On December 5, at The Docks Expo, Marina Dock Age magazine presented the 2019 Marina of the Year awards. Congratulations to Plum Branch Yacht Club in Plum Branch, South Carolina, the small marina winner, and the Port of Everett, in Everett, Washington, … Learn More
Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation, announced that proceeds from sales of a special, Bahamas‑themed T‑shirt have resulted in a donation of more than $15,000 to the American Red Cross in support of Hurricane Dorian relief efforts. With a pledge to … Learn More
A panel of national boating leaders who serve as a sounding board for the nation’s boater advocate, Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS), gathered last week with BoatUS staff in Washington to discuss key issues affecting recreational boaters. Topics on … Learn More
The Sea Tow Foundation announced winners of its inaugural National Boating Industry Safety Awards at the Elevate Summit in Orlando. The awards were sponsored and judged by the newly established National Sober Skipper Advisory Council and funded through a grant from the Sport … Learn More
Marine Marketers of America (MMA) announced the recent appointment of five new board members to the professional association representing North American recreational marine industry marketers. The new board members include: Christine Carlson, marketing communications manager, Volvo Penta of the Americas; Victor Gonzalez, … Learn More
Applications are now being accepted for the 2020 Progressive® Insurance Miami International Boat Show® Innovation Awards, that honors manufacturers and suppliers who bring new, innovative products to market. The deadline for entry is January 10. Full program details and requirements can be found here. Innovation … Learn More
Join Discover Boating on January 8 at 1 p.m. CST, for a webinar outlining research and insights into boat club and boat rental markets and customers. Entitled “The Impact of Boat Club & Rentals on Boating Participation and Ownership,” the webinar will … Learn More
The Chesapeake Shores Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) honored Dissen & Juhn Company at its Excellence in Construction & Safety Awards ceremony. Dissen & Juhn Company won the Merit Award in the Special Projects category for $2 Million to $100 … Learn More
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) announced the release of new research on multicultural audiences and their relationship with fishing and boating. The research points to nuances between various audience groups and includes recommendations on how to better reach these audiences. … Learn More
Safashor Products International, manufacturer of gangplank systems, has penned a marketing and usage agreement with Fort Pierce, Florida-based Causeway Cove Marina. Stephen Resta, Safashor president, made the announcement. Safashor is a commercial-grade aluminum and stainless steel adjustable-handled gangplank that the company says … Learn More