The Virginia Assembly and House have passed bills SB 984 and HB 751 respectively, to allow towed motorsports behind outboard motor boats, if the propeller is below the water line and forward of the transom or integrated platform. Current law only allows … Learn More
The Outdoor Recreation Industry Roundtable (ORIR) and the American Recreation Coalition (ARC) have merged to form the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) with the purpose of providing a voice for outdoor recreation across the United States. ORIR was formed in 2017 as a … Learn More
The International Marina Institute (IMI), the training arm of the Association of Marina Industries (AMI), held its award ceremony for new Certified Marina Managers (CMMs) and Operators (CMOs) on February 1 at AMI’s annual International Marina & Boatyard Conference (IMBC) in New … Learn More
The American Boat Builders and Repairers Association (ABBRA) recognized several businesses and members at its Annual Awards Ceremony, held January 30 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Boatyard of the Year Award was presented to Hinckley Yacht Services of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, for … Learn More
Marinalife, a company providing marina information and cruising concierge services, has launched a new website with features for boaters and marinas. An improved search capability and marina reservation platform powered by Snag-A-Slip is a key feature with other enhancements including destination guides, … Learn More
The Association of Marina Industries(AMI) elected its 2018 officers and directors at its annual International Marina & Boatyard Conference (IMBC) held January 31 to February 2 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Joe Riley, Certified Marina Manager (CMM) was appointed chair; Chris Petty of Suntex Waterfront Management was … Learn More
MarineMax has launched its mobile app, Service Express, to help boaters schedule service more conveniently. The app is available in Florida for both Android and iOS. Customers download the app, create a profile with their boat information and schedule service either at … Learn More
Freedom Boat Club (FBC) has signed an alliance agreement with Jeanneau to begin bringing the boat club franchises to Europe. The franchises will be offered to some of the 350 dealers, in close to 70 countries that currently offer Jeanneau boats. FBC … Learn More
Through a new agreement, Sealite will sell Hazelett Marine’s Conservation Elastic Mooring Systems. Sealite will be distributing the mooring systems in North, South and Central America, as well as the Caribbean. Under the agreement, Sealite will offer Hazelett’s products along with its … Learn More
Marina and Boatyard Safety Expert, Carl F. Wolf, CMM, CMI, of Robson Forensic, has released a report on drowning incidents in marina waters. Wolf’s research focused on incidents of people unintentionally falling into the waters of a marina, not intentionally jumping in … Learn More
