The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to strengthening the Coast Guard community and service by supporting members and families, announced that applications for the 2025 Coast Guard Foundation scholarship season will be accepted from February 1 to April 1. This … Learn More
The National Marine Manufacturers Association and Boating Writers International (BWI) honored 12 recipients and three honorable mentions with the 2025 Miami Innovation Awards during the Industry Breakfast at the Discover Boating® Miami International Boat Show®. The Miami Innovation Awards recognize manufacturers and suppliers who … Learn More
The American Boatbuilders & Repairers Association (ABBRA) re-elected Jessica Parker of Parker’s Boat Yard and Gerard (Jerry) McDonough of Marinevest to its 2025 board of directors. They join returning board members John Hall, Jr. of Frank Hall Boatyard; Andy Tyska, of Bristol Marine; … Learn More
Sail America, the trade association for the U.S. sailing industry, welcomed six new members to its 2025 board of directors: Roman Manning, American Sailing; Bo Williams, Zim Sailing/Starting Line Sailing; Oakley Jones, Harken Inc.; Thomas Dix, Shore Premier Finance; Catherine Guiader, Jenneau America; … Learn More
Avikus.us, HD Hyundai’s autonomous navigation technology developer, has joined forces with cartography innovator Savvy Navvy to add powerful functionality to its recently released NEUBOAT Dock II. Designed for yachts over 40-feet such as sportfishing vessels, power catamarans, center consoles and sailing vessels, … Learn More
TowBoatUS Lake Texoma, a local on-water towing and assistance company for recreational boaters, was awarded Tower of the Year at the annual gathering of the TowBoatUS fleet owners, family and crew in Las Vegas in late January. Owned by captains Michael Tucker … Learn More
Sea Tow Big Bend, servicing Dekle Beach to Carrabelle Florida, including the St. George Island State Park, was recognized as the 2024 Franchise of the Year. During Sea Tow International’s annual meeting in Orlando, Florida, franchise owners and their team members are celebrated for their … Learn More
The Marine Trades Association of New Jersey (MTA/NJ) is offering two Education Scholarships for the 2025 – 2026 school year. The MTA/NJ is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing, promoting and protecting the recreational marine industry and the waterways in the state … Learn More
MarineMax, Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Shelter Bay Marine, a full-service marina and storage facility in the heart of the Florida Keys. The acquisition is expected to close by the end of June 2025 and be accretive in the … Learn More
Coastal Technologies Corporation (Coastal), a global leader in innovative environmental protection solutions, announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has awarded the company a comprehensive utility patent. This milestone positions Coastal at the forefront of developing technologies designed to safeguard and … Learn More
