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
The Newport International Boat Show, owned and produced by Newport Exhibition Group, was held September 13 to 16 in Newport, Rhode Island. The show housed more than 600 exhibitors making it one of the largest in-water boat shows in the country. This … Learn More
Belvedere Yacht Club in Arnold, Maryland, has met the criteria to be designated a Maryland Clean Marina, joining 150 other marinas and partners in the state that have achieved the Clean Marina designation. “It is inspiring to see the dedication and passion … Learn More
This year, The Docks Expo will recognize men and women under the age of 40, who have made significant contributions to the marina and boatyard industry and collectively promise to play a big role in shaping its future. Applications are now being … Learn More
