After much anticipation and excitement, Boating Industry is proud to name and honor the 2023 Boating Industry 40 Under 40. As part of the Top 100 Awards program, the seventh annual Boating Industry 40 Under 40 highlights and honors young professionals across all segments of the recreational marine industry, who continuously demonstrate strong leadership and […]
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The North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) has announced that the NATDA Trailer Show has been named to the annual The Next 50 list of fastest growing trade shows by Trade Show Executive magazine. NATDA, led by Executive Director Andria Gibbon, was named to The Next 50 list in three categories: exhibit square footage, exhibiting […]
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Suzuki Marine USA leadership, staff, and company volunteers teamed up with key representatives of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers organization and regional non-profit Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful to remove trash from the beaches along Picnic Island Park. The Inaugural Bucs Beach Cleanup Powered by Suzuki took place March 8. With support, logistics and equipment provided by […]
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With more than six decades of manufacturing one of the most globally recognized brand of boats in the marine industry, Sea Ray is celebrating 50 years at its Merritt Island, Fla. facility and honoring the location’s history and achievements. Sea Ray first made its home in Florida when it set up a design and development […]
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PORT 32 Marinas announced it has acquired Lighthouse Point Marina in Lighthouse Point, Fla. The purchase comes as part of PORT 32’s renewed focus on acquisitive growth along both the US Atlantic Coast and Gulf of Mexico. This is the second marina acquired by the company in the Fort Lauderdale area. Based in Charleston, South Carolina, PORT […]
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Nikki Storey, president of the Great Lakes Boat Building School (GLBBS), has been named the 2022 Darlene Briggs Marine Woman of the Year by the MRAA Educational Foundation. As president of GLBBS since 2020, Storey leads a team of professionals committed to providing students with exceptional, hands-on instruction focused on developing the broad knowledge and […]
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Commanding a yacht worth more than a skyscraper is a special kind of heaven, and hell. Step through the crew quarters and inside one of the world’s most challenging and otherworldly professions. Step through the crew quarters and inside the life of one of the most misunderstood professions afloat. This is a captain’s story, my […]
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PHOTO COURTESY OF GLBBS The Great Lakes Boat Building School received a truckload of educational and technical supplies along with Ilmor marine engines from Ilmor Engineering to further expand hands-on learning for Marine/Service Technology students at GLBBS. In additional, GLBBS faculty are becoming certified by Ilmor professionals to facilitate the delivery of “Ilmor University” curriculum […]
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The North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) has announced its intent to form the Women in the Trailer Industry committee. The inaugural committee will be chaired by Caitlin Jugert, president of The Trailer Parts Outlet and founder and co-host of the popular Women in the Trailer Industry podcast. “The focus of NATDA’s Women in the […]
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The Sea Tow Foundation is now accepting nominations and applications for membership in its Boating Safety Advisory Council, with applications being accepted through April 15, 2023. New appointees will be chosen by the current council and executive committee members and they will serve a two-year term as well as be eligible for a second term, […]
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International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8 (March is also Women’s History Month). On IWD, we celebrate women’s achievement. The goal is to help raise awareness about discrimination and to take action to drive gender parity. .embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container […]
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Deal Renews in 2024 Establishing North Americas Premier Outdoor and Conservation Retailer to Remain Title Sponsor of Bass Pro Tour and Exclusive Sporting Goods Retailer Through 2028 BENTON, Ky. and SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (March. 6, 2023) – Major League Fishing (MLF), the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization, and Bass Pro Shops, North America’s premier outdoor and conservation company, […]
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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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The M19 combines a stable ride with a passenger-friendly layout. Courtesy Bayliner We’ve tested a number of Bayliner boats, including several in the Element series. That’s why we were excited to learn of this debut of the new Element M19. At a time when many new boaters are entering the ranks of those who enjoy […]
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A Boston Whaler Realm 350 carves a turn at sea. Courtesy Boston Whaler Every boat is a compromise, as we who buy and own boats know. Nonetheless, Boston Whaler hit all the right buttons for a multipurpose boat when designing the Realm series of dayboats. The dayboat moniker is apt, since these vessels can certainly […]
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Private equity firm, KPS Capital Partners, is to acquire a controlling equity interest in luxury British yacht builder, Princess Yachts… Princess Yachts’ King Point Marina While the deal will see existing Princess shareholders retain ownership in the company, it will also enable Princess Yachts to better support its plans to create a freeport in the […]
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The 2023 AMI Conference & Expo concluded Feb. 1 after surpassing expectations for participation in this year’s event — almost 1,100 attendees. In addition to the exceptional attendance, organizers say there was great energy, excitement and participant involvement evident on the event’s exhibit floor, at the pre-conference workshops, and during the marina study tour. The […]
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The NMMA announced Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS), Representative Nancy Mace (R-SC) and Representative Darren Soto (D-FL) as co-chairs of the Congressional Boating Caucus in the 118th Congress. For over 30 years, the Congressional Boating Caucus has advocated and provided leadership on priority issues for $170 billion recreational boating and fishing industry, the […]
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Brunswick Corporation today named John Buelow Executive Vice President and President, Mercury Marine. John was previously Vice President, Global Operations, Mercury Marine and succeeds Chris Drees, who has decided to leave Brunswick to pursue opportunities outside the Company and the marine industry. Buelow will report to Brunswick Chief Executive Officer David M. Foulkes, effective immediately. […]
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