The 48th annual United States Powerboat Show in Annapolis closed on October 6 having displayed more boats, occupied more square footage, and entertained more guests than any of its previous years. “We are absolutely thrilled at the response we received to our … Learn More
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a new initiative to expand the use of biofuels like E15 across the country. The new proposal – which follows the administration’s decision earlier this year to lift the … Learn More
Marina Management Services, headed by Dennis Kissman, and Simply Marinas are partnering to roll out an affiliate full Concierge Services Program offering advisory and marina sale services to include valuations, strategic consultations, due diligence, lending and marina sales. Kissman is principal of … Learn More
The California Clean Boating Network is holding a free educational meeting from 9:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on December 5 at the Martinez Yacht Club in Martinez, California. The meeting will cover the comprehensive regional study of microplastic pollution in the Bay … Learn More
Freedom Boat Club is offering boating experience days at three of its Florida boat club locations in October. Each event will run from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and all are free and open to the entire community. Freedom Boat Club invites … Learn More
Outgoing National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) president, Dr. Thomas Dammrich, was presented with the special “Marketer of Excellence” Neptune Award by Marine Marketers of America (MMA) at the third annual Grow Boating Marketing Summit at International Boatbuilders Exhibition (IBEX) in Tampa, Florida. … Learn More
Freedom Boat Club, a division of Brunswick Corporation, has announced its 200th franchise location. The official announcement was made during the 2019 International Boatbuilders Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) trade show in Tampa, Florida. Glenn Bergoffen, owner of the Tampa area franchise locations, has added another … Learn More
The 2019 International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) Innovation Awards managed by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and judged by Boating Writers International (BWI), were presented at IBEX during the annual Industry Breakfast on October 1. Eight BWI judges with various … Learn More
Frank Hugelmeyer started his first day as president of the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) president delivering his inaugural industry address at this morning’s International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) annual Industry Breakfast & Awards Presentation in Tampa. Hugelmeyer succeeds Thom Dammrich, … Learn More
The 29th International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) is underway at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Florida. The event features three exhibit halls with more than 700 exhibitors from 24 different countries, four Product Pavilions, five Country Pavilions, and a variety of … Learn More
