The Canadian government’s proposed luxury tax on new boats valued at CA $250,000 – originally scheduled to take effect January 1, 2022 – is expected to be fully implemented in the weeks to come. A spokesperson for Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland … Learn More
Maryland’s Clean Marina program announced that the following marinas and boatyards have maintained their Clean Marina certifications during late 2021 and early 2022: Annapolis City Marina (Since 2006) Herrington Harbour Marinas (Since 2000) Horn Point Harbor (Since 2017) Inner Harbor Marina (Since … Learn More
The Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF), owners of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), together with their partner, Informa Markets, producers of FLIBS, announce the record-breaking results of an economic impact study conducted by Thomas J. Murray & Associates … Learn More
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) and American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) next free online Risk Mitigation Series, dedicated to reducing the risk involved in designing and building recreational boats will be held on May 17. Registration is now open for … Learn More
Oasis Marinas has been tapped to manage Rod ‘N’ Reel and Marina West marinas, both located in Chesapeake Beach, Maryland. The 300-slip Rod ‘N’ Reel marina is located conveniently to Baltimore and Washington, D.C. and features amenities including refueling stations (gas & … Learn More
Suntex Marina Investors, LLC announced its transaction to join forces with established marina management company, Westrec Marinas. One of the world’s largest owner-operators of marinas and marine-related businesses, Westrec Marinas provides professional management services to its properties, affiliates, and clients. Founded in … Learn More
Suntex Marina Investors, LLC (Suntex), has acquired Lynn Creek Marina located on Joe Pool Lake in Grande Prairie between Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas. Joe Pool Lake is a 7,500-acre flood control lake built and operated by the Army Corp of Engineers. … Learn More
After two years of research, consultation, and fine-tuning, the ABYC Foundation launched the first official Marine Trades Accreditation Program (MTAP) for schools teaching marine service. MTAP is designed to ensure quality training that is aligned with industry needs, at both high school … Learn More
Monument Marine Group (MMG), a Baltimore-based investment firm focused on opportunities within the marine industry, acquired Coles Point Marina, to further expand their marine management footprint. MMG will invest significantly into the asset, enhancing the existing amenities while adding new experiential offerings … Learn More
Freedom Boat Club, a division of Brunswick Corporation, announced its first Idaho franchise representing the 34th U.S. state to have a Freedom Boat Club location. The new territory, FBC of North Idaho, will open its first location in Couer d’Alene, known as … Learn More
