The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) is offering a cash reward for information concerning the theft of sound signaling devices from navigational buoys off Maine’s coast. Over the last nine months, nine buoys had bells stolen from Penobscot Bay. White Bull Lighted Gong Buoy is … Learn More
The States Organization for Boating Access (SOBA) has released, “An Applicant’s Guide to the Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) Program. Developed through SOBA’s BIG Best Management Practices Taskforce, the guide is designed to assist marina applicants in producing competitive, quality BIG applications. The … Learn More
The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), and Freedom Boat Club have partnered to offer affordable on-water boat training courses taught aboard single-engine powerboats to the Tampa Boat Show held at the Tampa Convention Center September … Learn More
Rhode Island Marine Trades Association (RIMTA) is hosting its Annual Industry Partnership Breakfast during the Newport International Boat on September 15. The event, sponsored by the Gowrie Group, will feature a panel of industry leaders moderated by Dave McLaughlin, executive director of … Learn More
Suntex Marina Investors, LLC (Suntex) has acquired Pleasure Cove Marina on Lake Berryessa in Napa, California. The facilities at Pleasure Cove Marina include boat slips, a convenience store, fuel dock and boat, PWC, kayak and canoe rentals. In addition, the property includes … Learn More
The 16th Annual Maine Boat & Home Show was held August 10 to 12 at Harbor & Buoy Parks in Rockland. Maine’s only in-water boat show was founded in 2003 by Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors magazine. The event attracts thousands of … Learn More
The Total Boat Registrations section of the 2017 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract from the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) is now available. Total U.S. boat registrations increased 0.7% in 2017 to 11,953,187. The Great Lakes region accounted for 27.3% of all … Learn More
Registration is now open for the National Marine Lenders Association (NMLA) 39th Annual Conference. The event will take place September 9 to 11, at the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa in Traverse City, Michigan. Guest speakers will present on legislative, economic and … Learn More
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) has published a technical information report on means to design and construct boats, trailers, engines, components and accessories to help minimize the spread of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS). The report reviews AIS inspection and decontamination … Learn More
The National Park Service (NPS) other federal agencies and private organizations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote recreational boating and fishing on public lands and waterways. The goal of the MOU is to develop and expand cooperation, planning and … Learn More
