On June 24, the U.S. House Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a legislative hearing to consider four bills related to wildlife conservation, water forecasting and recreational access. Among the legislation discussed, a key focus was H.R. 3858, the Sport Fish Restoration, Recreational Boating Safety, … Learn More
The Great Circle Group was recently launched as a new venture uniting Electronics Unlimited (EU) and Navtronics with technology entrepreneurs Damon Tassone and Michael Wexler. The company aims to establish the marine technology industry’s premier national sales and service brand, delivering unparalleled … Learn More
Waterfront Brands, specializing in designing and manufacturing premium boat docks and lifts, has announced its partnership with Suntex Marinas, a prominent marina management company known for delivering upscale, full-service marina experiences across the United States. This strategic partnership will offer an integrated … Learn More
Grand Banks and Palm Beach Motor Yachts have finalized the acquisition of Casey’s Marina at Spring Wharf in the heart of Newport, Rhode Island Harbor—the nation’s storied sailing capital and former America’s Cup venue. The purchase, which also includes the adjacent 10,000-square-foot … Learn More
The Newport International Boat Show presented by BankNewport announced that it is now accepting applications for the 2025 Newport for New Products (NFNP) Awards Program. In its 19th year and in partnership with three of the leading national marine publications, Cruising World, Sailing World and Yachting magazines, the NFNP program … Learn More
The National Marine Lenders Association (NMLA) has released its highly anticipated 2025 Annual Statistical Report (ASR) — the industry’s only comprehensive data resource supporting recreational marine loan production, profitability, and benchmarking. Designed as a key business intelligence tool, the ASR benefits all stakeholders in … Learn More
Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Rob Wittman (R-VA) introduced legislation to reauthorize the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund (Trust Fund), which funds critical conservation programs and recreational boating infrastructure projects in all 50 states. The Trust Fund – which was … Learn More
The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), North America’s premier technical trade event for the recreational marine industry, announced that registration for visitors is now open for this year’s Show, set to take place at the Tampa Convention Center, October 7 to … Learn More
Suntex Marinas has launched its Strategic Partner Program, an initiative delivering coast-to-coast customer impact across national recreational boating markets. Spanning over 90 marina locations in the most active boating states, the program creates a dynamic nationally connected U.S. boating community. The Suntex … Learn More
Monaco Marine, a leading boat service network in the Mediterranean, and Safe Harbor Marinas announced that they have entered into exclusive negotiations with a view to a merger. This transaction, after consultation with employee representatives and subject to regulatory approvals, will, if … Learn More
