In 2013, a group of boating industry executives and their friends launched Boaterz ‘n Bikerz: Hull of a Tour, a 3000-mile cross country motorcycle riding tour with several pre-planned boating adventures staged along the route. The inaugural launch became the first in … Learn More
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has released the results from its first boating industry policy survey. More than 1,500 people responded to the survey, which will guide NMMA’s policy priorities for the coming year. According to the survey results, the industry’s … Learn More
Freedom Boat Club is expanding its presence in the northwest by adding a club at the Port of Edmonds marina. There are three other clubs in the Seattle area, and nine clubs across the Pacific Northwest. Members will have unlimited access to … Learn More
Everett Babbitt, Bellingham Marine CEO, has announced his retirement effective December 31, 2019. Following his retirement, he will continue to serve as a director of the company. Joe Uberroth, owner and chairman, will take over the role of CEO. Everett joined Bellingham Marine … Learn More
The American Boatbuilders and Repairers Association (ABBRA) held its 2019 Annual Meeting & Symposium on January 22 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The event theme was “Innovate, Integrate, Motivate…the Art and Science of Business,” and featured a line up speakers who shared their … Learn More
The Marine Trades Association of Maryland (MTAM) has announced its board of directors for the upcoming year. John Norton of Annapolis Harbor Boat Yard was confirmed for the second year of a two-year term as president. New board members elected for three-year … Learn More
The Connecticut Marine Trades Association (CMTA) has reported that the 50th Hartford Boat Show saw a 10 percent increase in attendance over last year’s event. The show was held January 17 to 20 at its new location, the Mohegan Sun’s Earth Expo … Learn More
Minto Communities and Margaritaville Holdings will host a grand opening event February 9 at One Particular Harbour, Margaritaville’s new deep-water marina. The marina and adjoining 132 luxury residences are located at Harbour Isle, Minto’s 220-acre private island community on Anna Maria Sound … Learn More
The 42nd Annual Broward County Waterway Cleanup, organized by the Marine Industries Association of South Florida, will be held on March 2 at 38 different sites throughout the county. The cleanup attracts thousands of volunteers from throughout the county to come out in … Learn More
The Association of Marina Industries (AMI) elected its 2019 officers and directors at its annual International Marina & Boatyard Conference (IMBC) in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Joe Riley, Certified Marina Manager (CMM) was reappointed chair; Chris Petty of Suntex Waterfront Management was reappointed … Learn More
