Discover Boating, powered by National Marine Manufacturers Association and Marine Retailers Association of America, offers an online resource center with a variety of marketing materials dedicated to helping industry stakeholders engage next generation boaters, nurture newcomers, and elevate the customer service experience. B2B.DiscoverBoating.com is home … Learn More
The Association of Marina Industries (AMI) Training Institute recognized 25 newly designated Certified Marina Managers (CMMs) and Certified Marina Operators (CMOs) at the annual AMI Conference & Expo held in Daytona Beach, Florida. This year the institute welcomed 17 new CMMs and … Learn More
The Sea Tow Foundation , a nonprofit organization dedicated to boating safety, is seeking donations to help fulfill the life jacket requests they received for their 2023 Life Jacket Loaner Program . More than 250 applications from 46 states – a record … Learn More
Freedom Boat Club, the world’s largest boat club operator, continues to transform the boating experience with a focus on creating accessible and elevated experiences for its members. In support of that mission, and as the 2023 season kicks off, Freedom announced several … Learn More
N.C. Division of Coastal Management has certified its 50th North Carolina Clean Marina. Clean Marina is a designation given to marinas that exceed minimum regulatory requirements. Point Marina/Marine Craft in Pamlico County received certification in January and became the 50th marina to join … Learn More
Bonnier LLC took significant actions to continue its transformation into the leading outdoor adventure company. Most significant among the actions is a new integrated structure built around brands and communities instead of products. Whereas the company previously had separate Media and Events divisions, … Learn More
The American Boatbuilders & Repairers Association (ABBRA), welcomed three new members at its Annual Conference in Daytona Beach to its 2023 board of directors: Andy Tyska, Bristol Marine; Ron Gift, Safe Harbor Marinas; and Mike Arieta, Hinckley Yachts. All directors are elected … Learn More
Brunswick Corporation has named John Buelow executive vice president and president of Mercury Marine. Buelow was previously vice president, Global Operations, Mercury Marine and succeeds Chris Drees, who has decided to leave Brunswick to pursue opportunities outside the Company and the marine … Learn More
Finnish startup Skipperi, a shared-use boating subscription service and peer-to-peer boat rental platform, has raised €7M ($7.6M USD) in series A funding. The round was led by Yamaha Motor, with Baltiska Handels Sverige, Matu Capital, and HP Capital also participating. The company … Learn More
TopSide Marinas, a family-owned company that acquires and operates high-quality marinas around the country, announced the acquisition of April Plaza Marina, a 4.9-acre marina located in Montgomery on Lake Conroe, just outside North Houston, Texas. The family-owned and operated marine facility offers … Learn More
