The U.S. Coast Guard has released the 2023 calendar year statistics on recreational boating incidents reporting a decrease in fatalities and incidents. Fatalities fell by 11.3% to 564 from 636 in 2022, while overall incidents decreased by 4.9% from 4,040 to 3,844. … Learn More
On May 16, the National Marine Manufacturers Association’s (NMMA) president and CEO Frank Hugelmeyer, met with the Office of Management and Budget to discuss the recreational boating industry’s opposition to the expansion of the 2008 North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction … Learn More
Brunswick Corporation has released its 2023 Sustainability Report, highlighting its actions in social and environmental responsibility. The company improved its performance from the previous year in reducing carbon emissions, energy consumption and water use, and attained zero waste to landfill status at a … Learn More
StanCraft, a Hayden, Idaho-based private family of companies, in partnership with an investor group, announced the acquisition of Templin’s on the River in Post Falls, Idaho. Founded in 1986, Templin’s is a 167-room waterfront hotel, bar and marina. With new, supportive ownership, … Learn More
Rodan Enterprises LLC, along with its founders Dana and Ron Russikoff (former owners of the SureShade® retractable sunshade product line for boats), announced that its latest venture – One River Development LLC – has recently acquired a 6-acre waterfront parcel on the … Learn More
Oasis Marinas, a leading marina management company, has acquired Diversified Marine Services, a prominent provider of boat service solutions. This strategic partnership represents a significant milestone for Oasis Marinas as it continues to strengthen its position in the marine industry and expand … Learn More
Join the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) for an industry webinar to learn the why & how of the Discover Boating brand, created to attract new boaters and retain current boaters. Learn more about who the … Learn More
Advocates from the recreational boating and fishing industry gathered in Washington, D.C., last week to tackle the pressing issues confronting the $230 billion sector during the three-day American Boating Congress (ABC). Conversations with lawmakers focused on infrastructure, boater access, manufacturing, and sustainability, … Learn More
The 8th Connecticut Spring Boat Show raised over $29,000 for Sails Up 4 Cancer. Funds raised included 50% proceeds from ticket sales, a $3000 anonymous donation, $530 from J. McLaughlin, and over $750 in merchandise sales proceeds. The three-day event held April … Learn More
Registration is open for the Association of Marina Industries’ next Clean and Resilient Marina Professional courses. Industry experts Tom Delotto, CMM, CMSM, CRMP, director of safety and compliance for Suntex Marinas, and Margaret Boshek, PE, Peng, senior coastal engineer at Moffatt & … Learn More
