Suntex Marinas has launched its Strategic Partner Program, an initiative delivering coast-to-coast customer impact across national recreational boating markets. Spanning over 90 marina locations in the most active boating states, the program creates a dynamic nationally connected U.S. boating community. The Suntex … Learn More
Monaco Marine, a leading boat service network in the Mediterranean, and Safe Harbor Marinas announced that they have entered into exclusive negotiations with a view to a merger. This transaction, after consultation with employee representatives and subject to regulatory approvals, will, if … Learn More
The Hinckley Company has acquired Campbell’s Boatyard at Bachelor Point, a marine facility in Oxford, Maryland. This milestone deepens Hinckley’s Chesapeake Bay presence and represents a continued commitment to building enduring relationships with boaters through world-class service, thoughtful stewardship and a shared … Learn More
The IBEX Innovation Awards, one of the most prestigious accolades in the recreational boating industry, are now open for entries. This annual program celebrates cutting-edge advancements that shape the future of marine technology and design. From next generation propulsion systems and sustainable … Learn More
MarineMax, Inc. announced the opening of the IGY Savannah Harbor Marina, a state-of-the-art marina designed to serve vessels of all sizes with world-class amenities, services, and accessibility. Situated along the Savannah River on Hutchinson Island, the marina connects the boating community with … Learn More
As part of a national effort to better understand how the boating industry views consumer-facing safety messaging, the non-profit Sea Tow Foundation is calling for boat and accessory dealers and manufacturers to participate in one-on-one research interviews. Participants will help inform the development of … Learn More
At the end of May, the 2025 California Boating Congress was held in Sacramento, California. Co-hosted by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), the two-day advocacy event started with the California boating community hearing from the California Business Roundtable and receiving a … Learn More
The Chapman School of Seamanship, a respected 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and a leader in maritime education for over 50 years has teamed up with the nonprofit BoatUS Foundation to offer two new National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) on-water training courses to promote … Learn More
The second edition of World Boating Day on May 24, united ocean lovers, maritime enthusiasts and curious newcomers in a globe-spanning celebration of life on the water. From exclusive dockside gatherings to behind-the-scenes shipyard adventures, more than 100 events across 16 countries … Learn More
NOAA’s first Physical Oceanographic Real-time System, or PORTS®, at Pearl Harbor-Honolulu, Hawaii, is now operational. Installed by NOAA’s National Ocean Service, data from the new publicly available observation system advances NOAA’s ability to better serve Hawaii’s coastal communities and secure maritime safety in … Learn More
