West Marine, a leading boating, fishing and sailing retailer, and the founder of BlueFuture awarded over $100,000 in total grants during the 2020-2021 grant cycle to 64 community-based nonprofits across the country. BlueFuture was created by West Marine six years ago to … Learn More
Bermuda Tourism Authority and Visit Lauderdale will pair their nautical strengths in a new partnership designed to elevate both destinations’ desirable yachting lifestyle. Through marketing, public relations and events, Bermuda and Greater Fort Lauderdale will be highlighted as harbors for sun-seeking visitors … Learn More
Hurricane Hole Superyacht Marina at Paradise Landing in the Bahamas is undergoing a world-class redesign. Developed by Sterling Global Financial, the transformation of the iconic marina is well underway with completion slated for late 2021. The fully rebuilt marina will feature slips … Learn More
Freedom Boat Club, a division of Brunswick Corporation, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire its Freedom Boat Club of Chicago franchise operation and territory from its current owner. The scope of the transactions includes all four current … Learn More
The Massachusetts Marine Trades Association (MMTA) announced the release of two new videos highlighting the boating industry, with a focus on industry jobs in Massachusetts. The videos will lead the viewer to the Massachusetts Marine Trades Educational Trust (MMTET) website: http://massboatingcareers.com. Recognizing … Learn More
There are new engine cutoff device wear requirements for recreational boat operators as part of the January 1, 2021, passage of the National Defense Authorization Act that included a U.S. Coast Guard Reauthorization. These devices, commonly referred to as engine cutoff switches … Learn More
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR), the country’s leading outdoor recreation coalition, is holding a briefing with Hill staff and leaders of the outdoor recreation industry as they outline the $788 billion industry’s objectives and priorities for 2021 and beyond. The event will be … Learn More
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF), and the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announced their second-year collaboration on the industry-wide Get On Board consumer marketing campaign to recruit and retain new participants during the upcoming fishing and boating season. … Learn More
2021 marks the 70 plus years since the founding of Ward’s Marine Electric (WME). Founded in 1950, family-owned WME is an industry-leading marine electrical company based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The company provides dockside and shipyard service for power distribution systems on … Learn More
The $330 million redevelopment of Dana Point Harbor has moved one large step forward with Bellwether Financial Group – regional developer, global marina builder and operator – receiving the California Coastal Commission development permit, jumpstarting the harbor revitalization. The massive mixed-use project … Learn More
