On March 31, 2020 the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC), the nonprofit organization that provides standards-based technical education for the marine industry, hosted its first interactive online education course in response to the COVID pandemic. Exactly one year later, 1,100 students … Learn More
Nominations are now open for membership on the North American Sober Skipper Advisory Council, with applications being accepted through April 30. Appointees will serve two-year terms beginning June 1. According to Sea Tow Foundation executive director Gail R. Kulp, the North American … Learn More
Village West Marina was awarded ‘5-Gold Anchors’ by the Gold Anchor Global Marina Accreditation Program in a presentation ceremony held at the marina in March. The Gold Anchor Global Marina Accreditation Program has been auditing marinas around the world for more than … Learn More
In March, the Marine Industry Association of South Florida (MIASF) partnered with Children’s Harbor to host a Marine Industry Night for the kids in their program. The event was geared to the older youth in their program who are planning to enter … Learn More
The National Marine Manufacturers Association’s (NMMA) Q4 2020 Marine CEO Sentiment Report, a quarterly survey to assess the state and needs of U.S. recreational boat, engine and marine accessory manufacturing businesses, is now available. Data shows marine CEO assessments of current conditions and … Learn More
SEAFLOATECH participated in the 3rd edition of the Ocean Innovation Awards and was selected as one of the 16 finalists among 56 applications. Created 3 years ago, the awards recognize innovative solutions and projects for the future sustainable development of our oceans. … Learn More
US Harbors, a free online resource for boaters and coastal communities, announced voting has begun for the 3rd annual “Best Harbor in the US” contest at www.usharbors.com/best-harbor/. Participation is free and open to everyone, including the over 8 million people who use US Harbors (usharbors.com) … Learn More
Suntex Marinas Investors LLC announced a recapitalization of the company led by funds affiliated with Centerbridge Partners, L.P., and funds affiliated with Resilient Capital Partners, LLC, alongside key management members. Suntex owns and operates 31 market-leading marinas which provide boat docking and … Learn More
Maryland Clean Marina program staff are partnering with the Marine Trades Association of Maryland to host two “Welcome to Boating” clinics to help boaters improve basic but stressful skills so they are more likely to stay in the sport and are safer. … Learn More
West Marine, a leading boating, fishing and sailing retailer, and the founder of BlueFuture awarded over $100,000 in total grants during the 2020-2021 grant cycle to 64 community-based nonprofits across the country. BlueFuture was created by West Marine six years ago to … Learn More
