Boatsetter reported a significant uptick in experience-driven rentals this summer as more Americans seek time outdoors with family and friends. The company reported triple-digit growth in the number of trips completed so far this year compared to the same time last year, … Learn More
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) announced six additions to its Board of Directors. Louis Chemi (Freedom Boat Club), Carly Hysell (Garmin International), Wade Middleton (Careco TV), Bryan Seti (Yamaha Motor Corporation), Shelley Tubaugh (Grady-White Boats), and Kendra Wecker (Ohio Department … Learn More
The Association of Marina (AMI) Industries Training Institute is offering its next educational webinar on July 13 from noon to 1:00 p.m. The session, entitled “Design Considerations for a Cleaner Marina” will be presented by Margaret Boshek, senior coastal engineer at Moffatt … Learn More
Sea Grant announces $19 million in federal funding opportunities to address the prevention and removal of marine debris. These opportunities are a component of nearly $3 billion in targeted investments for NOAA in the areas of habitat restoration, coastal resilience, and weather forecasting infrastructure … Learn More
Record-high gas prices have many boaters throughout the country saving and waiting for Independence Day to get out on the water, which could result in one of the busiest on-water holidays in decades. Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS), the … Learn More
Elk Rapids Marina announced that it has been named the official Midwest distribution partner for electric boat manufacturer X Shore’s 26-foot center console electric boat. In addition, the marina will work with AQUA superPower to build a supercharging corridor in Northwest Michigan. Elk … Learn More
When the National Marine Manufacturers Association and the Marine Retailers Association of America teams set out to build an amplified, relevant Discover Boating, starting with a refreshed brand voice and look and a new campaign, both of which launched this year, first on deck … Learn More
Brunswick Corporation has launched All Blue Planet, a global initiative focused on inspiring our communities to pursue the restorative power of water through educational programming, events, and collaborations. All Blue Planet, in partnership with Freedom Boat Club, will be participating in the … Learn More
To accompany the release of a brand-new report on the outdoor workforce, Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR), and a panel of outdoor professionals in diverse roles, from state director of Outdoor Recreation to expert RV technician, will host a briefing to highlight in-demand career opportunities … Learn More
The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) has launched an on-demand course for their newest professional certification, Advanced Marine Electrical. The online certification contains new videos, readable content for those working on the cutting-edge of electrical systems, and chapter review quizzes. “As … Learn More
