An all new, 2019 edition of SFPA’s publication Pressure Treated Southern Pine is now available. This 24-page publication discusses the most recent facts regarding selection, specification and application of treated southern pine. This new edition aids both building professionals and lumber dealers … Learn More
At the opening ceremony of the International Marina and Boatyard Conference, Thom Dammrich, president of the National Marine Manufacturers Association, was recognized by the Association of Marina Industries (AMI) for his nearly 20 years of service to the recreational boating industry. He … Learn More
Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS), Representative Lois Frankel (D-FL-21), and Representative Jackie Walorski (R-IN-2) have been named the Congressional Boating Caucus co-chairs in the 116th Congress. The caucus is a bipartisan group of more than 100 U.S. Senators and … Learn More
DockMaster, a management system for marinas, boatyards and dealerships, has announced its full integration with Kenect and FuelCloud. FuelCloud combines hardware, a web portal and a mobile application to give users real-time insight into their fuel. With FuelCloud customers can track and … Learn More
Two marine industry veterans have been invited to present at the Marinas 19 Conference in Queensland, Australia. John Giglio, president and CEO of Freedom Boat Club and Mark Saunders, president of Westpoint Harbor, LLC (Marina Dock Age Marina of the Year 2018). … Learn More
The National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) is offering a $2,500 scholarship to an outstanding student pursuing education and a career in the marine trades. Past recipients have gone on to vocations in a wide range of fields, including boatbuilding, logistics, naval design … Learn More
Sailfish Marina Resort in Palm Beach Shores, Florida, hosted one of the world’s longest running sailfish tournament, the Silver Sailfish Derby January 10 to 12. The West Palm Beach Fishing Club has hosted its fishing tournament at Sailfish Marina for the past … Learn More
A new study on the economic impact of the marine industry in South Florida has been completed and indicates steady growth in major categories like total economic output, marine-related sales, and job numbers since 2014, when the study was last released. Phil … Learn More
After completing a successful pilot program in 2018, the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water and several partners are launching the BoatUS Foundation On-Water Training Program. It offers a range of up to five courses at 40 locations across the … Learn More
The Jacksonville In-Water Boat Show will be held at Metropolitan Park and Marina from April 5 to 7. Managed by JBM & Associates, and sponsored by Yamaha, the event features more than 75 different boat brands including powerboats, jet boats, skiffs, cruisers, … Learn More
