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In this episode of Yachting Unplugged, Kim Sweers—aka The Boat Boss—sits down with Peg Phillips, Executive Director of the National Safe Boating Council, for a no-fluff breakdown of how new laws are reshaping boating as we know it.
From the Big Beautiful Bill Act to the Boater Freedom Act, Kim and Peg explore how fresh legislation is affecting boaters across Florida and beyond—including potential tax perks for yacht buyers. Plus, they tackle the hard truths on boating safety, life jacket compliance, and the lesser-known laws like Lucy's Law that every captain and crew should be aware of.
Whether you're a yacht owner, deckhand, or marina operator, this episode delivers the updates that matter—and a reminder that boating responsibly isn't just smart, it's now the law.
This episode’s can’t-miss takeaways:
⚖️ What the Big Beautiful Bill Act actually means for you
🛟 Why life jackets are non-negotiable in 2025
📜 The Boater Freedom Act: Red tape or real reform?
🚨 What Lucy's Law says about boating under the influence
📚 Safety courses: who needs them and why
⛽ Fueling up without blowing up: crucial reminders
💸 How new marine laws could save (or cost) you money
🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a wave in the world of Yachting Unplugged.
📬 Connect with the Hosts:
👉 Kim Sweers “The Boat Boss” & Managing Partner, FB Marine Group: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boatboss/
👉 Rick Thomas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-thomas-51909821/
#BigBeautifulBill #BoaterFreedomAct #MarineSafety #BoatBoss #YachtingUnplugged #BoatingRegulations #LifeJacketLaw #YachtTaxBreaks #SafeBoating #YachtingNews #SuperyachtUpdates #MarineLegislation #LucyLaw #BoatSmart #BoatingLife
From the Big Beautiful Bill Act to the Boater Freedom Act, Kim and Peg explore how fresh legislation is affecting boaters across Florida and beyond—including potential tax perks for yacht buyers. Plus, they tackle the hard truths on boating safety, life jacket compliance, and the lesser-known laws like Lucy's Law that every captain and crew should be aware of.
Whether you're a yacht owner, deckhand, or marina operator, this episode delivers the updates that matter—and a reminder that boating responsibly isn't just smart, it's now the law.
This episode’s can’t-miss takeaways:
⚖️ What the Big Beautiful Bill Act actually means for you
🛟 Why life jackets are non-negotiable in 2025
📜 The Boater Freedom Act: Red tape or real reform?
🚨 What Lucy's Law says about boating under the influence
📚 Safety courses: who needs them and why
⛽ Fueling up without blowing up: crucial reminders
💸 How new marine laws could save (or cost) you money
🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a wave in the world of Yachting Unplugged.
📬 Connect with the Hosts:
👉 Kim Sweers “The Boat Boss” & Managing Partner, FB Marine Group: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boatboss/
👉 Rick Thomas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-thomas-51909821/
#BigBeautifulBill #BoaterFreedomAct #MarineSafety #BoatBoss #YachtingUnplugged #BoatingRegulations #LifeJacketLaw #YachtTaxBreaks #SafeBoating #YachtingNews #SuperyachtUpdates #MarineLegislation #LucyLaw #BoatSmart #BoatingLife
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