The Simply Marinas team recently brokered the sale of Holden Beach Marina in Holden Beach, North Carolina. The team represented both the buyer and seller. The offering was confidential at the request of the seller. It went under agreement within weeks, before … Learn More
According to a new economic impact report conducted by Thomas J. Murray & Associates, the 2022 Discover Boating® Miami International Boat Show® generated more than $955 million, created over 5,000 jobs, and attracted 100,000 visitors during its five-day run over Presidents Day … Learn More
The Total Industry Sales by Category and State section of the 2021 US Statistical abstract is now available. This section details recreational boat and marine engine retail sales data (unit sales, dollar value, and average retail prices) and total recreational marine expenditures. After a … Learn More
Marine Travelift, Inc. has partnered with the Resch School of Engineering at the University of Wisconsin Green Bay to bring the first engineering co-op student to the company for a seven-month hands-on experience. The company has found success with summer internships in … Learn More
The Sea Tow Foundation, in cooperation with its Boating Safety Advisory Council, announced the official call for entries for the “2022 National Boating Industry Safety Awards.” The awards recognize efforts to promote safety on the water within the for-profit sector of the … Learn More
To help promote safe and responsible boating practices throughout the summer and year-round, Discover Boating, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), and the National Safe Boating Council are offering resources for the marine industry to share with boaters. Below are Discover Boating … Learn More
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
