The American Boat and Yacht Council’s (ABYC) annual Educator Training Conference will be held virtually July 20 to 22. Designed for high school and post-secondary instructors, as well as boating industry leaders that want to get more involved in creating a strong future workforce, … Learn More
Freedom Boat Club, the world’s largest boat club operator and a division of Brunswick Corporation has acquired the Fanautic Club, one of the largest European boat clubs with 23 locations in major coastal cities and tourist centers across Spain. This acquisition accelerates … Learn More
The Recreational Boating Industries Educational Foundation (RBIEF) awarded $18,500 in scholarships to 10 students this year more than doubling the amount of funds distributed in past years. The RBIEF scholarship fund was developed in 1986 by the Michigan Boating Industries Association (MBIA) … Learn More
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
