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
The Sea Tow Foundation™, a national non-profit dedicated to reducing boating-related accidents and fatalities, announced the addition of seven new members to its Boating Safety Advisory Council. These individuals join a distinguished group of industry leaders, educators, and advocates who help guide the … Learn More
SF Marina Systems has delivered a new floating concrete fuel dock at Pier Sixty-Six Marina in Fort Lauderdale, providing a modern, high-capacity solution designed to support today’s larger yachts while enhancing operational efficiency. The new dock’s wider footprint and higher freeboard enable … Learn More
Northwest Marine Trades Association has announced the continuation of its Grow Boating grant program for 2026 – 2027. Ten $1,000 grants will be given to organizations that help get new boaters on the water, promote diversity and inclusion and encourage current boaters … Learn More
SVN Marinas, a leading national brokerage platform specializing exclusively in marina and commercial waterfront investment sales, today announced the successful sale of Skyline Marine Center, a premier full-service marina and marine storage facility located in Anacortes, Washington. SVN Marinas exclusively represented the … Learn More
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has launched the Waterways Access Initiative, a multi-year advocacy campaign focused on protecting and expanding access to America’s public waters. For more than 85 million Americans each year, boating and fishing are a way to spend time … Learn More
