The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) has released the latest edition of its Recreational Boating Industry Statistics. This year’s book has the largest number of contributing countries in its history including new entries from Denmark, India, Lebanon and United Arab … Learn More
The U.S. Coast Guard Foundation has awarded 177 new scholarships to Coast Guard members and their families. Of this year’s recipients, 43 percent are STEM majors, 46 percent are children of active duty Coast Guard members and 54 percent are children of … Learn More
Lake Champlain is the newest water body to be included in the Pumpout Nav app designed to help boaters locate nearby pumpout stations. The availability is made possible through a partnership of the University of Vermont Extension, the Lake Champlain Sea Grant … Learn More
Newport Exhibition Group, owners and producers of the Newport International Boat Show have announced the activities and amenities for the 48th annual show September 13 to 16 in Newport, Rhode Island. On the educational front, the show’s 2018 charitable partner, United States … Learn More
MarineMax Vacations has opened its new base at Nanny Cay on the island of Tortola in the British Virgin Islands. The new Nanny Cay Base makes it easier to launch a personal yacht charter cruise from a convenient location. In addition to … Learn More
Sponsors and exhibitors are invited to attend this year’s Kentucky and Tennessee Marine Trade Associations’ Annual Conference. The event will be held November 6 to 8 at the Holiday Inn Sloan Convention Center in Bowling Green Kentucky. An expo preview, reception and … Learn More
Registration is open for the States Organization for Boating Access (SOBA) 2018 Annual Boating Access Conference to be held from September 24 to 27 in Duluth, Minnesota, at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. Hosted by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the … Learn More
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
