A collaboration agreement between the European Boating Industry (EBI) and ICOMIA was renewed at the Cannes Yachting Festival. This partnership was formed to bring the interests of the recreational marine industry to the attention of the European Union (EU) institutions and stakeholders … Learn More
The Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released statistics on September 20 showing the role that outdoor recreation – including boating and fishing – plays in each state’s economy. An updated set of national outdoor recreation statistics was released at … Learn More
The nonprofit BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water together with the United States Powerboat Show and Freedom Boat Club of Maryland will offer a choice of three on-water powerboat training courses taught aboard single engine powerboats: Intro to Boating, Women Making Waves, and Precision Docking and Boat Handling. … Learn More
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) has announced the education lineup for its inaugural Dealer Week Conference and Expo including experts from inside and outside the marine industry and a mix of professional educators, expert consultants and innovators from the … Learn More
The Rhode Island Marine Trades Association (RIMTA) presented its 2019 RIMTA Anchor Award to Cynthia Goss during the Newport International Boat Show. The Anchor Award is given to a person or organization who, by their work and efforts, brings international attention to … Learn More
Trex Company, manufacturer of high-performance, wood-alternative decking and railing, and a leader in low-maintenance outdoor living products, is strengthening its distribution network with a territory expansion for one of its distributor partners. Effective immediately, Phoenix-based Capital Lumber will add Colorado to its … Learn More
Registration for the International Marina & Boatyard Conference (IMBC) is now open at MarinaAssociation.org/IMBC. Entering its 18th year, the conference will be held January 14 to 16, 2020, at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and is produced by … Learn More
Seattle Yachts, a new boat dealer and yacht brokerage firm with offices in the Pacific Northwest, Southern California, and South Florida, has purchased Northern Marine. Included in the sale are the rights to the Northern Marine brand, the shipyard in Anacortes, Washington, … Learn More
Snag-A-Slip, the leading online boat slip reservation service has acquired SlipSure, the largest app for instant and same day boater bookings. Snag-A-Slip said this move positions the company as a category leader across all types of boater reservations, including long-term, short-term and … Learn More
Jim Bronstien and Kevin Quirk, known in the industry for their experience and expertise in executive marina and boatyard management, oversight and analysis, have formed a new venture. US Marina Group (USMG), is a premier marina management company for marinas in the … Learn More
