The New England Marine Trades Association (NEMTA) has released a new website – www.NEboating.com. NEMTA is composed of the six New England states including Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont. The economic impact of the recreational boating industry in … Learn More
ABYC Foundation announced the agenda and speaker lineup for its Educator Training Conference, taking place virtually July 20 to 22. The virtual conference is designed for high school and post-secondary instructors, as well as boating industry leaders that want to get more involved in … Learn More
Sea Tow Services International announced the findings from its 2021 Summer Boating Trends Survey that shows increases in boating activity as people continue to seek boating to spend quality time with loved ones amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Key findings from the survey include: … Learn More
Rhode Island Marine Trades Association Foundation (RIMTA Foundation) received a $30,000 grant from BankNewport’s OceanPoint Marine Lending Division to help advance the Rhode Island Fiberglass Vessel Recycling Pilot Project. The project addresses the significant environmental challenge posed by the continually expanding fleet … Learn More
Zimmerman Marine, an employee-owned company with headquarters in Mathews, Virginia will open a new location this summer in Oriental, North Carolina. ZMI and Deaton’s Yacht Service have reached an agreement which enables ZMI to assume operations of the Deaton’s facility. “Over four … Learn More
The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) announced today that preparations are underway for the 30th Anniversary of IBEX, to be held September 28 to 30 in the Tampa Convention Center. As a leading trade event for the recreational marine industry, IBEX … Learn More
The Marine Trades Association of NJ held their virtual Annual Meeting & Elections April 29 and appointed their 2021-2022 Board of Directors. Greg Wright of John B. Wright Insurance Agency will begin his term as president of the Association. George Fuller of … Learn More
Safe Harbor Marinas has acquired Lauderdale Marine Center (LMC), a premier U.S. destination and service provider for the superyacht industry in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The transaction, valued at approximately $340 million, closed on May 3. In 1997, LMC brought a new vision to Broward County to … Learn More
Americans have taken to the water in record numbers to enjoy the socially distanced fun and relaxation that boating provides. With more boats and new boaters on the water—many without any boating education—boating accidents and fatalities have been rising around the country. … Learn More
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) reports that retail unit sales of new powerboats in February 2021 were up 34% compared to the same time period last year, according to its New Powerboat Registrations Report. Data shows total new boat sales are averaging … Learn More
