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USCG Auxiliary Celebrates 75 Years
Wed, Dec 03, 2014
In 1939, US Congress established the United States Coast Guard Reserve, later known as the USCG Auxiliary. This all-volunteer force was created to assist the Coast Guard in all of its missions, with the exception of those that required direct law enf... Read More
Black Friday, Five Centuries Ago
Tue, Dec 02, 2014
Black Friday is today, November 28th this year, and we’re expecting to see the usual crowds hustling to get the best deals on tech, toys and clothes. Read More
Giving Thanks and Giving Back
Mon, Dec 01, 2014
Happy Thanksgiving! Here at Monterey, we know the importance of getting together as a family this holiday season. Read More
We're Thankful For: Early Mornings on the Water
Tue, Nov 25, 2014
You wake up and it's still dark out. You rally the troops - friends, kids, family - and haul supplies into the cabin. Read More
The Ins and Outs of Life on a Boat
Sat, Nov 22, 2014
Do you know someone who’s made their boat, their home? It’s not the most conventional path, and is certainly not for everyone. Read More
United States Marine Corps Day
Mon, Nov 10, 2014
Did you know November 10th is United States Marine Corps Day? The holiday celebrates the formation of the USMC, previously known as the Continental Marines, which was created November 10th 1775 in order to gain momentum against Britain in the impendi... Read More
Halloween Around the World
Fri, Oct 31, 2014
Happy Halloween! Did you know trick-or-treating has only been a part of US Halloween celebrations since the late 1940s? In other places, Halloween isn’t even celebrated, or it’s done in different ways. Keep reading today’s blog to learn about how oth... Read More
A Halloween Tradition History Lesson
Sun, Oct 26, 2014
Today, Halloween is all about trick-or-treating, scary movies, costumes, candy and pumpkin-carving-but it wasn't always all fun and games! For example, did you know that the holiday was first called "Samhain," which means "summer's end in Gaelic?" Th... Read More
Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
Sat, Oct 25, 2014
The kids may be out trick-or-treating, but there’s no reason you can’t have some fun this Halloween, too! The 55th annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show kicks off Thursday, October 30th and continues throughout Halloween weekend. Here are so... Read More
Boating Safety: New U.S. Lifejacket Codes
Mon, Oct 20, 2014
Monterey boaters in the United States, prepare for a change to the life jacket codes you’re used to! Starting October 22nd, the US Coast Guard will be switching out the current code scheme for the sake of international understanding and ease of use. Read More
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