Over the summer, the Get On Board campaign from Take Me Fishing and Discover Boating amplified the industry’s collective voice during a time when consumer interest in safe outdoor recreation was at an all-time high amidst COVID-19. The campaign ultimately generated 1.8 billion impressions and more than 20 million … Learn More
In partnership with the National Safe Boating Council (NSBC), TowBoatUS Lake Allatoona, a 24-hour on water towing and assistance service based in Cartersville, recently hosted a three-day “Essentials of Close Quarters and Open Water Boat Control” on-water instructor certification course for local … Learn More
The Michigan Clean Marina Program announced that three Michigan marinas have been named as Certified Clean Marinas. They are Klave’s Marina, Ryde Marine Inc., and South Shore Marine, LLC. Each has been certified for three-year terms through 2023. Additionally, four marinas have … Learn More
The National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) used the virtual IBEX platform to host its annual meetings and elect its 2020–2021 officers and board. Each is an independent manufacturers sales rep working in the marine market. Scott Kolodny of ComMar Sales is the … Learn More
Island Global Yachting (IGY) announced the expansion of its global superyacht marina portfolio with the addition of Island Gardens Deep Harbour, located in Miami, Florida. As part of the incorporation into the IGY network, the marina will be rebranded as Yacht Haven Grande … Learn More
The Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND) has awarded the town of Palm Beach a $1 million grant toward the estimated $38 million marina renovation. This is in addition to the $3.1 FIND awarded last year. FIND is a special state taxing district for … Learn More
The Association of Marina Industries has announced an upcoming webinar series and an online version of their Intermediate Marina Management course. The one-hour webinars are open to anyone interested, while the IMM, held over multiple days, is intended for those looking to … Learn More
New data from the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) show August was another strong month for new powerboat retail sales, which were up 8% year to date on a seasonally-adjusted basis compared to a year ago. Highlights from the August New Powerboat Registrations … Learn More
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC), the nonprofit organization that develops the safety standards for the design, construction, maintenance and repair of recreational boats, announced its 12th annual Standards Week will be extended and held virtually, Jan. 5 to 21, 2021. What … Learn More
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation will open its 2021 grants cycle for the George H.W. Bush Vamos a Pescar™ Education Fund by October 31. The grants will provide key program funding to support local organizations nationwide in their initiatives to engage Hispanic … Learn More
