Massachusetts Marine Trades Educational Trust in coordination with the Massachusetts Marine Trades Association released a video highlighting the boating industry. The video and accompanying website (http://massboatingcareers.com) were created to increase awareness of the workforce needs in the marine industry in the state. … Learn More
The Marine Recreation Association (MRA) is again sponsoring the California Boating Congress, where the marine industry and boating community come together at the state capital to advocate for issues affecting the state’s economy and culture, and chart the future of boating policy … Learn More
Washburn Marina in Wisconsin is seeking donations on behalf of North Coast Community Sailing, a non-profit community sailing center also in Washburn, Wisconsin. The group provides affordable sailing lessons to youth and families in the Chequamegon Bay region. North Coast cultivates confident, … Learn More
Docks Expo kicks off today with close to 100 exhibitors, 20 education sessions and lots of opportunity for attendees to network. Early reports show attendees coming from 40 different states, as well as Mexico and Canada, with the majority being owners or … Learn More
Boating Writers International is accepting entries for its 25th annual writing contest. The contest includes 17 categories and $17,000 in prizes, and recognizes the best marine writing in the world. The categories of Boating Videos, Boating Photography, Environmental Awareness and Education, and … Learn More
Freedom Boat Club handed out awards in several categories to recognize the achievements of franchises and employees. Franchise of the Year went to Freedom Boat Club of Jacksonville and St. Augustine, Florida. Employee George Biastre, who works at this location, won Membership Executive … Learn More
West Marine’s annual Month of Giving fundraiser has begun, with the goal of raising money for its nonprofit BlueFuture program. BlueFuture distributes thousands of dollars each year to nonprofit organizations that work to get children on the water through boating, fishing, paddling … Learn More
The Marine Industries Association of South Florida is hosting a free seminar during this year’s Refit International Exhibition & Conference, to share information on Florida’s new Free Trade Zones. The event held, Thursday, January 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. will … Learn More
Suntex Marina Investors, LLC has acquired Cedar Stock Resort Marina and Trinity Center Marina, both on Trinity Lake in California. Trinity Lake has 16,000 surface acres and a 145-mile shoreline. Both facilities operate under permits from the U.S. Forest Service. Cedar Stock … Learn More
Kidde has issued a recall for more than 40 million of its plastic handle and Pindicator fire extinguishers. The nozzle on the extinguishers can become clogged or can detach under excessive force, meaning the extinguisher can fail to activate. The recall includes … Learn More
