Breast cancer strikes 1 of every 8 women – including those that work and recreate on the water. To bring the message of breast cancer awareness to boaters and their local communities in hopes of saving lives, five local TowBoatUS companies from Virginia to … Learn More
Allied Strategic Partners (ASP), a Dallas-based private asset management firm has purchased Prairie Creek Marina, located on Beaver Lake, in Rogers, Arkansas. As part of the acquisition, Blue Harbor Management, a subsidiary of ASP, will oversee the management and operations of Prairie … Learn More
The non-profit BoatUS Foundation will host the first-ever “Turning the Tide Online” summit February 25 to 27, 2025 to discuss sustainable boating-related waste management solutions and is calling for speakers to present. The goal of the summit is to join boaters, recyclers, marine professionals … Learn More
The latest sales trends report for cruisers, watersports, fishing boats, and trailers, part of the National Marine Manufacturer’s Association’s (NMMA) 2023 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract, is now available. The report examines retail unit sales for each category and by application, serving as the … Learn More
TopSide Marinas recently acquired two more marinas on Lake Michigan: Bay Marine of Sturgeon Bay and Bay Marine of Chicago, near TopSide’s Larsen Marine. This brings TopSide’s total number of marinas to 10 across six states since their launch in 2020. Both … Learn More
Allied Strategic Partners (ASP), a Dallas-based private asset management firm, has acquired Jayhawk Marina, located on Hillsdale Lake, in Paola, Kansas. As part of the acquisition, Blue Harbor Management, a subsidiary of ASP, will oversee the management and operations of Jayhawk Marina. … Learn More
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing safety standards for the design, construction, maintenance and repair of boats, has opened registration for its annual Standards Week, Jan. 5 to 9, 2025, at the Drury Plaza Hotel … Learn More
The Sea Tow Foundation and its Boating Safety Advisory Council recently announced its 2024 National Boating Safety Awards recognizing multiple Brunswick brands, including Bayliner, BoatClass and Freedom Boat Club. These awards, now in their sixth year, recognize outstanding efforts to promote boating … Learn More
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2025 NMMA Canada Hall of Fame. Inductees include those who have or continue to generate substantial and lasting contributions toward advancing the marine industry. The deadline for nominations is Dec. 5, 2024. The 2025 NMMA … Learn More
The Association of Marina Industries has accredited the following facilities as Clean & Resilient Marinas: Black Point Marina in Miami, Florida, Safe Harbors Shelter Island in San Diego, California and Glade Marina in Acworth, Georgia. The AMI Clean & Resilient Marina program … Learn More
