West Marine Pro, the premier supplier of marine products for professionals, announced a strategic partnership with Tropic Ocean Airways, a leading private charter, scheduled flight and yacht transfer airline serving Florida, the Bahamas and the Northeast. Founded by a former U.S. Navy … Learn More
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced the Maritime Administration (MARAD) awarded $8.75 million in grants to revitalize U.S. shipyards and advance America’s maritime dominance. The funding is part of the Small Shipyard Grant program, which supports advanced training, workforce development and … Learn More
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced the formal launch of its 2026 model year Dealer-Manufacturer Scorecard Program. To arrive at this formal launch, MRAA fielded a four-month pilot program of this Scorecard Program over the winter, including 12 brands from … Learn More
Safe Harbor Marinas announced Los Sueños Marina in Costa Rica as its newest location. Safe Harbor Los Sueños is the ultimate full-service port for luxury sportfishing boats and yachts. The marina can accommodate vessels up to 180 feet and offers 200 wet … Learn More
The Simply Marinas team recently represented both the seller and the buyer in the sale of Pebble Isle Marina and Campground in Tennessee. The marketing and sales process was managed using Simply Marinas’ confidential offering process. The successful and pristine marina and … Learn More
In a pivotal move to confront declining new boat sales and unify the recreational marine industry around a shared growth strategy, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) have launched the Market Expansion Advisory Group. Hand-picked … Learn More
Freedom Boat Club, the world’s largest boat club and a Brunswick Corporation business and brand, announced the launch of its new mobile app. Launched initially on iOS in early 2025 and now available for Android users, the app serves Freedom’s entire North American membership. The app has quickly … Learn More
Suntex Marina Investors LLC (Suntex), the nation’s premier owner and operator of marina properties, has launched its newest boat club location at Saguaro Lake Marina in Mesa, Arizona. This expansion marks the 24th Suntex Boat Club location across 10 states. The launch of … Learn More
The Sea Tow Foundation, is now accepting sponsors for the 2025 National Boating Safety Awards, an annual awards program that honors outstanding for-profit companies in the recreational boating industry for their commitment to boating safety. Established in 2019, the program recognizes manufacturers, retailers, service … Learn More
Hyperfuels, in collaboration with Advanced Fuel Solutions (AFS), announced expanded market availability of PurFuels® E-Free gasoline through a growing network of distributors across key U.S. regions, including the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. Consumers and commercial users in Connecticut, New Jersey, Maryland, Texas, … Learn More
