Marine Group Boat Works (MGBW), a San Diego-based boatbuilding and repair company, has been purchased for an undisclosed amount by co-founder and president Todd Roberts, who has joined forces with entrepreneurs Chip Besse, a MGBW customer with successful investments in multiple industries, and … Learn More
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has released its 2024 Canadian Economic Factoids report , offering a detailed look at national economic indicators from 2011 through 2024, now available as part of the annual Canadian Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract. In 2024, Canada’s economy continued its … Learn More
The Sea Tow Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting boating safety, is proud to announce the addition of eight new members to its Boating Safety Advisory Council. These individuals will join a diverse group of industry leaders and advocates who will work … Learn More
In a first-of-its-kind effort across six states and two unincorporated territories, dozens of coastal communities will see a significant investment in removing more than 300 abandoned and derelict vessels (ADVs) from their local waters. With four-year project funding from the National Oceanic and … Learn More
West Marine Pro, the premier supplier of marine products for professionals, announced a strategic partnership with Tropic Ocean Airways, a leading private charter, scheduled flight and yacht transfer airline serving Florida, the Bahamas and the Northeast. Founded by a former U.S. Navy … Learn More
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced the Maritime Administration (MARAD) awarded $8.75 million in grants to revitalize U.S. shipyards and advance America’s maritime dominance. The funding is part of the Small Shipyard Grant program, which supports advanced training, workforce development and … Learn More
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced the formal launch of its 2026 model year Dealer-Manufacturer Scorecard Program. To arrive at this formal launch, MRAA fielded a four-month pilot program of this Scorecard Program over the winter, including 12 brands from … Learn More
Safe Harbor Marinas announced Los Sueños Marina in Costa Rica as its newest location. Safe Harbor Los Sueños is the ultimate full-service port for luxury sportfishing boats and yachts. The marina can accommodate vessels up to 180 feet and offers 200 wet … Learn More
The Simply Marinas team recently represented both the seller and the buyer in the sale of Pebble Isle Marina and Campground in Tennessee. The marketing and sales process was managed using Simply Marinas’ confidential offering process. The successful and pristine marina and … Learn More
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
