Suntex Marinas Investors LLC announced a recapitalization of the company led by funds affiliated with Centerbridge Partners, L.P., and funds affiliated with Resilient Capital Partners, LLC, alongside key management members. Suntex owns and operates 31 market-leading marinas which provide boat docking and … Learn More
Maryland Clean Marina program staff are partnering with the Marine Trades Association of Maryland to host two “Welcome to Boating” clinics to help boaters improve basic but stressful skills so they are more likely to stay in the sport and are safer. … Learn More
West Marine, a leading boating, fishing and sailing retailer, and the founder of BlueFuture awarded over $100,000 in total grants during the 2020-2021 grant cycle to 64 community-based nonprofits across the country. BlueFuture was created by West Marine six years ago to … Learn More
Bermuda Tourism Authority and Visit Lauderdale will pair their nautical strengths in a new partnership designed to elevate both destinations’ desirable yachting lifestyle. Through marketing, public relations and events, Bermuda and Greater Fort Lauderdale will be highlighted as harbors for sun-seeking visitors … Learn More
Hurricane Hole Superyacht Marina at Paradise Landing in the Bahamas is undergoing a world-class redesign. Developed by Sterling Global Financial, the transformation of the iconic marina is well underway with completion slated for late 2021. The fully rebuilt marina will feature slips … Learn More
Freedom Boat Club, a division of Brunswick Corporation, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire its Freedom Boat Club of Chicago franchise operation and territory from its current owner. The scope of the transactions includes all four current … Learn More
The Massachusetts Marine Trades Association (MMTA) announced the release of two new videos highlighting the boating industry, with a focus on industry jobs in Massachusetts. The videos will lead the viewer to the Massachusetts Marine Trades Educational Trust (MMTET) website: http://massboatingcareers.com. Recognizing … Learn More
There are new engine cutoff device wear requirements for recreational boat operators as part of the January 1, 2021, passage of the National Defense Authorization Act that included a U.S. Coast Guard Reauthorization. These devices, commonly referred to as engine cutoff switches … Learn More
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR), the country’s leading outdoor recreation coalition, is holding a briefing with Hill staff and leaders of the outdoor recreation industry as they outline the $788 billion industry’s objectives and priorities for 2021 and beyond. The event will be … Learn More
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF), and the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announced their second-year collaboration on the industry-wide Get On Board consumer marketing campaign to recruit and retain new participants during the upcoming fishing and boating season. … Learn More
