The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), North America’s premier technical trade event for the recreational marine industry, announced its full schedule of events. The special sessions and networking events planned for the Show include opportunities to connect with colleagues, come together … Learn More
California State Parks’ Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) is now accepting grant applications from organizations that teach on-the-water boating safety education to the public. A total of $1.4 million in Aquatic Center Education Program grants is available to local public agencies, … Learn More
The ABYC Foundation is accepting nominations for its 2024 Educator of the Year Award, which recognizes an outstanding instructor in marine service technology. Eligible candidates include those teaching in high schools, postsecondary institutions, or corporate settings. “I’ve been visiting schools and talking to … Learn More
Freedom Boat Club, the world’s largest boat club operator and a Brunswick Corporation brand, announced its acquisition of the South Florida franchise operations and territory. Through this acquisition, Freedom Boat Club adds 13 corporate locations from Pompano Beach to Stuart, Florida, with … Learn More
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has certified Hartge Yacht Harbor of Galesville, Anne Arundel County; Tradewinds Marina of Middle River, Baltimore County; and Lighthouse Point Marina of Baltimore City as the newest Maryland Clean Marinas. The department awards this designation to marinas … Learn More
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has launched its new Recreational Boating Industry Monthly Data Report, including performance indicators on wholesale and retail sales of new powerboats and outboard engines, economic metrics, and interactive graphs illustrating historical trends. The reports from January to … Learn More
Suntex Marina Investors, LLC (Suntex), the largest standalone recreational marina owner in the United States by marina count and boat slips, has acquired Hidden Cove Marina, in north Texas. A full-service marina in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Hidden Cove Marina is positioned … Learn More
The Simply Marinas team brokered the sale of Harbor Bay Marina located in Rockwall, Texas. Simply Marinas, in cooperation with the broker of record, Blakeley Commercial Real Estate, represented both buyer and seller. The marina is a popular destination for boaters. It … Learn More
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) is now accepting proposals for its upcoming Educator Forum meetings, which will take place on October 24 (via Zoom), January 22 (via Zoom), and April 2 (Hybrid – both online and in-person in Annapolis, Maryland). … Learn More
The Pacific Coast Congress of Harbormasters and Port Managers has awarded five grants and scholarships through the organization’s Barbara Schwantes Fund. Barbara Schwantes served as the first PCC executive secretary, helping the organization to grow from concept to reality. Following her passing, … Learn More
