Freedom Boat Club, the world’s largest boat club operator, continues to transform the boating experience with a focus on creating accessible and elevated experiences for its members. In support of that mission, and as the 2023 season kicks off, Freedom announced several … Learn More
N.C. Division of Coastal Management has certified its 50th North Carolina Clean Marina. Clean Marina is a designation given to marinas that exceed minimum regulatory requirements. Point Marina/Marine Craft in Pamlico County received certification in January and became the 50th marina to join … Learn More
Bonnier LLC took significant actions to continue its transformation into the leading outdoor adventure company. Most significant among the actions is a new integrated structure built around brands and communities instead of products. Whereas the company previously had separate Media and Events divisions, … Learn More
The American Boatbuilders & Repairers Association (ABBRA), welcomed three new members at its Annual Conference in Daytona Beach to its 2023 board of directors: Andy Tyska, Bristol Marine; Ron Gift, Safe Harbor Marinas; and Mike Arieta, Hinckley Yachts. All directors are elected … Learn More
Brunswick Corporation has named John Buelow executive vice president and president of Mercury Marine. Buelow was previously vice president, Global Operations, Mercury Marine and succeeds Chris Drees, who has decided to leave Brunswick to pursue opportunities outside the Company and the marine … Learn More
Finnish startup Skipperi, a shared-use boating subscription service and peer-to-peer boat rental platform, has raised €7M ($7.6M USD) in series A funding. The round was led by Yamaha Motor, with Baltiska Handels Sverige, Matu Capital, and HP Capital also participating. The company … Learn More
TopSide Marinas, a family-owned company that acquires and operates high-quality marinas around the country, announced the acquisition of April Plaza Marina, a 4.9-acre marina located in Montgomery on Lake Conroe, just outside North Houston, Texas. The family-owned and operated marine facility offers … Learn More
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas finalized a three-year strategic plan that seeks to further strengthen how the association fuels the success of the marine industry. Through expanded dealer training and educational programs and a focus on higher levels of industry … Learn More
On January 26th the Massachusetts Marine Trades Association (MMTA) hosted its 17th annual Business of Boating (BOB) Conference at the Lakeview Pavilion in Foxboro, Massachusetts. Approximately 160 in-person attendees and more than 30 remote attendees attended this year’s event with in-person attendance … Learn More
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced the availability of nearly $20 million in Federal Fiscal Year 2023 funding to help modernize small U.S. shipyards and train the workforce in this critical sector in January. MARAD’s Small Shipyard Grant Program … Learn More
