In a pivotal move to confront declining new boat sales and unify the recreational marine industry around a shared growth strategy, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) have launched the Market Expansion Advisory Group. Hand-picked … Learn More
Freedom Boat Club, the world’s largest boat club and a Brunswick Corporation business and brand, announced the launch of its new mobile app. Launched initially on iOS in early 2025 and now available for Android users, the app serves Freedom’s entire North American membership. The app has quickly … Learn More
Suntex Marina Investors LLC (Suntex), the nation’s premier owner and operator of marina properties, has launched its newest boat club location at Saguaro Lake Marina in Mesa, Arizona. This expansion marks the 24th Suntex Boat Club location across 10 states. The launch of … Learn More
The Sea Tow Foundation, is now accepting sponsors for the 2025 National Boating Safety Awards, an annual awards program that honors outstanding for-profit companies in the recreational boating industry for their commitment to boating safety. Established in 2019, the program recognizes manufacturers, retailers, service … Learn More
Hyperfuels, in collaboration with Advanced Fuel Solutions (AFS), announced expanded market availability of PurFuels® E-Free gasoline through a growing network of distributors across key U.S. regions, including the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. Consumers and commercial users in Connecticut, New Jersey, Maryland, Texas, … Learn More
MDS Brand, industry-leader in boat builder and dealer technology solutions, announced the next revolution in lead generation tools with the release of its Visitor Reveal Suite. Comprised of the three breakthrough offerings – Visitor RevealTM, Footprint IDTM and DataFuelTM – the MDS … Learn More
A quick look at the annual U.S. Coast Guard recreational boating accident statistics shows “operator inattention” and “improper lookout” to be perennial placeholders in the top five primary contributing factors in boating accidents. A new online micro course, “S.C.A.N. – Improving Boater Situational Awareness,” … Learn More
Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MMA), a top-ranked public university with undergraduate degree programs focusing on science, engineering, technology, math and business that blend academics and experiential learning, recently held an Academy-created multi-day STEAM program aboard the SSV Ernestina-Morrissey for high school students identifying as women and/or non-binary. … Learn More
Guest Services, Inc., a hospitality management company, has been awarded the concession contract by the National Park Service (NPS) for Willow Beach Harbor in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. The Willow Beach concession is one of the most popular spots in … Learn More
Freedom Boat Club announced its expansion into the Middle East market with the upcoming launch of Freedom Boat Club of Dubai, set to open in Fall 2025. Strategically located in Dubai Harbour, the new club marks a significant milestone in Freedom Boat … Learn More
