The Sea Tow Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting boating safety, will receive over $1 million in grants to advance its Life Jacket Loaner Program and Sober Skipper Campaign. The Life Jacket Loaner Program Grant will run for three years. The … Learn More
Discover Boating, powered by the National Marine Manufacturers Association and Marine Retailers Association of America, launched two pilot TikTok campaigns this summer – #BoatAppetit and #WaterWear – to further engage the next generation of boaters and connect with the brand’s target audience in … Learn More
The 2022 Palm Beach International Boat Show generated over $1 billion for the state of Florida and cemented its position as one of the most impactful boat shows in the country for another year. The event, which took place March 24-27 along … Learn More
Simply Marinas brokered the sale of Yacht Haven Marina in Marathon, Florida. The pristine, new construction marina is strategically located in the highly desirable boating market of the Florida Keys and offers unrestricted ocean access. Marathon is centrally located 80 miles south of … Learn More
Bellingham Marine, a leading dock builder, pulled the first pile from the existing C Dock in the West Cove, signaling the long-awaited start of construction on the new marina in Dana Point Harbor, Dana Point, California. Over the next five years, the … Learn More
The American Boat Builders and Repairers Association’s (ABBRA) annual Marine Service Managers Course will be held virtually in November 2022. ABBRA offers the only extensive leadership training for boatyard operators that provides an industry-recognized credential (Certified Marine Service Manager) for qualified applicants. … Learn More
Oasis Marinas has officially begun operational management at Port Conneaut Marina in Conneaut, Ohio. This is the fifth property under the Oasis Marinas umbrella in the state of Ohio. Other facilities include Oasis Marinas at Port Lorain, Black River Wharf, North Coast … Learn More
MarineMax, Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Island Global Yachting LLC (IGY Marinas), which owns and operates a collection of iconic marina assets and a yacht management platform in key global yachting destinations. MarineMax will acquire … Learn More
Freedom Boat Club announced a significant milestone as it surpassed 50,000 memberships across its 360 global locations. With their application to the Freedom Boat Club Seattle, Walter and CJ Robles signified this achievement. The Robles are like many who have joined the … Learn More
JDS Real Estate Services Inc., in association with the National Marina Sales team, announced the sale of W.C .Beardslee, Inc. located in Harsens Island, Michigan. Rick Roughen, president of National Marina Sales, brokered the deal. W.C. Beardslee, Inc. is a unique property … Learn More