Lauderdale Marine Center, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has purchased two new boatlifts from Cimolai Technology that can hoist boats weighing 300 to 500 tons. Named the Beast and Brutus, the lifts will increase the service capacity of the yard and give the … Learn More
Lake Don Pedro Marina and Moccasin Point Marina in Tuolumne County, California, have been purchased by Suntex Marina Investors, LLC. The facilities are located on Lake Don Pedro, the sixth largest reservoir in California. Moccasin Point Marina on the eastern side offers … Learn More
Safe Harbor Marinas (SHM) is collaborating with Freedom Boat Club on a nationwide promotion. SHM customers who obtain a new SHM Platinum Card can receive customized rates and “stand by” access to the Freedom Boat Club fleet that is housed at SHM … Learn More
This year’s International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) will feature 56 educational seminars, 15 tech talk workshops and nine super sessions for a combined 80 opportunities for boat builders, manufacturers, boatyard and marina personnel to increase their knowledge and skills. The American … Learn More
Members of the Outdoor Recreation Industry Roundtable (ORIR) met with Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke, and members of Congress to discuss the value of public-private partnerships on public lands and waters. The ORIR identified nearly 30 areas for immediate private investment … Learn More
PIANC is accepting submissions for the Marina Excellence Design “Jack Nichol” Award (MEDA) and the Working with Nature certificate and award. Named for well-known marina designer Jack Nichol, the MEDA recognizes excellence in design of recreational boating facilities around the world. Applications … Learn More
The STAY LOCAL BOAT MA Transient Boater Referral Program has begun its ninth year. Promoted by the Massachusetts Marine Trades Association, the program encourages boaters to visit local destination marinas where they receive a discount, from ten to twenty percent off on … Learn More
Leaders of the boating industry held briefings on Capitol Hill for members of the Congressional Boating Congress and their staffs to highlight how Congress can help protect the recreational boating industry and its $121 billion impact on the U.S. economy. The National … Learn More
The Kemah Boardwalk Marina in Kemah, Texas, has been recertified as a Clean Marina under the Texas Clean Marina Program. The voluntary program, managed by the Marina Association of Texas, recognizes marinas who show environmental responsibility by promoting clean activities, using best … Learn More
Charleston Marina, part of the Oregon International Port of Coos Bay received a perfect score on their Clean Marina Inspection. The Oregon Clean Marina program, started in 2005, is managed by the Oregon State Marine Board. The voluntary program encourages marinas to … Learn More
