The White House has announced a series of trade actions under President Trump’s America First Trade Policy, which could impact the recreational boating industry. These include: Reinstating Section 232 tariffs on steeland aluminum imports at 25% each, effective March 12. A 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico, … Learn More
Blackstone Infrastructure has agreed to acquire Safe Harbor Marinas from Sun Communities, Inc. for $5.65 billion. Safe Harbor, which is based in Dallas, Texas, owns and operates 138 marinas across the United States and Puerto Rico. Sun Communities acquired Safe Harbor in 2020 … Learn More
This spring, Trex Company is unveiling three new colors featuring elevated aesthetics and performance – including the industry’s first mid-priced board with heat-mitigating technology. To better align with current consumer preferences, the 2025 additions to the Trex Select line introduce a brightened … Learn More
The 2025 Discover Boating® Miami International Boat Show wrapped up its 84th edition after a five-day exhibition across six locations in Miami and Miami Beach. The event brought together consumers, industry leaders and government officials to connect, explore and shop the latest in recreational … Learn More
America’s Boating Club®, the nation’s largest non-profit boating organization, and Ditch, the AI-powered navigation app, announced a progressive partnership to further both organizations’ commitment to fostering boating safety and boosting confidence in boaters. America’s Boating Club will be the exclusive non-profit partner … Learn More
Sunstream® Boat Lifts, the leading manufacturer of premium boat lifts and the SwiftShield™ Automatic Boat Cover System has added LiftBar™ to its list of universal lifting innovation. LiftBar is the first boat lift to incorporate a screw jack-based lifting mechanism that is housed … Learn More
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) released its Monthly Data Insight Report, providing the latest in-depth analysis of recreational boating powerboat unit sales and key economic indicators. The data in the report is provided directly from NMMA member manufacturers to NMMA and … Learn More
The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to strengthening the Coast Guard community and service by supporting members and families, announced that applications for the 2025 Coast Guard Foundation scholarship season will be accepted from February 1 to April 1. This … Learn More
The National Marine Manufacturers Association and Boating Writers International (BWI) honored 12 recipients and three honorable mentions with the 2025 Miami Innovation Awards during the Industry Breakfast at the Discover Boating® Miami International Boat Show®. The Miami Innovation Awards recognize manufacturers and suppliers who … Learn More
The American Boatbuilders & Repairers Association (ABBRA) re-elected Jessica Parker of Parker’s Boat Yard and Gerard (Jerry) McDonough of Marinevest to its 2025 board of directors. They join returning board members John Hall, Jr. of Frank Hall Boatyard; Andy Tyska, of Bristol Marine; … Learn More
