Over 2,500 people voted in this year’s “Best Harbor in the U.S.” contest that ran online from mid-April through May 31. Local communities vied for the top spot up until the final moments of the contest. Out of the 1,400 harbors for … Learn More
Oasis Marinas has been awarded the management contract for Marriott Hutchinson Island Marina in Stuart, Florida. The 77-slip marina is situated on 200-acres by the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway, giving boaters access to open waters. The marina includes water, WiFi, cable, … Learn More
ValvTect® recently welcomed 17 new marinas to the Certified ValvTect Marina family. The locations listed below are now fully authorized ValvTect Marine Fuel Marinas and all have met strict quality control specifications for fuel quality and formulation performance in accordance with ValvTect’s … Learn More
The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) announced the publication of a Climate Change Policy together with a Letter of Declaration. This paper outlines the background, the threats and risks, the increasing global concern, and proposes a call to action. In … Learn More
Walstrom Marine, a marine business with five locations in northwest Michigan made a $10,000 contribution to the Recreational Boating Industries Educational Foundation (RBIEF) in honor of their employee Brenda Andrews who lost her battle with COVID-19 earlier this year. With the contribution, … Learn More
Edson opens a new chapter in its 162-year history and welcomes Chip Johns, a marine industry veteran, as the new owner. “The Keene family has been at the helm of Edson for over 60 years, and we are pleased to hand the … Learn More
The Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF) held its annual meeting on May 20, at the Lauderdale Yacht Club. This year’s meeting and awards luncheon marked the return to a live event and was emceed for the second year in a … Learn More
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF), the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), and the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announced the Get On Board consumer marketing campaign will launch during National Fishing & Boating Week, June 5 to13. After a historic year with record sales … Learn More
The Association of Marina Industries announced the start of National Marina Days (NMD). NMD is a nationwide industry event committed to bringing the community together and growing marina and boating participation across North America. Marine businesses collaborate to hold events to introduce … Learn More
Boaters are planning to increase their on-water activity this summer, according to a pandemic-influenced survey of 3,500 boaters by the nation’s premier on-water assistance provider Sea Tow Services International. Pandemic-influenced boating and fishing behavior: 52% of boaters surveyed anticipate their boating activity to … Learn More