Annapolis Boat Shows, Pusser’s Caribbean Grille and the Annapolis Waterfront Hotel have coordinated “Hands Across the Transom” as a fundraiser for hurricane relief. With a goal of raising at least $150,000 during the U.S. Sailboat and U.S. Powerboat shows, held in October, … Learn More
American Boat Builders and Repairers Association (ABBRA) is holding its Marine Service Manager course, December 3 to 7 at the Hampton Inn in Everett, Washington. The training is designed for managers and others in leadership positions in the boat building and repair … Learn More
The Total Boat Registration section of the NMMA’s 2016 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract, is now available. Access to the digital versions are complimentary for NMMA members and available to purchase for non-members at www.nmma.org/statistics. The entire digital edition of the Abstract … Learn More
Snag-A-Slip has closed a $4.8 Million Series A financing round enabling the company to expand both its online boat slip reservation company and its consulting and marina management sister company, Oasis Marinas. Oasis Marinas currently operates six marinas in the Mid-Atlantic, while … Learn More
Several members of the Houston Big Game Fishing Club board have formed a committee to manage the newly created Hurricane Harvey Sportfishing & Marine Industry Recovery Fund. Monies raised will be used to aid individuals, families, and small businesses directly involved in … Learn More
Sunset Bay Marina on Clear Lake in Iowa is facing the possibility of having to shorten its longest dock from 496 feet to 300 with a loss of space for about 70 boats. For an area with a consistent waiting list for … Learn More
The Association of Marina Industries is now a member of the Outdoor Recreation Industry Roundtable, joining other marine industry associations to promote the growth of the outdoor recreation economy. ORIR has issued white papers on the need for government reforms to help … Learn More
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued waivers to 38 states to allow the sale of 15 percent ethanol gasoline blends. The waivers are in response to Hurricane Harvey which limited the availability of fuel. The National Marine Manufacturers Association wrote to … Learn More
Both organizations are sponsoring crew to help them build relationships with industry leaders and learn more about the maritime industry in the hope they will establish long-term careers. Founded in 1989, ISS represents the large yacht industry with the mission to build … Learn More
Dallas-based Suntex Marina Investors LLC (Suntex) is collecting donations for Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. The company is encouraging employees, members and customers to donate through the www.youcaring.com/SuntexCaresSoutheastTexas site that has a goal set of raising $25,000. In addition, Suntex donated ten percent … Learn More
