Dowry Creek Marina in Belhaven is the newest facility to be certified as a North Carolina Clean Marina, a designation given to marinas that exceed minimum regulatory requirements. The marina, located on upper Dowry Creek in Beaufort County, received the certification in … Learn More
In June, JMA Ventures along with Southern California-based LLJ Ventures closed on the purchase of a luxury resort and large yacht marina on the island of St. Lucia in the Southern Caribbean. The transaction involved a complicated tri-party structured agreement with the project lender and borrower … Learn More
PORT 32 Marinas LLC, an owner, operator, developer, and acquirer of Class A coastal marinas, announced the recapitalization of the company led by New York-based Fireside Investments, alongside key members of management and with participation from several institutional investors, including funds affiliated … Learn More
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) reports new boat sales remained healthy through May, according to the latest New Powerboat Registration Report. Data shows retail unit sales of new powerboats were up 24 percent on a rolling 12-month (R12M) year-over-year (YOY) basis through … Learn More
The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) published its 61st supplement of Standards and Technical Information Reports for Small Craft, which provides the marine industry with the latest in boat building and repair standards. The 2021-2022 updates are available to purchase as … Learn More
Houston-based performance fuels distributor Hyperfuels announces its newest product to market, an ethanol-free gasoline made with renewable Isobutanol. The fuel which was previously only available in Texas is now on its way to areas of the country that are covered by EPA’s … Learn More
The Ohio Clean Marinas Program (OCMP), Ohio Sea Grant and Ohio Department of Natural Resources educated boaters and the public about the serious risks of spreading aquatic invasive species (AIS) during the third annual Great Lakes AIS Landing Blitz, June 26 to … Learn More
The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water Grassroots Grant program provides local groups up to $10,000 each to help educate boaters on safe and clean boating topics. A 365-day rolling grant application process allows applicants to apply at any time … Learn More
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed the 2022 state budget, which included $150,000 in funding for workforce development and career technical education initiatives within the recreational boating industry. This funding will continue the progress the Massachusetts Marine Trades Association (MMTA) has made to … Learn More
Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) member Rick Chapman, general manager of The Port of Sunnyside Club, Inc., testified before the U.S. House of Representatives’ Small Business Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Regulations and advocated for the passage of the Providing … Learn More
