Panama City’s proximity to water is one of its biggest draws to outsiders – but in 2018, when Hurricane Michael hit the city, that waterfront location also resulted in the city being devastated by floodwaters. In the time since then, the proximity … Learn More
The American Boat Builders and Repairers Association’s (ABBRA) Annual East Coast Marine Service Managers Course will be held February 19 to 23 in Newport, Rhode Island, at the Newport Marriott. ABBRA offers the only extensive leadership training for boatyard operators that provides … Learn More
Trade registration for the National Marine Manufacturers Association’s (NMMA) 2023 Discover Boating boat shows is now available to industry representatives and stakeholders. The digital NMMA Marine Trade Credential will provide access to all NMMA consumer events, excluding the Discover Boating Miami International … Learn More
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) has released economic data for 2021 exhibiting outdoor recreation’s powerful and positive economic impact on the U.S. economy. These new numbers show outdoor recreation generates $862 billion in economic output and 4.5 … Learn More
Vision Marine Technologies, a global leader and innovator in electric transition of the recreational boating industry, has launched a partnership with a large franchisee of Freedom Boat Club (FBC), a subsidiary of Brunswick Corporation. The franchisee of FBC, located in Deerfield, Florida, … Learn More
The International Marine Electronics Alliance (IMEA), a 501 (c) (3) supporting organization of the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA), has awarded six marine electronics industry scholarships to students currently enrolled in marine trade school technology programs. Each student was awarded a $5,000 … Learn More
Steven Ekovich, executive managing director of the Leisure Investment Properties Group, in association with New England Commercial Brokerage Inc., announced the sale of Black Oak Marina located on Cherokee Lake in Tennessee. Brett Murphy and Jeff Spilman, both vice presidents of investments, … Learn More
The Sea Tow Foundation , with support from MarineMax in the form of a generous donation match, is promoting a month of giving for boating safety throughout November. The Sea Tow Foundation fulfills its mission of providing education, tools, and resources to … Learn More
Acknowledging the significant challenge facing many recreational boat owners who are unable to pay salvage costs for their Hurricane Ian- wrecked vessels, or who may still be assessing the extent of the damage, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) extended … Learn More
Boatsetter, a leading marketplace for boat rentals and on-water experiences in the U.S., and Suntex Marina Investors, LLC, an owner and operator of best-in-class marina properties, announced a partnership to provide boat owners in the Boatsetter program with access to slips at … Learn More
