The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) has named Sarah Devlin as the new accreditation director to manage and promote the ABYC Foundation’s expanding Marine Trades Accreditation Program (MTAP), which launched earlier this year. Devlin will work directly with secondary and post-secondary … Learn More
Based off updates from city and government officials and national and local news outlets, we know many marinas along Florida’s Gulf Coast, specifically around Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and the surrounding areas, experienced catastrophic damage due to Hurricane Ian. As residents and … Learn More
After much anticipation, the Board of Directors and leadership of Great Lakes Boat Building School (GLBBS) hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking of its $3.8 million Marine Technology Center on October 1, on campus in Cedarville, Michigan. Construction for the 10,000-square-foot marine skilled trades … Learn More
Barkers Island Marina has been officially certified as a Wisconsin Clean Marina. The marina, located along Lake Superior, has made strides in green infrastructure, completing a stormwater wetland project last year. This addition helps naturally treat runoff from the service area and … Learn More
The Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Association (AIWA) will host its 2022 Annual Meeting November 16 and 17 in Norfolk, Virginia, at the Sheraton Waterside Hotel. The agenda is packed with informative presentations and multiple opportunities to connect with representatives from the U.S. Army … Learn More
BoatPAC, the only political action committee representing the recreational boating and fishing industry, has announced that it crossed the fundraising threshold of $300,000 in contributions for the 2022 Fiscal Year. The PAC is projecting annual receipts at $301,750, which is a record … Learn More
When recreational boats break down on the water and need help getting home. the TowBoatUS towing fleet often responds. The red boats of the fleet responded more than 90,000 times last year. For the month of October, however, five red towboats across the United … Learn More
The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to strengthening the Coast Guard community and service by supporting members and families, announced the activation of its emergency disaster relief program to provide vital assistance to Coast Guard members and their families impacted … Learn More
The leading organizations representing recreational fishing and boating in the United States urged the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to pause its proposed North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule, citing numerous significant flaws with the proposal. The proposed rule would broaden … Learn More
Founded on September 30th, 1992, by visionary boat builder leaders, the American Boatbuilders Association, Inc., the leading buying group for independent boat builders is celebrating its 30th anniversary. The Founding Members included Jim Lane of Chaparral Boats, Doug Smith of Baja Boats, … Learn More
