The Volvo Penta Sales Academy has been launched as a tool to help dealers sell Volvo Penta diesel powered boats. Salespeople watch a series of videos and take an online quiz upon completion to evaluate what they have learned. The purpose is … Learn More
This year’s METSTRADE attracted a record, 16,307 visitors, representing 116 different nations. This is a five percent rise in attendance over previous years. The largest exhibition of equipment, materials and systems for the international recreational marine industry, METSTRADE Show is organized by … Learn More
Marine Travelift delivered a 100-metric ton mobile boat hoist to the BoatYard of Marina Del Rey, California. Marine Travelift’s 100 BFMII will allow the yard to service boats with up to a 28-foot beam meaning large mono-hulls and catamarans. The previous lifts … Learn More
Nominees for the Marine Marketers of America (MMA) annual Neptune Awards are being accepted. Any company or organization that produces or publishes marine industry marketing materials, such as national magazine ads, newsletters and product literature, over the past year is eligible. The … Learn More
Scanstrut, based in the United Kingdom, won the 2017 DAME Award at this year’s METSTRADE show in Amsterdam. The company won for its RS Venture Connect Conversion Kit, which adapts the RS Venture dinghy to enable use by those with a variety … Learn More
In response to recent storms, a Hurricane Recovery Forum has been added to the International Marina and Boatyard Conference agenda. The two-hour session will be held February 2 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. Topics will include … Learn More
The Docks Expo will take over Music City Center in Nashville from Dec. 5 to 7. New this year, the trade show and education program will join with the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s engineering department to provide additional education. The University’s nationally recognized Docks … Learn More
The California Clean Boating Network is holding a meeting on Wednesday, December 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Vallejo Yacht Club in Vallejo, California. The meeting will include an update on the statewide Clean Boating Program, information on the … Learn More
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke has established a new Recreation Advisory Committee to provide guidance on means to improve infrastructure and accessibility on public lands and waterways through public-private partnerships. The advisory committee will advise on programs and policies that … Learn More
The International BoatBuilders Exhibition (IBEX) released video and hardcopy proceedings from the Special Hurricane Session that was held during IBEX 2017 in Tampa, Florida. With hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria hitting some of the most popular boating areas, show organizers decided it … Learn More
