Recordings of Grow Boating’s three-part webinar series featuring Heather Lutze of Findability University, are available at GrowBoating.org. Downloadable handouts are also available. The series, which ended May 1, is designed to help marine businesses develop a marketing and search engine optimization (SEO) … Learn More
Mercury Marine, manufacturer of recreational marine propulsion engines, has released its 2019 Sustainability Report and enhanced digital presence, focusing on its commitment to social responsibility. The annual report shows that, in each of the major categories of its sustainability initiative, Mercury continues … Learn More
On May 3, New Jersey’s Governor signed S1074, which provides for protection of public right of access to certain public trust lands. The Marine Trades Association of New Jersey (MTA/NJ) again ensured that protections for marinas were written into the law. The … Learn More
PIANC is seeking young professionals, under 40 years of age, to apply for the PIANC De Paepe-Willems Awards (PIANC-DPWA). The award will be granted to candidates who submit the most outstanding paper on subjects in the fields of design, construction, improvement, maintenance … Learn More
Atlanta-based OneWater Marine Holdings has acquired Caribee Boat Sales and Marina of Islamorada, Florida. Caribee has been serving the Florida Keys since 1947. Details of the acquisition were not disclosed. “As I considered retirement, I wanted to make sure I placed this … Learn More
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin introduced the bipartisan Strengthening Buy America for Small Shipyard Grants Act to close a loophole in the “buy American” language of the Small Shipyard Grant program. The bill is cosponsored by Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA). While Buy American requirements already … Learn More
The Foundation for Recreational Boating Safety, Education and Environmental Awareness announced that Bill Yeargin, president and CEO of Correct Craft, is the recipient of the 2019 Hammond Marine Industry Leadership Award. Yeargin will be honored at the American Boating Congress (ABC) in … Learn More
Safe Harbor Marinas, LLC has acquired New England Boatworks in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, increasing its portfolio of marinas to 80 facilities across the United States. The company said the new acquisition is part of its continuing effort to grow and diversify its nationwide network. … Learn More
Marina Puerto Escondido will host the Robert Ross Fishing Tournament May 17 to 19. The first annual tournament is expected to attract 40 to 50 four- angler teams competing to win prizes of close to $20,000. Named after record holding angler Robert … Learn More
The New Bern Yacht Club (NBYC) will hold the Annual Blessing of the Fleet on May 11, 10:30 a.m., at the New Bern Grand Marina. The ceremony is being co-sponsored by NBYC and the New Bern Grand Marina Yacht Club (NBGMYC). Mariners … Learn More
