The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) has published Supplement 66 of its “Standards and Technical Information Reports for Small Craft”. This annual publication provides the international marine industry with the latest updates to standards that guide more than 90% of boats … Learn More
The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) announced the results of the 2026 Special Report on Fishing. In total, 57 million Americans, roughly 18% of the U.S. population, went fishing in 2025. While up nearly 25% from a decade ago, total participation is down … Learn More
Troon®, the leader in providing golf and club-related leisure and hospitality services, and Trident Marine Group, an Annapolis, Maryland-based full-service marina management company, announced a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing service offerings and expanding market reach for both companies. As part of the agreement, … Learn More
National Marina Sales announced the successful sale of Morgan Marina (now, the “Jersey Yacht Center”), a well-established full-service marina located in Sayreville, New Jersey. The transaction was brokered by Rick Roughen, broker/owner of National Marina Sales, who represented the sellers throughout the … 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, is now accepting applications for the 2026 National Boating Safety Awards. The awards recognize and celebrate outstanding efforts within the recreational boating … Learn More
The Port of Anacortes will strengthen shore power capacity and make electric vessel operations possible through an investment in clean energy and infrastructure upgrades at Cap Sante Marina’s A-Dock. Substantially funded by state and federal grants, the move is one of several strategic investments that will help modernize the port’s working waterfront and advance economic development and environmental goals. At its July 16 meeting, the port commission authorized staff to procure long-lead construction materials … Learn More
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) has opened Dealer Week 2026 registration with Early Bird pricing available. The boating industry’s only event focused on dealer success is scheduled for December 6 to 9, at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, … Learn More
Star brite, ARCO Marine and C.E. Smith Company are the winners of the 2026 National Marine Distributors Association (NMDA) Supplier of the Year awards. The awards were announced during the NMDA Awards Luncheon, July 22, held during S.T.E.P. in Rosemont, IL. The … Learn More
On Tuesday, July 21, at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, D.C., David Kennedy, Government Affairs Manager for Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS), participated in a congressional roundtable titled “Intersecting Courses: Maritime Safety Regulation and Technology.” The roundtable … Learn More
The Metlakatla Indian Community is now removing 27 abandoned and derelict vessels (ADVs) from waterways on the Annette Islands Reserve, a major step toward cleaner, safer waterways and healthier fisheries for the community.ADVs pollute Alaska’s coastal waters and put commercial and subsistence fishing at … Learn More
