Nominations are being accepted for the 2024 NMMA Alan J. Freedman Memorial Leadership Award through November 1. This award recognizes individuals who have made notable contributions to the marine accessories industry through leadership, creativity and personal motivation. The following are categories for consideration: Marine … Learn More
The Kemah Boardwalk Marina in Kemah, Texas will host the 2023 Kemah Catamaran Boat Show on December 8 and 9 from noon to 5:30 p.m. The Boat Show is the largest and only Catamaran dedicated event on the Texas Gulf Coast and … Learn More
HeliFlite has entered into a strategic partnership with IGY Marinas’ Yacht Haven Grande Miami at Island Gardens, located just inside the Miami Causeway. This relationship provides clients with luxury in air travel and nautical tourism. HeliFlite’s operational access to the recently modernized … Learn More
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