The Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA) is seeking applicants for the 2019 Grow Boating program grants. The association will award multiple grants up to $20,000 to nonprofits seeking assistance to promote boating in the Pacific Northwest. Applications are awarded under several categories. … Learn More
This year’s Westrec Press Reception at the Florida International Boat Show will feature a presentation by the St. John Culture & Heritage Foundation, a new non-profit dedicated to revitalizing and preserving the attributes of St. John and its people. The organization, which … Learn More
The Fort Lauderdale Boatyard & Marina and Jackson Marine are under construction and will open as PORT 32 Fort Lauderdale later this year. PORT 32 Fort Lauderdale will open as a service destination with in-water service slips for yachts up to 150 … Learn More
The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) is seeking nominations for individuals to be considered for the Made in America Outdoor Recreation Advisory Committee. The committee provides advice to the Secretary of the Interior on the public-private partnerships across all public lands, with … Learn More
Recordings of the presentations from the Grow Boating Marketing Summit are now available for download. The Summit, held in October at International Boatbuilders Expo (IBEX) in Tampa, Florida, provided information on how to effectively market to potential boaters by leveraging digital marketing … Learn More
Katherine Landing at Lake Mohave Marina received the Clean Marine Certification under the California-based Clean Marina Program. The program is a partnership of private marina owners, government marina operators, boatyards and yacht clubs, developed to ensure clean facilities and protect the waterways. … Learn More
Restoration of Fernandina Harbor Marina, a Westrec property, is well underway following the devastation that occurred when Hurricane Matthew hit the marina in October 2016. Fernandina Harbor Marina experienced near catastrophic damage during the storm. A staff of seven was reduced to … Learn More
The St. Joe Company has released information on its Northwest Florida assets following the landfall of Hurricane Michael. The company owns St. Joe Club & Resorts and a private membership club that are located along a 26-mile stretch on Northwest Florida’s Emerald … Learn More
Siren Marine, owner of the trademark for Connected Boat®, has partnered with Freedom Boat Club of Rhode Island to provide its advanced MTC™ Connected Boat System and SirenFleet™ Fleet Management Portal. These products will provide Freedom monitoring and tracking capabilities for its … Learn More
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), in partnership with the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), launched “Protect Your Power” – a consumer education campaign designed to share information on the dangers of using E15 or greater blends in small engines. The effort is … Learn More
