Fifty-two million Americans age 6+ went fishing in 2021, according to preliminary data from the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation’s (RBFF) 2022 Special Report on Fishing. Down slightly from 2020, fishing participation exceeded 50 million for the second time in 14 years, posting … Learn More
ePropulsion has expanded its original equipment manufacturer (OEM) offering with the launch of a brand-new electric inboard. The H-100 will make its world debut at this year’s Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo, taking place June 21 to 23 at RAI Amsterdam, and … Learn More
Scribble Software’s Version 11.2.1 of the MarinaOffice Suite of Solutions is now available. Highlights for the MarinaOffice program include: The reservation customer is now automatically assigned as the owner of the vessel when adding a new vessel through Location Management or the … Learn More
IBEX will be hosting the Innovation Awards program during this year’s event, taking place September 27 to 29 in Tampa, Florida. New product entries are now being accepted through August 16. One of the marine industry’s most prestigious honors, the Innovation Awards recognize … Learn More
The Fishing… Share the Fun angler engagement campaign that recently launched, is a first-of-its-kind industry-wide collaboration between the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) and the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF). The campaign’s mission is to galvanize sportfishing industry leaders and the broader recreational fishing community to share their … Learn More
Forecasters at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, a division of the National Weather Service, are predicting above-average hurricane activity this year — which would make it the seventh consecutive above-average hurricane season. NOAA’s outlook for the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season, which extends from June … Learn More
The Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF) hosted its 2022 Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon at the Lauderdale Yacht Club on May 18 for its members, local elected officials, and community business leaders. Doug West, president/general manager of Willis Custom Yachts, … Learn More
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) wrapped up a successful three-day advocacy event, the American Boating Congress (ABC) and welcomed over 200 industry stakeholders to Washington, D.C. to drive the industry’s policy priorities forward. After two years of virtual advocacy events, industry … Learn More
Pick a Pier, founded in 2017 by a team of passionate boating enthusiasts using technology solutions to connect boaters and marinas, has gained over 30 new marina signings to their AI-driven platform in Q1, 2022, now offering hundreds of marinas on its … Learn More
Newport Exhibition Group is now accepting applications for its Newport International Boat Show presented by BankNewport 2022 Newport for New Products (NFNP) Awards Program. In its 16th year and in partnership with three leading national marine publications, Cruising World, Sailing World, and … Learn More