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New Boat Washing Facility Breaks Ground

Tim’s Carwash just off Rt. 13 at T’s Corner has announced their ground breaking for an Outside Boat Wash with expected completion date of May 1st, weather permitting. The facility will be located at 30435 Chincoteague Road, 1/10 mile east of RT 13 near T’s Corner . The outside boat wash will be located behind [...]

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Capt. Bob’s Marina 2010 Spring Flounder Tournament

Capt. Bob’s Marina will be holding its annual Spring flounder tournament on Chincoteague Island Virginia from May 7th – May 16th, 2010. The tournament features over $1000 in prizes plus cash payouts. The event will be held during the first 2 weeks of May which is traditionally known as being one of the best times [...]

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USCG Law Enforcement Open House Held

Virginia mariners were presented information covering a wide range of issues at the recent joint agency law enforcement open house for mariners which was held at the Coast Guard station on Chincoteague Island, Virginia. Participating agencies and agency departments included U.S. Coast Guard Station Chincoteague, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Park Service (NWR), Virginia [...]

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Legislation Seeks to Exempt Virginia Anglers from Federal Fees and Retain Boat License

The General Assembly has passed Senator Northam’s SB668 to exempt Virginia anglers from having to pay the $25 fee associated with the Federally-mandated National Saltwater Angler Registry. SB668 has been amended to create a state-level angler identification system, similar to the Hunter Identification Program run by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. This [...]

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Coast Guard to Host Joint Agency Law Enforcement Open House for Mariners

The Coast Guard base on Chincoteague Island is scheduled to host an event for mariners to come and meet locally based federal and state law enforcement officers March 10 at 6:30 p.m. The event will provide an opportunity for mariners to meet some of their local enforcement officers, ask questions and learn about new and [...]

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