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The Sea Tow Foundation is now accepting nominations for membership in its national Boating Safety Advisory Council, with applications being accepted through April 19, 2022. New appointees will be chosen by the current council and executive committee, notified in mid May and serve a two-year term beginning June 1, 2022. According to Sea Tow Foundation Executive Director Gail R. Kulp, ...

The Sea Tow Foundation – a national nonprofit dedicated to the education and awareness of safe boating practices – has welcomed three new members to its board of directors. The board of directors will work with the Sea Tow Foundation’s executive director, Gail Kulp, to develop and revise the Sea Tow Foundation’s strategic plan and ensure the focus of the programs and ...

Parker Offshore and Sea Tow Services International have announced that all new 2022 model year boats will come standard with a Sea Tow Gold Card Membership. “We’re proud to team up with Parker Offshore - their boats are built to the highest standards, and their commitment to their customers and their boating experiences is what this is all about,” said ...

Sea Tow Services International presented awards for outstanding service, boating advocacy and community support. The recipients were notified of the awards during the company’s annual meeting. During the event, Sea Tow’s leadership presented awards to honor the recipients’ outstanding dedication to the betterment of the boating industry. The 2021 Awards included: The Captain Joe Frohnhoefer Visionary Award – presented to the captain who most exemplifies the ...

Those passionate about boating safety and saving lives through life jacket use can now apply to host a Sea Tow Foundation Life Jacket Loaner Station for the 2022 boating season. The application period is open from Nov. 1, 2021, through Feb. 1, 2022; there is no cost to apply, and all materials are free as well. Any organization, boating agency, company, or ...

Sea Tow members can now get a special deal on the latest technology in boating footwear thanks to a newly announced partnership with Crosskix Footwear. As one of the perks of Sea Tow membership, members receive exclusive member-only deals and discounts from Sea Tow Savings Club participants. The new participant, Crosskix, is offering all active members 25% off their entire ...

The Sea Tow Foundation – a nationwide nonprofit organization dedicated to spreading awareness of safe boating practices – has announced it has received two new grants from the United States Coast Guard for the 2021-22 grant year and is continuing a multi-year grant as well.  The grants – administered through the U.S. Coast Guard’s Sport Fish Restoration & Boating Trust Fund – will be ...

In the era of the coronavirus pandemic, finding ways to recreate outdoors has become an important survival tool. Last year, the boating industry saw a record number of new boat owners on the water. Both new boaters, and seasoned boaters alike, changed their habits to social distance naturally while making the most of their love for the recreational outlet. According ...

The recent extreme cold weather in the southern U.S. brought increased danger to some wildlife. Sea Tow Corpus Christi jumped to help rescue more than 1,000 sea turtles shocked by the freeze, unable to help themselves. "These turtles don't have a voice," said Capt. Brandon Upton, owner of Sea Tow Corpus Christi. "Boaters can easily call us on the phone or ...

By Wanda Kenton Smith Kristen Frohnhoefer, president of Sea Tow Services International, Inc. and the Sea Tow Foundation board of directors, was raised in the family business, but came aboard full time in 2003 after a teaching career. She has worked in virtually all aspects of the business and oversees internal operations. Besides selection as the 2020 Darlene Briggs Marine ...