Hurricane Florence hit the Carolinas on September 15 as a Category 1 storm but with flooding rains that forced evacuations and left many stranded in their homes and cars. The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions responded to the emergency, … Learn More
The tenth year of the Jersey Shore Boat Sale & Expo kicked off September 21 and ran through September 23 at FirstEnergy Park. The boat show is produced by the Marine Trades Association of New Jersey (MTA/NJ). The first show was held … Learn More
Nearly 200 businesses signed a letter to federal and state officials requesting assistance with the toxic algae blooms that have invaded Florida waters. The letter was a collaboration of the National Marine Manufacturers Association and the Marine Retailers Association that both asked … Learn More
The International Council of Marina Industry Associations (ICOMIA) has released the topics to be covered at its World Marinas Conference, from October 25 to 27 at the Stavros Niarchos Cultural Center in Athens, Greece. The theme of the conference is “Cross Sea … Learn More
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) has released economic data on the impact of the outdoor industry to the U.S. economy. The analysis followed passage of the Outdoor Recreation Jobs and Economic Impact Act of 2016 that required … Learn More
South Bay Marina in Green Bay, Wisconsin, hosted a “Clean Marina Tour: Preserving Your Assets” event on September 12. More than 40 people attended including marina and boatyard personnel and representatives from the U.S. Coast Guard, the office of U.S. Representative Mike … Learn More
Port 32 has purchased Tampa Harbour Marina in Tampa, Florida, for $21.5 million. The property was listed for sale in June by Colliers International Tampa and Atlanta-based Leisure Property Advisors team. Port 32 plans to completely renovate the 12.1-acre property, which houses … Learn More
MarineMax has acquired Bay Pointe Marina of Quincy, Massachusetts. The full-service facility located on Town River has 247 wet slips, winter storage for 300 boats, and a 50-ton travelift hauling boats up to 65-feet. In addition, the Bay Pointe Waterfront restaurant is … Learn More
The Marine Recreation Association (MRA) announced it has added two sessions to the 2018 Educational Conference & Trade Show. Kevin Parker, founder of Star Systems, a social media marketing company will be presenting a “Social Media Workshop” on Wednesday, October 24 at … Learn More
To help the boating industry prepare for the 2018 midterm elections, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) is hosting a webinar with the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) to discuss the political outlook from the Democrats’ perspective. In the coming weeks, NMMA … Learn More
