves and a downpour turned boaters into ‘castaways.’ Luckily, the kindness of strangers...

03.06.2025 News

Boating safety part of curriculum on North Fork

This week, seventh and eighth grade students at Southold Junior/Senior High School began the course towards boating safety certification. Fred Smith, former commander of the Peconic Bay Power Squadron,...

12.30.2024 News

Safety certification now required for all New York boat operators

As of Jan. 1, anyone operating a motorized vessel in New York state waterways, regardless of age, will be required to complete a boating safety course. This includes sailing...

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