The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) announced the fifth annual International Marine Service Technician Week, scheduled for April 20 to 24. The week recognizes the skill, professionalism and commitment of marine service technicians across the boating industry. Throughout the week, ABYC will … Learn More
Grove Point Marinas has acquired Bosun’s East Falmouth Marina (formerly Edward’s Boat Yard) and Mashpee Neck Marina, both of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Both marinas had undergone maintenance and upgrades. At Bosun’s, two large buildings were removed and replaced with a 6,000-square-foot structure. … Learn More
The National Marine Manufacturers Association’s (NMMA) latest Monthly Recreational Boating Industry Data Summary, covering data through October 2025, showed economic pressures persisted as elevated borrowing costs and mixed household outlooks continued to influence marine market activity. Year-to-date (January–October 2025), new retail powerboat unit … Learn More
Suntex Marina Investors LLC, in partnership with Centerbridge Partners, L.P., and its affiliates, announced the acquisition of Two Georges Marina in Shalimar, Florida. The property will now operate under the new name Shalimar Harbor Marina, a nod to its roots as the former Shalimar … Learn More
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) will host its seventh Marine Law Symposium April 1-2, 2026, offering in-person attendance in Annapolis and a live online option. The case-based continuing education event is designed for marine surveyors, attorneys, insurance professionals, boat builders, accessory manufacturers, … Learn More
The Sea Tow Foundation™, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing boating-related accidents and fatalities, is now accepting applications for life jackets and life jacket loaner stand supplies as part of its 2026 Life Jacket Loaner Program. Since the program launched in 2008, the … Learn More
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) honored industry leaders and longtime volunteers during its awards ceremony January 12 in Charleston, presented at ABYC’s annual meeting on the opening day of Standards Week. The meeting brings together industry experts and boating safety … Learn More
The application period is now open for the 2026 National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) Marine Trades Scholarship program. The deadline for receipt of applications is April 15, 2026. Since 2008, NMRA has actively contributed to the future of the marine industry by … Learn More
Trex Company announced the limited launch of Trex® Refuge™ Decking – an ignition-resistant PVC decking line performance-engineered for use in select regions with heightened fire-safety requirements. Designed to meet stringent building codes while maintaining aesthetics, the new cellular PVC offering combines advanced fire performance with the … Learn More
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) announced updates to its board of directors during its annual meeting this week in Charleston, held in conjunction with the organization’s 17th annual Standards Week. New board members include Kristina Hebert, president and CEO of … Learn More
