Elkhart Plastics LLC, a Myers Industries, Inc. company, has expanded its floating dock product line with the new Connect-A-Port XL6. The Connect-A-Port XL6 is a 6-foot-wide personal watercraft (PWC) floating dock that allows PWC users to roll off to launch and drive … Learn More
This year’s California Boating Congress, entitled “Planning for 2030 & Beyond” will be held in a virtual format on March 17 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon PDT. The 2021 California Boating Congress will focus on understanding and responding to the potential … Learn More
The National Marine Lenders Association (NMLA) is conducting its 41st consecutive marine lender’s survey. It’s set for delivery to financial institutions who actively originate recreational boat loans on February 1. Statistical Surveys, Inc. is NMLA’s official partner handling the confidential survey data … Learn More
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Parks and Watercraft is offering $500,000 in grants to improve boating access for hand-powered watercraft at public facilities across the state. Applicants may request up to $75,000 for a single project during the … Learn More
The Broward County Waterway Cleanup is Broward’s largest and longest-running environmental event that typically takes place on the first Saturday of March each year. This year, to keep volunteers as safe as possible during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Waterway Cleanup will be … Learn More
Despite unique challenges across the board in 2020, Florida’s marine industry remained an essential and growing component of the state’s overall economy, according to the latest data released by the Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF). Boasting a total output of … Learn More
Suntex Marina Investors, LLC (Suntex) announced it has acquired Prime Marina Miami. Located in the heart of Coconut Grove, adjacent to city hall and local businesses, the property serves a strong and affluent boating market south of downtown Miami. Effective immediately, Suntex … Learn More
The Association of Marina Industries (AMI) Training Institute has announced their 2021 calendar for certification courses. AMI will kick off this year with a virtual Intermediate Marina Management course (IMM) throughout February. This course meets twice a week on Wednesdays and Thursdays … Learn More
The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water and Berkley have teamed up for a year-long Recast and Recycle Contest to seek out new ideas and improvements to fishing line and soft bait recycling, new recycled product ideas, or a technology breakthrough for the current process that … Learn More
A survey conducted by the Toronto Boat Show shows that 80% of participating boat dealers/exhibitors attending the show indicated they anticipate current inventory to be in low supply, if not sold-out, within the next few months (by May 2021). Significant findings comparing … Learn More
