Freedom Boat Club, a division of Brunswick Corporation, has just completed the largest franchise conference in the company’s 30-year history and its first since being acquired by Brunswick. The theme of the event, Expanding Horizons, celebrated three decades of success with a recognition … Learn More
The Jacksonville In-Water Boat Show is relocating to the Jacksonville Jaguars home field. JBM & Associates, producers of the show, have secured TIAA Bank Field from April 3 to 5, 2020, for the land portion of the annual show. Boats will be … Learn More
Freedom Boat Club has a new addition to its fleet, the Freedom Boat Club Seadan, a street legal boat-car. “This has been more fun than I even imagined,” Lisa Almeida, president of Freedom Boat Club Jacksonville, said. “When people see me coming … Learn More
Infographics detailing the latest recreational boating sales and economic impact data are available from the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA). The infographics are available by U.S., state and congressional district levels. Data in the new economic impact infographics include: Total economic activity … Learn More
The Massachusetts Marine Trades Association (MMTA) will host the annual Business of Boating (BOB) conference on January 23 at Lakeview Pavilion, Foxboro, Massachusetts. This will be the 15th year for this educational conference. BOB will feature a full lineup of educational sessions … Learn More
California-based Marine Recreation Association (MRA) and the Marina Industries Association (MIA) based in Australia have entered into a collaborative agreement to launch the Global Gold Anchor program in the United States. (For more details on the program, see the story from the … Learn More
Internationally recognized coastal engineer, Jack Cox, who recently joined consulting firm, Edgewater Resources as Director of Engineering, has been appointed by the Permanent International Association of Navigation Congresses (PIANC) as the U.S. primary representative, helping set the global standards for building and … Learn More
Marine Marketers of America (MMA) is accepting entries for the 2019 Neptune Awards competition, a recognition program for marine marketers in North America. The annual contest, now in its 12th year, is open to any company or organization producing and publishing marine … Learn More
The Progressive® Insurance Miami International Boat Show® Innovation Awards program is accepting submissions. The program provides the opportunity for eligible exhibitors to enter new products into 26 product categories. 2020 Innovation Award winners will be announced and honored during the Miami Boat Show’s Innovation Breakfast on … Learn More
The American Boat Builder and Repairer Association (ABBRA) is bringing two of its most popular courses to Newport, Rhode Island, in January 2020, hosted by IYRS (International Yacht Restoration School) School of Technology & Trades. The courses, Marine Service Manager TM, from … Learn More
