METSTRADE announced that 58 products from 28 countries have been nominated to enter the final rounds of assessment for the 33rd edition of the globally recognized DAME Design Awards. Winners will be announced on the first day of the show, November 19. … Learn More
To clean up the nation’s coasts and Great Lakes and rid the nation’s shores of abandoned and derelict vessels (ADVs), the nonprofit BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water is creating a new national ADV database in partnership with the National … Learn More
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) has opened a call for proposals for its biennial SUR/TECH conference, scheduled for February 19 to 20, 2025. The event will be a hybrid conference, offering both in-person attendance in Annapolis, Maryland, and online participation. The focus … Learn More
Marinas, waterfront restaurants, businesses, boat clubs and first responder organizations wishing to have an impact on boating safety in their home waters can apply now to become a BoatUS Foundation Kid’s Life Jacket Loaner program site. Supported by BoatUS member donations, the program offers a simple … Learn More
During its board meetings at the 2024 International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) earlier this month, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) held biennial elections for its three manufacturing Divisional Boards: The Boat Manufacturers Division (BMD), Engine Manufacturers Division (EMD) and Marine … Learn More
Suntex Marina Investors LLC the largest standalone recreational marina owner in the U.S. by marina count and boat slips, announced the opening of Las Olas Marina. Reservations are now being taken for dock space available following the close of the Fort Lauderdale … Learn More
The International Council of Marine Industry Associations, ICOMIA, has opened pre-registration for the 2025 ICOMIA World Marinas Conference. The conference takes place in Venice from October 15 to 17 2025 and you can pre-register for this event at www.worldmarinasconference.com. The ICOMIA World … Learn More
Breast cancer strikes 1 of every 8 women – including those that work and recreate on the water. To bring the message of breast cancer awareness to boaters and their local communities in hopes of saving lives, five local TowBoatUS companies from Virginia to … Learn More
Allied Strategic Partners (ASP), a Dallas-based private asset management firm has purchased Prairie Creek Marina, located on Beaver Lake, in Rogers, Arkansas. As part of the acquisition, Blue Harbor Management, a subsidiary of ASP, will oversee the management and operations of Prairie … Learn More
The non-profit BoatUS Foundation will host the first-ever “Turning the Tide Online” summit February 25 to 27, 2025 to discuss sustainable boating-related waste management solutions and is calling for speakers to present. The goal of the summit is to join boaters, recyclers, marine professionals … Learn More
