Simply Marinas represented both the buyer and seller for the confidential and quick closing of Mariner’s Cove Marina in St. Petersburg, Florida. This was a rare opportunity to acquire a rack storage marina in the city of Gulfport, within Pinellas County, Florida, … Learn More
The Carefree Boat Club Network, boasting a solid 21-year tenure in the industry, is about to embark on a new voyage. The recent acquisition by a seasoned investment group, known for its ventures in hotels, technology, and marinas, and also responsible for … Learn More
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) Foundation is partnering with the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) to host Student Career Day Thursday, October 5, in Tampa, Florida. The event aims to give over 60 students from Florida marine technical schools … Learn More
California State Parks’ Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) is accepting grant applications from organizations that teach on-the-water boating safety education to the public. A total of $1.6 million in grants is available to local public agencies, nonprofit organizations and colleges/universities operating … Learn More
The Sea Tow Foundation , a non-profit focused on boating safety won a Power of Associations Gold Award from the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) for their successful Life Jacket Loaner Program initiative. ASAE’s Power of Associations Awards honor associations that … Learn More
The Water Sports Foundation, in collaboration with the Hispanic Communications Network (HCN), completed a successful Spanish-language educational campaign promoting life jacket wear to Latino families in the United States. The campaign more than doubled its goal of 6.3 million media impressions, delivering … Learn More
The Sea Tow Foundation , a boating safety non-profit, has released a Flare Education Toolkit for the boating community. The toolkit is designed to provide boaters with the information they need to safely and properly use traditional flares as well as electronic … Learn More
Ocean Life Network has assembled a team of experienced creators and captains as part of their fall launch for a new Ocean and Marine based FAST (Free Ad Supported Television) TV Network that will operate in conjunction with a new “all encompassing” … Learn More
Registration is now open for the next U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) free online USCG/ABYC Risk Mitigation Series. Taking place November 1 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. EST, the fifth webinar will be Navigating Compliance in the Age … Learn More
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC), the nonprofit organization that develops safety standards for the design, construction, maintenance, and repair of boats has opened registration for Standards Week , January 7 to 11, 2024, in Annapolis, Maryland. The ABYC’s annual meeting … Learn More