Avikus, HD Hyundai’s autonomous navigation in-house startup is now a standard-fit option on AquaSport’s brand-new flagship, the AS28 for model year 2025. Under new ownership, AquaSport is joining forces with cutting-edge partners such as Avikus to enable the addition of innovative navigational … Learn More
The Pacific Coast Congress of Harbormasters and Port Managers is accepting applications for scholarships and project grants made available through the organization’s Barbara Schwantes Fund (BSF). Scholarships and grants are available for up to $1000 and are issued through a competitive process. … Learn More
David and Maryann Johndrow, seasoned boaters and technology innovators – have introduced BoatBot, created as a solution that enhances the boating experience through advanced AI technology. By integrating multiple features into one platform, BoatBot aims to improve operational efficiency and elevate customer … Learn More
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC), the nonprofit organization dedicated to developing safety standards for the design, construction, maintenance and repair of boats, announced dates for its annual Standards Week, January 5 to 9, 2025, at the Drury Plaza Hotel San … Learn More
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) released a new report, “Recreation Funding in America: Current Results and Future Insights.” This first-of-its-kind comprehensive study conducted by Southwick Associates, Inc. on behalf of ORR aggregates and analyzes current federal funding streams for outdoor recreation and identifies … Learn More
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2024 NMMA Hall of Fame Award. NMMA Hall of Fame inductees are industry icons — visionaries whose outstanding contributions have and continue to advance, guide, and transform the industry. To nominate a worthy marine leader, … Learn More
Suntex Marina Investors, LLC (Suntex), the largest standalone recreational marina owner in the United States by marina count and boat slips, has completed the process of joining forces with Almar Marinas through the acquisition of four marinas located in Oakland that had … Learn More
TopSide Marinas, a family-owned company that acquires and operates high-quality marinas around the country, announced the acquisition of two marinas on the scenic shores of Lake Michigan, including Bay Marine of Sturgeon Bay and Bay Marine of Chicago. Previous owners, Matt and … Learn More
A team comprised of Downriver residents Justin Bise, Robert Molnar, Ron Thomas and Joshua Cade announce their purchase of Humbug Marina and JP’s Waterfront Restaurant in Gibraltar, Michigan. The team, through a newly formed entity named Rise Gibraltar LLC, took over management … Learn More
In a meeting with the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) and the Association of Marina Industries (AMI) formally requested the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) withdraw its proposed amendments to the … Learn More
