Connecticut will cut its sales tax on marine vessels starting July 1, 2018. The sales tax rate will drop from 6.35 percent to 2.99 percent on vessels, motors and trailers. The cut is in response to pressure from the Connecticut Marine Trades … Learn More
It’s National Safe Boating Week, the kickoff to the annual Safe Boating Campaign. Every year boating and water safety advocates around the world highlight this time to promote and educate people on the importance of safe boating and life jacket wear. The … Learn More
Nine marinas in Canada received the Blue Flag eco-certification recognizing each as maintaining high standards for water quality, environmental management and education, safety and amenities. The Blue Flag is administered in Canada by Environmental Defence and is managed internationally by the Foundation … Learn More
The States Organization for Boating Access (SOBA) presented its annual 2018 Congressional Award to Congressman Garret Graves, (R—LA). The award was presented by SOBA President Scott Meister during this year’s American Boating Congress. The SOBA executive board awards this honor to a … Learn More
National Marina Days will kick off on June 9. The nationwide boating event encourages marinas to hold events throughout the summer that introduce the public to boating through on-water and landside activities. The goal is to grow boating participation across the nation. … Learn More
The American Boating Congress (ABC) wrapped up last week with presentations from Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Scott Pruitt, and U.S. Secretary of the Interior, Ryan Zinke. Pruitt addressed the need for more consumer outreach and education on E15, while … Learn More
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA), the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and the Rhode Island Marine Trades Association (RIMTA) have released “10+1 Strategy: A Marine Industry Guide to Growing the Workforce” as an instructive document for the marine industry to … Learn More
Lauderdale Marine Center (LMC) has received Production Authority under its existing Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ), the first of its kind for the recreational marine industry in the United States. The designation, provided by U.S. Customs & Border Protection, allows work to be … Learn More
The Michigan Clean Marina Program has increased the number of certified marinas in the state by 20 percent just in 2018. There are now 64 certified Clean Marinas bringing the program closer to meeting its goal of certifying 100 marinas by the … Learn More
Grand Banks Yachts has purchased Stuart Yacht Basin in Stuart, Florida, to serve as the U.S. headquarters of Grand Banks Yachts, as well as the new home for Palm Beach and Eastbay yachts. The 12,000-square-foot facility provides covered storage, slips and full … Learn More
