The Michigan Clean Marina Program has re-certified four marinas as Clean Marinas, bringing the total number of certified marinas in the state to 55. Howe Interlakes Marine, Edward C. Grace Memorial Harbor, Algonac Harbor Club and Bouvier Bridge Marina are now certified … Learn More
This South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting a Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) Workshop on March 20 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The program will inform those wanting to apply for the grant, the goals of the grant, eligibility, … Learn More
Since 2016, Southport Marina in Southport, North Carolina, has been working with the City of Southport, the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office, local legislators and area businesses to establish a No Wake Zone for recreational vessels along approximately 3,000 feet of the Atlantic … Learn More
The Michigan Clean Marina Program is taking its online classroom on the road this spring, conducting in-person workshops on classroom lessons and best practices of the Clean Marina program. Michigan Sea Grant staff and Clean Marina certification specialists will conduct the training, … Learn More
The President’s Fiscal Year 2019 Civil Works budget for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is $4.785 billion with $3.769 billion coming from the General Fund of the Treasury, $965.13 million from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund, approximately $45 million from Special … Learn More
The States Organization for Boating Access (SOBA) is seeking presenters for its 2018 Annual Boating Conference to be held September 24 to 27 in Duluth, Minnesota. The theme of this year’s event is “Access is the Bridge to Superior Waters” with suggested … Learn More
The Virginia Assembly and House have passed bills SB 984 and HB 751 respectively, to allow towed motorsports behind outboard motor boats, if the propeller is below the water line and forward of the transom or integrated platform. Current law only allows … Learn More
The Outdoor Recreation Industry Roundtable (ORIR) and the American Recreation Coalition (ARC) have merged to form the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) with the purpose of providing a voice for outdoor recreation across the United States. ORIR was formed in 2017 as a … Learn More
The International Marina Institute (IMI), the training arm of the Association of Marina Industries (AMI), held its award ceremony for new Certified Marina Managers (CMMs) and Operators (CMOs) on February 1 at AMI’s annual International Marina & Boatyard Conference (IMBC) in New … Learn More
The American Boat Builders and Repairers Association (ABBRA) recognized several businesses and members at its Annual Awards Ceremony, held January 30 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Boatyard of the Year Award was presented to Hinckley Yacht Services of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, for … Learn More
