Proponents of 30×30 such as the NRDC state that no-take MPAs represent the best means of reaching the goals of the initiative. But California anglers argue that closing access to coastal recreational fishing and species such as calico bass is not the solution. Jim Hendricks A conservation movement aimed to mitigate climate change, enhance biodiversity […]
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The 9th Melbourne Osaka Cup, the longest longitudinal short-handed crewed race in the world, is open for entry. With 152 expressions of interest from around 11 countries, the 5500 nautical miles which traverses the Pacific from South to North is expected to fill quickly. George Shaw, Chairman of the Organising Authority, and a previous competitor […]
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On April 1, 2023, Norbert Leifeld will join Bavaria Yachts as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO). As COO, he will be responsible for product development and operations and form, as the second managing director, the Management Board together with Marc Diening, the Chairman of the Management Board and CEO of Bavaria Yachts. Norbert Leifeld […]
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In an announcement released Friday night, the organizers of the largest unsanctioned boat race in the United States of America—the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout in Central Missouri—publicized that they are teaming up with the Union Internationale Motonautique and the American Power Boat Association to add a kilo run to this year’s event, which takes […]
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Thanks to extensive searching and traveling by one of the outfit’s newest members, Randy Kent, the American-based XINSURANCE/Good Boy Vodka team has upgraded its boat for competition in the 2023 Union Internationale Motonautique Class 1 World Championship produced by international powerboat racing promoter Powerboat P1. The team, which is owned by XINSURANCE’s Rick J. Lindsey […]
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Plunging Banks Take the Market Down What Do Investors Do Now? Weekly Market Outlook By Keith Schneider and Donn Goodman By now you are probably aware that the equity markets suffered brutal 4+% slides this past week, but the real story of last week was in the credit markets, where expectations of “inflation fighting” increased […]
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After a Cloudy February, the Sun Peaks Out, Markets Go Up but Face Plenty of Headwinds March 8, 2023 Weekly Market Outlook By Keith Schneider and Donn Goodman Dear Southern Boating Readers: The following commentary is from our weekend Market Outlook. We expressed an opinion that there remains plenty of headwinds, including but not limited […]
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PORT 32 Marinas, LLC (PORT 32) Chairman and Fireside Investments Founder, Jonathan Langer, recently announced the appointment of Austin Schell as CEO of PORT 32 and as a member of the company’s board of directors. Based in Charleston, South Carolina, PORT 32 is an owner, operator, developer, and acquirer of coastal marina assets. PORT 32 […]
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For years, offshore powerboat racing fans have watched two classes of single-engine canopied V-bottoms compete—often at the same time—and, frankly, had no idea who was winning. Having announced for two races last year at Cocoa Beach and Sarasota, Fla., it wasn’t any easier for someone who has covered the sport for 30 years. A couple […]
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During its meeting at the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show, the NMMA board of directors unanimously voted to elect Bill Yeargin, President and CEO of Correct Craft, as NMMA’s new Chair. Prior to his appointment to Chair, Yeargin was NMMA vice chair. He has served on the NMMA board of directors for more than […]
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OneWater Marine Inc. has announced the appointment of Carmen Bauza to the Company’s Board of Directors as an additional independent director, effective as of March 1, 2023. This appointment will increase the size of the Board from eight to nine directors, seven of whom are independent. “We are excited to welcome Carmen Bauza to the […]
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