The National Marine Manufacturers’ Association (NMMA) and Info-Link, a market intelligence firm serving the recreational boating industry, reported that 420,000 first-time boat buyers of new and pre-owned boats entered the market in 2021, on par with 2020 – levels the industry hasn’t … Learn More
The Sea Tow Foundation has created a National Safe Boating Week Resource Kit available free of charge to marine industry stakeholders. The kit offers instructions on how to share a wealth of resources including safety tips, photos, videos, blogs, and social media … Learn More
The Journal of Water Resource and Protection recently published a new paper titled, Numerical Study of the Impact of Wake Surfing on Inland Bodies of Water. The paper quantifies the impact related to turbidity and erosion with the use of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) … Learn More
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources Clean Marina Program announced the following Clean Marinas completed successful re-certifications in recent weeks. Atlantic Marina on the Patapsco Chalk Point Marine Cutter Marine–The Boardwalk Clean Marina designation is good for three years (or until a … Learn More
Brunswick Corporation has reached an agreement to acquire a portfolio of marine assets in the Southeast United States, including the greater Atlanta area, to expand shared access, advance its “Boating-as-a-Service” eco-system strategy with subscription based models, and fortify plans to establish a … Learn More
Freedom Boat Club, a division of Brunswick Corporation, announced its 350th location, representing another major milestone in its rapid growth and a more than doubling the number of locations in the Freedom network since the company was acquired by Brunswick in May … Learn More
Leisure Investment Properties Group has released its 2022 Marina Investment Report. The study includes information on the current market, trends, buyer sentiment, transaction activity, and exclusive interviews with industry experts. The overall theme is that the marina market continues to grow with … Learn More
According to the latest data (2020) from the Outdoor Foundation, a record 37.9 million participants engaged in paddlesports like kayaking, canoeing, and stand-up paddleboarding during the pandemic. This pandemic surge brought an estimated 2.5 million new paddlers to American waterways. However, it … Learn More
The Sailing Museum will officially open its doors to the public on May 10. Located on the waterfront of downtown Newport, Rhode Island in the historic Armory Building that was built in 1894, the museum will offer an innovative multi-media experience. An educational and cultural … Learn More
Discover Boating, powered by the National Marine Manufacturers Association and Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA), launched its new campaign, ‘See You Out Here’ across the U.S. and Canada. The campaign celebrates boaters from all backgrounds in an open invitation to explore … Learn More
