The United States and European Union announced an agreement to suspend the looming tariff increase on U.S. boats and engines making their way to the E.U., just days before the scheduled June 1 deadline. The negotiating parties have stated leadership from both … Learn More
Southern Marinas, an owner and operator of marina properties, and an affiliate of KSL Capital Partners, a leading investor in travel and leisure businesses, has announced their partnership to acquire and operate a best-in-class portfolio of marinas across North America. Southern Marinas, … Learn More
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa & Marina awarded Oasis Marinas, a five-star rated marina management company, the management contract for their onsite marina, Hyatt River Marsh Marina. Hyatt River Marsh Marina is located on the Choptank River off the Chesapeake … Learn More
The New England Marine Trades Association (NEMTA) has released a new website – www.NEboating.com. NEMTA is composed of the six New England states including Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont. The economic impact of the recreational boating industry in … Learn More
ABYC Foundation announced the agenda and speaker lineup for its Educator Training Conference, taking place virtually July 20 to 22. The virtual conference is designed for high school and post-secondary instructors, as well as boating industry leaders that want to get more involved in … Learn More
Sea Tow Services International announced the findings from its 2021 Summer Boating Trends Survey that shows increases in boating activity as people continue to seek boating to spend quality time with loved ones amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Key findings from the survey include: … Learn More
Rhode Island Marine Trades Association Foundation (RIMTA Foundation) received a $30,000 grant from BankNewport’s OceanPoint Marine Lending Division to help advance the Rhode Island Fiberglass Vessel Recycling Pilot Project. The project addresses the significant environmental challenge posed by the continually expanding fleet … Learn More
Zimmerman Marine, an employee-owned company with headquarters in Mathews, Virginia will open a new location this summer in Oriental, North Carolina. ZMI and Deaton’s Yacht Service have reached an agreement which enables ZMI to assume operations of the Deaton’s facility. “Over four … Learn More
The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) announced today that preparations are underway for the 30th Anniversary of IBEX, to be held September 28 to 30 in the Tampa Convention Center. As a leading trade event for the recreational marine industry, IBEX … Learn More
The Marine Trades Association of NJ held their virtual Annual Meeting & Elections April 29 and appointed their 2021-2022 Board of Directors. Greg Wright of John B. Wright Insurance Agency will begin his term as president of the Association. George Fuller of … Learn More
