Officials from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced at the Miami International Boat Show that the agency will initiate the first formal step in a review process related to the 2008 vessel speed rule, which established a 10-knot speed limit … Learn More
California Assembly Member Diane Papan, Chair of the Committee on Water, Parks, and Wildlife, and 10 bipartisan coauthors, recently introduced AB-1772 a bill that would help reduce the risk of spreading aquatic invasive species – particularly the Golden Mussel – and improve access for … Learn More
On March 5, at 11:00 a.m. ET, the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) will host a virtual briefing to unveil new economic data from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), offering a fresh look at the performance and resilience of America’s outdoor … Learn More
As boating season approaches, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), in partnership with the Ohio Clean Marinas Program and local recycling partners, is reminding boaters to plan to recycle boat shrink wrap this spring instead of sending it to the landfill. … Learn More
The Association of Marina Industries (AMI) has announced the release of a new Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking qualified organizations and subject matter experts to develop a comprehensive Marina Resiliency Curriculum – Preparedness, Response, Recovery, and Longterm Planning. This new training module … Learn More
Register today for the 2026 American Boating Congress (ABC), the premier advocacy event for the recreational boating industry, taking place May 4 to 6 in Washington, D.C. Click here to register now. Each year, ABC convenes more than 200 CEOs and senior … Learn More
The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water announced that it is now accepting applications for new pilot program for their Life Jacket Loaner Program. The pilot will introduce digital check out technology to make borrowing life jackets for a day or weekend easier and more accessible for boaters. Organizations such as parks, marinas, … Learn More
The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) is accepting nominations for its 2026 Outstanding Technician Awards, part of International Marine Service Technician Week, April 20–24. The week recognizes marine technicians and their role in keeping boats safe, reliable and ready for the water. … Learn More
SVN Marinas, a specialized marina and marine real estate brokerage platform dedicated exclusively to the acquisition, sale and development of marinas and marine businesses nationwide, has announced the successful sale of Cypress Cove Marina & Lodge, a premier sportfishing destination located in … Learn More
The Association of Marina Industries (AMI) recognized 52 newly certified marina professionals during the AMI Conference & Expo held in Daytona Beach, Florida. This marks the largest group of new designees in the history of the program. The 2025–2026 class includes 29 … Learn More
