The New Bern Grand Marina Yacht Club hosted this year’s King of the River Fishing Tournament August 4 to 5. Supporting the event were PointClickFish.com, Neuse River Bait & Tackle and this year’s title sponsor, The Fish Grip. The in-shore tournament had … Learn More
The Rhode Island Marine Trades Association (RIMTA) Youth Summer Boatbuilding Program in Newport has ended for this year and graduates will be showcasing their accomplishment at a boat launch ceremony on August 2 at Fort Adams State Park Beach. The 80-hour course … Learn More
Nominations are being accepted for the 2018 NMMA Hall of Fame Award. The award recognizes those who make substantial and lasting contributions toward the advancement of the marine industry. It honors leaders in the industry who pursue quality, innovation and perfection in … Learn More
The American Boat Builders and Repairers Associations (ABBRA) is holding its Marine Service Managers (MSM) course for the first time in California September 23 to 27 at Keefe Kaplan Maritime, Richmond Point, California. The course is being offered in partnership with Keefe … Learn More
Discover Boating is offering a free resources to provide relevant boating lifestyle content for Facebook business pages. This new social media content program, called Get Social with Discover Boating, is available to industry stakeholders at no cost. Discover Boating is a resource … Learn More
The Boating and Fishing Aquatic Invasive Species Coalition, a group formed to present a united front on aquatic invasive species (AIS) at the federal level, held its first meeting. The coalition unanimously agreed to support the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Brandon … Learn More
Michigan Sea Grant, the Michigan Boating Industries Association, and the Michigan Coastal Zone Management Program (MCMP) are collaborating on a survey for the Michigan marina industry. The survey aims to evaluate successful aspects of the Michigan Clean Marina Program and areas where … Learn More
Soundings Trade Only will host a roundtable event during the International Boatbuilders Exhibition (IBEX) show on October 1 at the Marriott Tampa Waterside. The roundtable will focus on the future of marine aftermarket, boats and components. It is being sponsored by Mercury … Learn More
The United States Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration has awarded a $667,028 grant to Front Street Shipyard of Belfast, Maine, as part of the 2018 (MARAD) Small Shipyard Grants program. Front Street Shipyard will use the funds toward its purchase of a … Learn More
United States Power Squadrons® – America’s Boating Club® has launched America’s Boating Channel on YouTube and americasboatingchannel.com. Funded by grants from the United States Coast Guard, America’s Boating Channel offers a series of streaming and downloadable videos focused on boating safety and boater education providing … Learn More
