The National Marine Lenders Association (NMLA), whose lender members extend or originate credit to consumers, retailers/dealers and manufacturers of recreational boats and equipment, reported that its 1Q-2021 Snapshot Quarterly Survey indicates that 88% of responding members stated that their marine loan volume … Learn More
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Foundation for Recreational Boating Safety, Education and Environmental Awareness announced that Bruce Van Wagoner, president-Marine Group of Wells Fargo, is the recipient of the 2021 Hammond Marine Industry Leadership Award for his service, commitment and dedication … Learn More
The Massachusetts Marine Trades Association (MMTA) announced it has received a $20,000 recovery grant from the Massachusetts office of Travel & Tourism (MOTT) to help market its 2021 Stay Local Boat Ma program. In alignment with the Baker-Polito administration’s partnerships for recovery … Learn More
Registration is now open for the virtual 2021 International Boating and Water Safety Summit (IBWSS), May 17 to 19. In its 24th year, IBWSS will explore “Partnerships for Progress” – a close look at how recreational boating and water safety communities collaborate to … Learn More
Freedom Boat Club, a division of Brunswick Corporation, announced that it has acquired the Freedom Boat Club of New York franchise operation and territory. This announcement comes just four weeks after Freedom announced that it had acquired the franchise operation and territory … Learn More
The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) Foundation is seeking nominations for its Educator of the Year Award, honoring an outstanding instructor who is shaping future marine service technicians. Candidates should be currently teaching marine service technology for recreational boats in a … Learn More
A recent rule change now makes a U.S. Coast Guard Certificate of Documentation valid for five years instead of just one. The move was the result of Coast Guard cost-saving efforts and requirements set forth in the Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization … Learn More
Newport Exhibition Group, owners and producers of the Newport International Boat Show, announced that it has selected two non-profit organizations as its Charitable Partners – the C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Memorial Clinic and Regatta and the Herreshoff Marine Museum and America’s Cup … Learn More
Big Thunder Marine announces the addition of another location at Lake of the Ozarks. In the spring of 2021, Big Thunder will expand to Big Thunder at Grand Glaize located at the 19MM, formerly known as Lakeport Marina. Slip Rental will begin … Learn More
ValvTect® recently welcomed seven new marinas to the Certified ValvTect Marina family. The locations listed 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 marine … Learn More
