MarineMax, Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Shelter Bay Marine, a full-service marina and storage facility in the heart of the Florida Keys. The acquisition is expected to close by the end of June 2025 and be accretive in the … Learn More
Coastal Technologies Corporation (Coastal), a global leader in innovative environmental protection solutions, announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has awarded the company a comprehensive utility patent. This milestone positions Coastal at the forefront of developing technologies designed to safeguard and … Learn More
Gantry, the largest independent commercial mortgage banking firm in the United States, has secured a $9.5 million permanent loan to refinance Columbia Crossings, a mixed-use special purpose property featuring three marinas, floating home moorage, self-storage facilities, a storage yard, and commercial space … Learn More
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC), the nonprofit organization that develops voluntary global safety standards for the design, construction, maintenance and repair of recreational boats, published the H-24 Gasoline (Petrol) Fuel Systems standard, introducing new requirements for in-tank fuel pumps and … Learn More
New speakers have been announced for the BoatUS Foundation’s “Turning the Tide Online” Virtual Summit, scheduled for February 25-27, 2025. “Turning the Tide Online” will be an engaging online experience for virtual attendees who will have access to on-demand content and live presentations on topics … Learn More
On Thursday, January 23rd, the Massachusetts Marine Trades Association (MMTA) hosted its 19th annual Business of Boating (BOB) Conference at the Lakeview Pavilion in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The conference brought together nearly 200 attendees. The professional development conference provided attendees with sessions that … Learn More
The American Boat & Yacht Council Foundation (ABYC Foundation) has announced Keith Rollins, a marine instructor at Suncoast Technical College in Sarasota, Florida, as its 2024 Educator of the Year. The annual award honors extraordinary marine service technology instructors teaching in a … Learn More
Freedom Boat Club announced it surpassed 600,000-member boating trips in 2024, marking the second consecutive year the company has achieved this milestone. This achievement spans Freedom Boat Club’s 400+ locations across North America, Europe and Australia, reinforcing the company’s leadership in expanding … Learn More
On January 21, the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) hosted its Educator Forum, bringing together 25 educators, administrators, and marine service program leaders from across the United States. This virtual event provided a platform to address challenges, share resources and explore … Learn More
Registration is now open for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) 9th Annual Ohio Marina Conference. The conference will be held on Thursday, March 6 at Sawmill Creek Resort in Huron, Ohio. The conference is organized by the Ohio Sea Grant … Learn More
