The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) released new national survey findings from 2,000 active U.S. recreational boaters, offering a clear picture of how access challenges are shaping Americans’ on the water experience. The results show that congestion at ramps and marinas, limited … Learn More
The American Boat & Yacht Council Foundation has opened scholarship applications for students enrolling in post-secondary marine service technology, marine trades and related technical education programs for spring 2027. Applications will be accepted through Oct. 31. The ABYC Foundation advances safe boating … Learn More
Colliers has brokered the sale of Constitution Marina, a 273-slip marina located in Boston, Massachusetts, to Go Outdoors, an investment platform focused on acquiring marinas and deluxe RV resorts throughout the United States. The property sold for an undisclosed price. Andrew Cantor, … Learn More
Sea Tow Services International (Sea Tow®), recognized throughout the marine industry as Your Road Service at Sea®, released its findings from its 2026 member survey. The purpose of the survey was to better understand how rising fuel prices and other costs are affecting recreational boating. … Learn More
The Yamaha Marine Connected Boat Division recently announced an expanded business and product offering with Skipperi, a Yamaha-owned boat club platform designed to help dealers generate new streams of recurring revenue. Skipperi’s technology and reservation system handles key aspects for dealerships and … Learn More
NexPoint, a multibillion-dollar alternative investment firm, announced the launch of NexPoint Marina II DST (the “Offering”), a Delaware statutory trust (“DST”) offering. The offering is backed by two established, full-service marina properties: Stardust Marina on Norris Lake, in Andersonville, Tennesee and Kuttawa Harbor Marina on … Learn More
Every few years, the editors of BoatU.S. Magazine search the country to find the best places for boaters to live, boat, raise young skippers, or retire. In this year’s September/October issue, associate editor Kelsey Bonham Bailey and contributing editor Mike Longman share their … Learn More
West Marine, Inc. the nation’s leading omnichannel provider of marine aftermarket products, announced that it has successfully emerged from Chapter 11, marking the completion of its comprehensive financial restructuring and positioning West Marine to better serve its customers across every channel. The … Learn More
New Haven Marinas has acquired Scipio Creek Marina, adding a premier full-service marina in the heart of historic Apalachicola, Florida, to its growing portfolio. The acquisition marks New Haven Marinas’ first property in Florida and ninth marina across six states. A key part … Learn More
The United States Economic Development Administration (EDA), a bureau of the United States Department of Commerce, has awarded the Port of Grays Harbor a $6.2 million grant for the replacement of Westport Marina Float 21. The grant will be matched by $2.6 million in … Learn More
