AMI has called for breakout and workshop topics relevant to the business of marinas and boatyards, from operations to management, for its all-industry audience of Certified Marina Managers (CMMs) and Certified Marina Operators (CMOs), as well as marina designers, engineers, sales professionals, and staff. Topics will target entry-level staff to senior and executive management. The […]
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After years of cruising the Mediterranean in heavy-duty passagemakers Martin Craddock decided to give inland boating a try, with a custom built steel craft fitted out to his dream spec… For as far back as I can remember I’ve loved boats. Whenever I was on holiday, I’d make a beeline for the nearest marina and […]
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MasterCraft Boat Company has announced a partnership with Suntex Marinas. MasterCraft will provide towboats at five Suntex locations, with plans to expand to 13 total destinations in 2023. “We’re thrilled to partner with Suntex, as our brands share several core values and aim to deliver a product that allows our customers to create a lifetime […]
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Our resident used boat expert Phil Sampson explains how to find a good Seaward 35 on the secondhand market and what features to look out for… In build: 2001 – current Price range: £140,000 – £275,000 From the multitude of names, makes and brands inhabiting the marine ecosystem, few attract such universal acclaim as the […]
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PHOTO COURTESY OF MICHIGAN SEA GRANT Barret Boat Works in Spring Lake, North Shore Marina in Spring Lake, and The Moorings Association in New Buffalo have been certified as Michigan Clean Marinas for a three year term through 2026, bringing the total Michigan Certified Clean Marina count to 101! As part of the program, marinas […]
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The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) has launched a new marketing campaign as well as new content for industry partners to use on social media channels. The Take Me Fishing “Find Your Best Self on the Water” campaign was launched to create awareness of fishing and boating among diverse new audiences and motivate participation. […]
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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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Though the Sarasota Power Boat Grand Prix and Suncoast Charities for Children—the Southwest Florida event’s former longstanding beneficiary—amicably parted ways a couple of years ago, the two are forever linked by history. Sarasota remains a high-performance powerboating hotbed and the supporting the nonprofit charity is woven into that legacy, as well as the fabric of […]
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PHOTO COURTESY OF TRAVERSE CONNECT A new first-of-its-kind program in the U.S. that helps advance sustainable maritime travel will put Michigan at the forefront of the electric boating revolution. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the Fresh Coast Maritime Challenge, which establishes a grant program that offers companies assistance to support the decarbonization and electrification of […]
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The Netherlands Antilles islands—Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao (called the ABCs)—are among the southernmost of the Caribbean islands. Their position at 12 degrees north latitude is pretty much guaranteed to spare these islands from hurricanes during the June 1st to November 30th storm season. No matter how long you stay, or what you see and do, […]
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Registration is now open for the Association of Marina Industries (AMI) fall Clean & Resilient Marina course to be held September 25-27, at Hyatt Place, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Marina operators and managers will learn from industry experts how to operate eco-friendly and sustainable marinas and ensure compliance with federal environmental regulations. In addition, the two-day […]
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MarineMax, Inc. recently announced results for its fiscal second quarter ended March 31, 2023. Revenue in the fiscal 2023 second quarter was down 7% to $570.3 million from record March quarter revenue of $610.1 million in the comparable period last year. The Company reported this result was primarily attributable to decreases in new and used […]
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Photo Courtesy of Adobe Stock/Esky Studio Known for the colorful murals that chronicle its past, Midland, Ontario continues to make history today as a focal point for boaters exploring the magnificent 30,000 Islands. By Craig Ritchie Pretty as a picture? That’s an apt description when we’re talking about the east coast of Georgian Bay and, […]
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X Shore, the Swedish technology company building sustainable electric boats, announces its partnership with Safe Harbor Marinas. “We are thrilled to be partnering with Safe Harbor Marinas to encourage more boating enthusiasts to experience 100% silent, high-performance electric boats,” said Jenny Keisu, CEO of X Shore. “Our organizations share a passion for the water and […]
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Foulk’s appearance on TikTok, thanks to his daughter, propelled his Argo app up the charts. Courtesy Jeff Foulk 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. Jeff Foulk has had a crazy few months. Developer of the navigation app Argo, Foulk saw […]
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A detour north to Costa Rica on his classic Swan 37 rewards Max Campbell with some of his most adventurous cruising yet The sea curls with distant groundswells as the fragmented skyline of Panama City dips into the horizon. A neat queue of cargo vessels waits at anchor for their turn to transit the Canal. […]
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PHOTO COURTESY OF MEIJER Retailer Meijer has strengthened its commitment to cleanup efforts and stewardship of the Great Lakes by expanding its partnership with the Council of the Great Lakes Region Foundation to help further the council’s Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup Program. Since 2022 Meijer has donated over $1.5 million to help fund and expand […]
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Suzuki Marine USA will embark on an important journey beginning Tuesday, April 18, setting out from Jacksonville, Florida on a nearly 800-mile journey by water to Washington D.C., where the 259 Sea Pro center console will be highlighted in an on-the-water display during the 2023 American Boating Congress, May 8-10. This is no “ordinary” 800-mile […]
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Snook always find a way to embed themselves in structure. Take note of anything they can get tangled up in and cut them off at the pass. George Poveromo Special delivery: Sign up for the free Salt Water Sportsman email newsletter. Subscribe to Salt Water Sportsman magazine for $19 for 1 year and receive 4 bonus digital issues. To […]
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