The Newport International Boat Show, presented by BankNewport, concluded its 55th annual event on September 20 after four days on Newport’s downtown waterfront. Organizers said the 2026 show drew strong attendance of an engaged crowd of boaters and prospective buyers and positive … Learn More
The BoatUS Foundation and Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government (TPCG) announced the removal of two abandoned and derelict vessels (ADVs) from waterways across Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, a major milestone in the parish’s effort to clear its bayous of sunken and derelict boats. The … Learn More
Brownell Boat Stands & Equipment, has launched the BL5 Manual Boat Lift System, an innovative lifting solution designed to safely and efficiently remove motorboats weighing up to 8,000 pounds from their trailers for maintenance, repair and seasonal storage. Developed to bridge the … Learn More
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) has opened a call for proposals for its biennial SUR/TECH conference, scheduled for March 23-24, 2027. The two-day hybrid event will offer in-person attendance in Annapolis and online participation, with a focus on the technologies, … Learn More
The National Women’s Sailing Association (NWSA) has opened nominations for the 2027 BoatUS/NWSA Leadership in Women’s Sailing Award, co-sponsored by the Boat Owners Association of the United States (BoatUS) and the National Women’s Sailing Association. Since 1999, the national award has sought … Learn More
The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), North America’s leading trade event for the recreational marine industry, announced the winners of the 2026 IBEX Innovation Awards Program. The program is managed by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and judged by Boating … Learn More
The Sea Tow Foundation™, a national non-profit dedicated to reducing boating-related accidents and fatalities, in partnership with its Boating Safety Advisory Council, announced the winners of the 2026 National Boating Safety Awards. Now in its eighth year, the awards recognize outstanding efforts … Learn More
Sea Tow, recognized throughout the marine industry as Your Road Service at Sea®, and marine navigation app Savvy Navvy have announced a new collaboration to bring digital navigation tools and on-water safety knowledge together for boaters across the United States. The new … Learn More
The New Jersey State Police is BoatUS Foundation’s newest partner in tracking and removing abandoned and derelict vessels (ADV) through the Foundation’s innovative ADV database. The national database provides a centralized resource for documenting ADVs, helping officials and agencies track vessels that … Learn More
The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) will bring industry experts together to share important safety requirements and best practices for navigation lights and battery systems during the 11th installment of the free USCG/ABYC Risk Mitigation … Learn More
