The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) and the West Virginia University Brad and Alys Smith Outdoor Economic Development Collaborative (WVU OEDC) announced the National Outdoor Recreation Workforce Consortium (“Consortium”) to unite private-sector outdoor recreation business interests with leading 2- and 4-year institutions providing career and … Learn More
Marina owners, operators, and recreational boating professionals were honored for their commitment to keeping Ohio’s waterways clean at the 9th Annual Ohio Marina Conference. The conference, hosted by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) Office of Coastal Management and Division of … Learn More
The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) will host its next Educator Forum on April 2, bringing together high school and post-secondary educators, administrators, and marine service program leaders. This virtual event provides a collaborative platform to address challenges, share resources, and explore opportunities … Learn More
Amid last week’s news on tariffs and the subsequent potential economic and industry impacts, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has released its Monthly Recreational Boating Industry Data Summary report, offering a comprehensive analysis of recreational boating powerboat unit sales and key economic indicators … Learn More
BoatUS Foundation’s “Turning the Tide Online” summit highlighted three days of educational resources, enlightening panels and keynote addresses. World Surfing Champion Shaun Tomson opened the three-day virtual summit on day 1, along with presentations on the emerging technologies, processes and best practices sweeping the nation … Learn More
Discover Boating’s Dealer Finder tool continues driving potential boat buyers to dealer sites in the U.S. and Canada. The number of introductions to dealers from the U.S. Dealer Finder is up 26% year over year, and Canadian Dealer Finder introductions have increased 48% since … Learn More
The Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF) announced the success of its 48th Annual Broward County Waterway Cleanup, held March 1. Organized by MIASF and presented by the Florida Inland Navigational District (F.I.N.D.) and Informa Markets, this annual cleanup tradition is … Learn More
Simply Marinas represented both buyer and seller for the sale of Shelter Bay Marine in Marathon, Florida, which was sold to MarineMax, Inc. Simply Marinas handled the exclusive listing as a confidential offering with a competitive bidding process among select prequalified prospects … Learn More
Propspeed®, a leader in underwater foul-release coatings, announced a new partnership with The International SeaKeepers Society, a non-profit organization that facilitates oceanographic research aboard private vessels, on a new sustainability initiative aimed at raising awareness for marine conservation globally. The partnership with … Learn More
The Sea Tow Foundation™, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting boating safety, has launched the latest video in its “Sober Skipper™: Why It Matters” series, featuring professional bass angler Mike Iaconelli. In this newest release, Iaconelli shares why designating a Sober Skipper is essential for safe … Learn More
