The Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced that more than $4 million in grant funding will be awarded to 23 communities throughout the state to boost recreational boating. The funding is made possible through the DNR Parks and Recreation Division’s waterways grant … Learn More
Access Holdings, a Baltimore-based mid-market investment firm specializing in building enduring businesses, announced a new partnership with Oasis Marinas to support the company’s growth. Based in Annapolis, Maryland, Oasis Marinas is a third-party marina management company in the United States, providing marina … Learn More
MarineMax, Inc. announced the acquisition of Nisswa Marine, a full-service Midwest dealer located in Nisswa, Minnesota. Nisswa generated revenue of over $35 million in 2020. The acquisition is expected to be accretive in its first full year. Founded in the 1930’s, Nisswa … Learn More
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) announced an updated year-end exam for its new entry-level Marine Service Technician Certification. The revised certification designation and exam completes ABYC’s Marine Service Technology package, designed to help secondary and post-secondary schools easily implement standards-based marine service programs, and … Learn More
The Boat Owners Association of the United States (BoatUS) announced that FL S.B. 1946, a bill that aims to both address the continuing vessel anchoring challenges facing some Florida counties while balancing the needs of responsible vessel operators, has been signed into … Learn More
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) reports new boat sales remained strong through April, according to the latest New Powerboat Registrations Report. Data shows retail unit sales of new powerboats were up 32 percent on a rolling 12-month (R12M) year-over-year (YOY) basis through … Learn More
Southern Marinas Holdings II, LLC, a partnership between a Denver-based private investment firm and Southern Marinas, has purchased Ocean Isle Marina in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina. Conveniently located along North Carolina’s Intracoastal Waterway, Ocean Isle Marina is a full-service marina with … Learn More
Oasis Marinas has been awarded the management contract of Troy Downtown Marina located on the Upper Hudson River just south of the Federal Dam and Lock in Troy, New York. The city-owned marina is located in the heart of Troy, giving boaters access to … Learn More
As consumer travel surges ahead on a tide of pent-up demand, NauticEd — a leader in global sailing education and a global yacht charter agency – has reported an increase in vacation yacht bookings almost 10 times greater than 2020 and 38% … Learn More
IBEX is hosting the Innovation Awards program during this year’s event, taking place September 28 to 30 at the Tampa Convention Center, in Tampa, Florida. New product entries are being accepted through August 13. Learn more about the program by visiting https://www.ibexshow.com/innovation-awards-exhibitors/, or contact NMMA’s Rachel … Learn More
