The Sea Tow Foundation™, in partnership with the Boating Safety Advisory Council, is now accepting applications for the 2025 National Boating Safety Awards. With support from industry sponsors, including Presenting Sponsor – Suzuki Marine, the awards will be presented at the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition … Learn More
The Newport International Boat Show, presented by Bank of Newport announced that it will include a multitude of new and exciting educational activities and opportunities for attendees and boating enthusiasts to enjoy. This year’s show will take place September 11 to 14, … Learn More
David Kendall, CCIM, senior advisor and national marina specialist with SVN Marinas, announced the successful sale of Day Break Marina, a premier full-service marina located on Bayou Chico in Pensacola, Florida, to Windward Marina Group, LLC. The transaction closed on August 1, … Learn More
Marine Group Boat Works (MGBW), a San Diego-based boatbuilding and repair company, has been purchased for an undisclosed amount by co-founder and president Todd Roberts, who has joined forces with entrepreneurs Chip Besse, a MGBW customer with successful investments in multiple industries, and … Learn More
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has released its 2024 Canadian Economic Factoids report , offering a detailed look at national economic indicators from 2011 through 2024, now available as part of the annual Canadian Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract. In 2024, Canada’s economy continued its … Learn More
The Sea Tow Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting boating safety, is proud to announce the addition of eight new members to its Boating Safety Advisory Council. These individuals will join a diverse group of industry leaders and advocates who will work … Learn More
In a first-of-its-kind effort across six states and two unincorporated territories, dozens of coastal communities will see a significant investment in removing more than 300 abandoned and derelict vessels (ADVs) from their local waters. With four-year project funding from the National Oceanic and … Learn More
West Marine Pro, the premier supplier of marine products for professionals, announced a strategic partnership with Tropic Ocean Airways, a leading private charter, scheduled flight and yacht transfer airline serving Florida, the Bahamas and the Northeast. Founded by a former U.S. Navy … Learn More
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced the Maritime Administration (MARAD) awarded $8.75 million in grants to revitalize U.S. shipyards and advance America’s maritime dominance. The funding is part of the Small Shipyard Grant program, which supports advanced training, workforce development and … Learn More
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced the formal launch of its 2026 model year Dealer-Manufacturer Scorecard Program. To arrive at this formal launch, MRAA fielded a four-month pilot program of this Scorecard Program over the winter, including 12 brands from … Learn More
