The 78th Progressive® Insurance Miami International Boat Show, presented by West Marine and held February 14 to 18, attracted 91,518 attendees. In 2019, several enhancements and additions were made to attract crowds and improve the attendee and exhibitor experience, including more streamlined transportation … Learn More
The Marine Retailers Association of America (MRAA) launched an open “Call for Solutions” to solicit educational partnerships throughout 2019. Instead of a traditional “Call for Speakers” for a single event, MRAA is interested in potential solutions across all of its educational offerings, … Learn More
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) hosted a reception for the 116th Congress to celebrate the steps its members have taken to grow the outdoor recreation economy and provide access to America’s great outdoors. At the event, more than 100 recreation industry leaders … Learn More
The American Boat Builders and Repairers Association (ABBRA) is offering a train-the-trainer certification program at the 2019 Refit Show, from April 10 to 11 at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The two-day program, provided in cooperation with The … Learn More
The agenda for the Marinas19 International Conference and Trade Exhibition has been finalized. The event, held May 27 to 28 at the Sea World Resort on the Gold Coast in Australia, will have 33 sessions including plenary, workshops and practical demonstrations. Topics … Learn More
The California State Parks Division of Boating & Waterways (CA DBW) will host four free seminars on oil spill response resources for marinas and yachts clubs in northern and southern California. Information presented will include equipment grants, third party claims process, spill … Learn More
Torqeedo’s new Deep Blue 100i integrated inboard electric propulsion system was honored with a 2019 National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Innovation Award at the Miami International Boat Show. The Innovation Awards were judged by a team of marine-industry journalists from Boating Writers International (BWI). … Learn More
Marine Technology Inc. (MTI), announced a new boating event for MTI customers to be held in partnership with Westrec Marinas. The event will take place June 27 to 29 in Chicago, Illinois. “We look forward to showing our friends at MTI the Midwestern hospitality … Learn More
Air-O-Lator launched its online store in January with two products available for purchase and more to come. Buyers can purchase the Triad, a floating low-profile display aerator and the Legacy, a floating display fountain. Customers can purchase a halogen or LED light … Learn More
Maine state representative Joyce “Jay” McCreight introduced an act, LD 430, the Safe Disposal of Expired Marine Flares Act, to establish and promote a system of safe disposal for expired marine flares in the state of Maine. Due to the mandated 42-month … Learn More
