The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) today announced 2024 grantees for its George H.W. Bush Vamos A Pescar™ Education Fund, the ninth round of grants since it launched in 2014. The funding will help 12 programs in SIX states bring fishing … Learn More
The American Boatbuilders & Repairers Association announced the successful completion of its Annual Conference. Attended by some of the country’s leading boat and service yards, the Annual Conference was held in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, at the Broward County Convention Center. The 2024 … Learn More
Marine Development Inc. (MDI), a long-standing industry leader specializing in new marina construction, expansions, restoration and repair, wave attenuators, fuel docks and more, announced the successful renovation of Nine Marina in Eufaula, Oklahoma. The improvements and planning began in 2022, when Nine … Learn More
Island Global Yachting (IGY Marinas) announced the development of a new marina in the heart of Savannah, Georgia. Branded IGY Savannah Harbor Marina and developed in partnership with Savannah Harbor Partners LLC, the destination will, upon completion in the Spring of 2025, … Learn More
The American Boatbuilders & Repairers Association (ABBRA) welcomed two new members to its board of directors at its Annual Conference held in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The new members are Nicole Jacques of Rhumbline Communications and Seth McGonical, from Saunders Yachtworks. All directors … Learn More
The Association of Marina Industries (AMI) announced its largest-ever class of Certified Marina Managers (CMMs) and Certified Marina Operators (CMOs), with 36 professionals completing their certifications. This achievement was celebrated during the annual AMI Conference and Expo, solidifying AMI’s commitment to advancing … Learn More
Hempel, a leader in antifouling technology, announced that its innovative, high-performance, copper-free and biocide-free antifouling coatings Silic One and Hempaspeed Thin Film (TF) acrylic will be available for distribution in the state of Washington for the first time, through Hempel’s North American … Learn More
Boat Fix, a recreational boating telematics company that provides customized solutions for the boating industry through a combination of remote monitoring, GPS tracking and sophisticated geofencing, backed by 24/7 live customer support, announced a partnership with TowBoatUS and insurance brokers Marshall + Sterling. … Learn More
New global industry research outlining the multiple propulsion technology pathways propelling the boating industry toward decarbonization has been the focus of recent national consumer and boating media coverage during the winter boat show season. This first-of-its-kind, independent and peer-reviewed research was fielded by leading global engineering … Learn More
Pirate’s Cove Marina, previously owned by the late Jim Tobin and his wife Tammy, is now owned by the Harrell family of Ahoskie, North Carolina. The Harrells, owners of Jernigan Oil Company and Duck Thru Food Stores, have an established history with … Learn More
