The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services’ Bureau of Coastal Management (BCM) announced the launch of new and improved tools to address abandoned and derelict vessels (ADVs) across coastal South Carolina. Abandoned and derelict vessels remain a persistent issue in the state’s coastal … Learn More
The Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Association (AIWA) announced that on April 7, the Administration released the FY2026 Corps’ Work Plan. The plan identifies final funding amounts for the current fiscal year. The FY26 Work Plan can be accessed through this link. Below are the … Learn More
The Marine Trades Association of New Jersey (MTA/NJ) has donated tools and equipment to support the Marine Maintenance program at Cape May County Technical Schools (Cape Tech), helping provide students with hands-on learning opportunities and preparing them for careers in the marine … Learn More
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) released its annual Outboard Engine Sales Trends report, part of the 2025 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract, offering a comprehensive look at one of the recreational boating industry’s closely watched segments. In 2025, U.S. outboard engine sales … Learn More
The Water Sports Foundation (WSF) has contracted design agency Black Oak Creative of Winter Haven, Florida, for its marketing campaigns. The WSF has so far debuted seven new advertisements targeting distinct segments of the boating and paddling markets. The photo-driven designs include … Learn More
Off The Hook YS Inc. a vertically integrated, AI-powered marine marketplace and one of the largest buyers and sellers of used boats in the United States, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Bellhart Marine Group, LLC, along with … Learn More
The Newport International Boat Show presented by BankNewport has announced that the 55th annual Newport International Boat Show will take place September 17 through 20, 2026, at the Newport Yachting Center in downtown Newport, Rhode Island. Serving as the kickoff to boat … Learn More
This week, Senators Dan Sullivan (R-AK) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA), along with six of their colleagues, introduced legislation to reauthorize the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund (Trust Fund), a critical program that supports boating access, conservation and infrastructure across the … Learn More
South Carolina lawmakers approved legislation that would significantly reduce property tax applied to boats and simplify the way boats are taxed and titled, marking a major policy win for the state’s recreational boating industry. The measure passed the House earlier this week … Learn More
Marina Holdings LLC announced the acquisition of Irwin Marine, a premier marine dealership and service provider serving the Lake Winnipesaukee region. The transaction is being completed in partnership with Resilient Marinas. Under the structure of the agreement, Marina Holdings LLC will manage … Learn More
