UltimateBerths.com and the WorldMarinaGuide.com have merged to form BerthFinder.com an all-in-one marina guide and marketplace for marina berths, slips and moorings. BerthFinder.com provides a platform for private individuals, brokers and marinas to rent or sell their marina berths, slips or moorings, while boat owners … Learn More
The Michigan Boating Industries Association (MBIA) has released a report on its 2019 legislative efforts to date. The MBIA, through a lobbying firm and the board of directors and staff, monitors legislation affecting boaters in the state and nationally. MBIA not only … Learn More
The Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF) held its annual meeting and awards ceremony on Saturday, May 18. More than 200 members attended. During the event, elections were held. Graeme Lord of Fairport Inc. was newly elected to the board, joining … Learn More
Since April 2019, six new schools have enrolled in the American Boat & Yacht Council’s (ABYC) “Marine Service Technology” curriculum package. There are now 16 schools around the country using ABYC’s curriculum. The new schools in the program include: Palm Beach State … Learn More
The Marine Trades Association of New Jersey (MTA/NJ) Foundation has named the winners of the 2019 SkillsUSA Marine Service Technology Contest. Since 2006, the MTA/NJ Education Foundation has awarded nearly $25,000 to students through scholarships and student awards. Three vocational school students … Learn More
Bill Golden, president and CEO of Golden Boat Lifts, Golden Marine Systems and Golden Manufacturing, has been selected by a panel of independent judges as a finalist for the 2019 EY (Ernst & Young) Entrepreneur of the Year® Florida award. This award … Learn More
Freedom Boat Club hosted a day on the water on May 21 for children and their mentors from Big Brother Big Sisters. The group of 23 “Bigs” and 24 “Littles” boarded six boats at the Freedom Boat Club docks at Beach Marine … Learn More
The brand-new Junior Achievement Finance Park Marine Industry Storefront, Sea the World, was unveiled May 1, to introduce students of Broward and south Palm Beach counties careers in the marine industry. Founding members and guests gathered to celebrate the culmination of 16 … Learn More
To help expand its presence and scale within the boat club segment, Brunswick Corporation has entered into an agreement to acquire Freedom Boat Club (FBC). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1989, Freedom Boat Club and its franchisees service … Learn More
The board of directors of the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has selected Frank Hugelmeyer, a veteran leader in the outdoor recreation industry, as the association’s next president. He succeeds Thom Dammrich, who has led the NMMA for 20 years and announced … Learn More
