Goodhue Boat Company, a family-owned business with a rich history dating back to its establishment in 1903, has acquired Crystal Shores Marina and Crazy Horse Marina, both situated on Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia. This strategic expansion marks a significant milestone for … Learn More
The Sea Tow Foundation , a non-profit organization dedicated to boating safety, has unveiled the session and speaker lineup for its inaugural Life Jacket Loaner Conference . Set to take place March 5 to 7, the virtual conference will feature a variety of sessions focused on … Learn More
The N.C. Division of Coastal Management (DCM) has certified its latest North Carolina Clean Marina, a designation given to marinas that exceed minimum regulatory requirements. Ocean Isle Marina in Brunswick County received certification in January. The Clean Marina program illustrates how marina … Learn More
The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to strengthening the Coast Guard community and service by supporting members and families, has kicked off its 2024 scholarship season. Children of Coast Guard members can apply from February 1 to April 1 for … Learn More
The Massachusetts Marine Trades Association hosted its 18th annual BOB (Business of Boating) Conference at the Lakeview Pavilion in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The conference brought together approximately 175 attendees, which was up more than 10% from last year. The professional development conference provided … Learn More
Southern Marinas, a premier owner and operator of marinas across the nation, has purchased Stock Island Yacht Club & Marina in Key West, Florida, from SH Marinas 6000, LLC, an affiliate of Spottswood Companies, Inc. The sale of the marina will allow … Learn More
Yamaha has signed an agreement to acquire all shares of marine electric propulsion manufacturer Torqeedo, with the aim of strengthening its development capabilities in the field of electric propulsion, as well as supporting Yamaha’s efforts to help achieve carbon neutrality in the … Learn More
Freedom Boat Club has been recognized on the 2024 Top 500 Franchise List by Entrepreneur Magazine for the 8th consecutive year, ranking first in the Boat Clubs category and 211th overall. Entrepreneur analyzed more than 1,300 companies and scored them based on factors such as size … Learn More
ABYC’s Marine Law Symposium will be held February 29 as a hybrid event, with both in-person access in Annapolis, Maryland, and online options. The course teaches attendees to navigate the legal aspects of recreational boating accidents and other information not found anywhere … Learn More
Getmyboat, a leading booking platform for yacht charters and boat rentals and Your Boat Club, a large privately-owned boat club, announced they are joining forces to expand offerings to meet customer demand in key locations. Through this partnership, Your Boat Club’s rental … Learn More
