Erie Poker Run A Nine-Boat Gem

Since Anthony Scioli of Buffalo, N.Y., launched Elite Poker Runs, LLC, and the Erie Poker Run in 2014, the Pennsylvania event has faced challenges—primarily from Lake Erie itself thanks to the shallow waterway’s often-unruly waters. The big-air photos from the event’s early years raised the eyebrows and heart-rates of performance-boating fans around the country. Cool […]

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NMMA announces 2022 CSI dealer awards

The NMMA has announced boat dealer recipients of the 2022 Marine Industry Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Awards. The 2022 CSI Awards honor 1,017 boat dealers for customer satisfaction excellence in sales and 884 boat dealers for excellence in continued service. NMMA uses dealer satisfaction data collected through the Marine Industry CSI program to recognize boat […]

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Suzuki Marine Makes Run to the Capitol Using New EcoFuel

The 26-foot Sea Pro center console covered 940 miles on a new sustainable fuel offered by VP Racing. Courtesy Suzuki/Ron Ballanti Editor’s Note: Boating Contributing Editor, Capt. John Page Williams joined Team Suzuki for a leg of this trip, running right into Washington, DC. A naturalist, licensed captain and award-winning journalist, Williams is working on […]

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Mackinac Island Awarded Best Summer Travel Destination

PHOTO COURTESY OF MACKINAC ISLAND TOURISM BUREAU At less than five square miles, Mackinac Island is a small but thriving destination packed with a rich history and picturesque community, and was just named the Best Summer Travel Destination by USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice travel awards. “Mackinac Island is a remarkable place and our community […]

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Deadline approaches for 2023 Women Making Waves nominations

The May 17 deadline is quickly approaching for nominations for Boating Industry‘s 2023 Women Making Waves industry recognition program, part of Boating Industry‘s Top 100 Awards. The 2023 Women Making Waves will be featured in the June/July issue of Boating Industry, as well as honored at the Boating Industry ELEVATE SUMMIT, November 5-7, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. Women Making Waves […]

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Boat Test: 2023 MasterCraft XStar

The XStar pumps out wakes and waves that can go from beginner levels to full pro-rider status quickly and easily. Garrett Cortese Special delivery: Sign up for the free Boating email newsletter. Subscribe to Boating magazine for $14 for 1 year and receive 4 bonus digital issues. The XStar name is one of the most iconic in towed watersports. […]

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Boat Test: 2023 Manitou Cruise 22 MAX Switchback

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World’s coolest yachts: Windward Passage

We ask top sailors and marine industry gurus to choose the coolest and most innovative yachts of our times. Luca Bassani nominates Windward Passage “A very modern boat for her times: very large stern (almost like today’s naval architecture) and semi-round bilge hull made her very fast in reaching – and with a flush deck!” […]

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NMMA reports a strong start to ABC 2023

The NMMA American Boating Congress (ABC) kicked off in Washington, D.C. on Monday, May 8, with full programming beginning Tuesday, May 9. The NMMA, together with the American Sportfishing Association, Association of Marina Industries, Massachusetts Marine Trade Association, Michigan Boating Industries Association, Marine Trades Association of New Jersey, National Marine Lenders Association, welcomed over 250 recreational boating […]

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Suntex CEO selected as Ernst and Young Finalist

Suntex Marina Investors, LLC (Suntex) has announced CEO Bryan Redmond was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year 2023 Southwest Award finalist by Ernst & Young LLP (EY US). Now in its 37th year, Entrepreneur Of The Year is one of the preeminent competitive business awards for transformative entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies. Redmond was selected […]

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Texas Outlaw Challenge Registration Open

Celebrating its 16th year of attracting performance-boat enthusiasts from around the country to the Lone Star State, the Texas Outlaw Challenge, set for June 21-25, opened registration yesterday. The host cities of Kemah and Seabrook are already gearing up for the action, most of which happens on Clear Lake and Galveston Bay. The Texas Outlaw […]

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ABYC announces Outstanding Technician Award recipients

The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) announced the five recipients of the 2023 Outstanding Technician Awards, as part of International Marine Service Technician Week. This is the second annual International Marine Service Technician Week and the Outstanding Technician Awards are dedicated to highlighting marine service professionals who excel in customer service, technical training, and […]

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