The Chapman School of Seamanship, a respected 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and a leader in maritime education for over 50 years has teamed up with the nonprofit BoatUS Foundation to offer two new National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) on-water training courses to promote … Learn More
The second edition of World Boating Day on May 24, united ocean lovers, maritime enthusiasts and curious newcomers in a globe-spanning celebration of life on the water. From exclusive dockside gatherings to behind-the-scenes shipyard adventures, more than 100 events across 16 countries … Learn More
NOAA’s first Physical Oceanographic Real-time System, or PORTS®, at Pearl Harbor-Honolulu, Hawaii, is now operational. Installed by NOAA’s National Ocean Service, data from the new publicly available observation system advances NOAA’s ability to better serve Hawaii’s coastal communities and secure maritime safety in … Learn More
Safe Harbor Marinas announced its newest location in St. Kitts. The property is a naturally protected harbor with world-class amenities and essential superyacht infrastructure making it the Eastern Caribbean’s next premier yachting destination with the ability to accommodate vessels up to 375 feet in length. The … Learn More
Avikus, HD Hyundai’s specialized Autonomous Navigation Technology subsidiary, announced that its innovative smart navigation and docking solution NEUBOAT has been selected for the iF Design Award 2025 in the category of User/Product Interface. The iF Design Award 2025 attracted 11,000 entries from … Learn More
The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) announced North America’s premier technical trade event for the recreational marine industry will take place at the Tampa Convention Center, October 7 to 9. This year’s theme, Fast Forward, reflects the pace of innovation shaping … Learn More
The nation’s largest recreational boating equipment retailer, West Marine, has cemented an exclusive partnership with BoatUS Towing Services to offer BoatUS Towing Memberships at more than 230 stores across the country. The focus of the new multi-year partnership combines the benefits of the West Advantage … Learn More
The First Coast Guard District released an initiative proposing the removal of hundreds of navigational buoys, or Aids to Navigation (AtoNs). Buoys currently under review are located along the Northern Atlantic Coast between the New York City metro area and the Maine-Canada border. … Learn More
Goodhue Boat Company, a family-owned marine retailer with operations spanning New Hampshire, Maine, Virginia and California, announced the acquisition and rebranding of Naples Marina on Brandy Pond as Goodhue Boat Company, Naples. The move extends Goodhue’s footprint to nine full-service dealerships and … Learn More
The Sea Tow Foundation™, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting boating safety, has launched the last video in its “Sober Skipper™: Why It Matters” series, featuring professional wakeboarder Thomas Herman. Released in conjunction with National Safe Boating Week, the new video highlights the critical … Learn More
