F1 star Sebastian Vettel backs new German SailGP team

Sebastian Vettel will be co-owner of the new German SailGP team alongside Thomas Riedel, with 49er medallist Erik Heil at the helm Four-time F1 World Champion Sebastian Vettel and double Olympic sailing bronze medallist Erik Heil have joined forces, alongside team owner Thomas Riedel, to announce a brand new German SailGP Team. Germany will be […]

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MTI At 25—Taking The Class 1 Title With Team Abu Dhabi

Even most casual fans of the MTI brand know company founder Randy Scism gained extensive Union Internationale Motonautique Class 1 experience—as a driver and team manager—with the Dubai-backed Victory outfit in the 1980s and 1990s. But his own Wentzville, Mo.-built 48-foot catamaran model didn’t claim Class 1 world titles of its own until November 2015 […]

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Lionfish Challenge 2023

The Lionfish Challenge is a free summer-long lionfish tournament open to recreational and commercial competitors of all ages around the state of Florida. As we kick off the 8th year of the Lionfish Challenge, our goal remains the same: remove as many lionfish as we can in just 4 months.  Tournament details:  Timeline: June 1st to October […]

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Six Teams Set To Tackle Gateway Marathon

From a 52-foot Mystic Powerboats catamaran with twin 1,350-hp Mercury Racing engines and a full canopy to a 38-foot Fountain Powerboats center console with natural air-conditioning and triple V-10 400-hp outboards from Mercury Marine, the six-boat fleet for this Saturday morning’s Gateway Marathon race from Palm Beach to West End, Bahama, is decidedly eclectic. The […]

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Mercury Marine recognized by American Foundry Society

Mercury Marine has been recognized by the American Foundry Society (AFS) with the 2023 Plant Engineering Award for its implementation of Industry 4.0 data collection technologies and data analytics at its aluminum castings facility at the company’s world headquarters in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. The AFS Plant Engineering Award recognizes plants’ engineering achievements in planning, […]

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ACR GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB Series

AIS is incorporated into ACR’s latest EPIRBs. Courtesy ACR 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. Emergency position-indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs) have saved the lives of countless mariners by helping rescuers find vessels and souls in distress. Now a new generation […]

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Cheeky Schoolie Tournament Big Win for Conservation

The 12th annual Cheeky Schoolie Tournament presented by Simms raised $30,756 for conservation. Courtesy Cheeky Fishing On Saturday, May 21, the 12th annual Cheeky Schoolie Tournament presented by Simms, took place on Cape Cod. A pair of anglers combined to catch, photograph, and release 119.5 inches of striped bass to clinch the title, but the […]

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640.9 miles in 24hrs: Holcim-PRB smashes monohull record

Kevin Escoffier’s IMOCA team Holcim-PRB has smashed the 24-hour monohull sailing record by covering an incredible 640.9 miles in the transatlantic leg of The Ocean Race The Ocean Race 2022-23 – 26 May 2023, Leg 5 Day 4 onboard Team Holcim – PRB, at full speed during the 24 hours record. Kevin Escoffier’s IMOCA Holcim-PRB, competing in […]

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Watersports Complex hosts inclusivity event

Ann’s Angels, in collaboration with Aktion Parks, hosted an inclusivity-focused event at the Orlando Watersports Complex on Saturday, May 13th. With 27 riders and 46 pulls throughout the day, participants of varying needs experienced the thrill of watersports behind a Nautique Ski boat. Ann’s Angels, an organization that provides accessibility and support for individuals with […]

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Landing School launches Boatyard Management program

The Landing School has announced the launch of a new academic program. Starting this fall, it will offer Boatyard Management, a program focused on management in the marine industry. Boatyard Management is a second-year program in which students will learn management principles by managing the work of a simulated boatyard. “This new program is the first of […]

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MarineMax partners with Habitat for Humanity

MarineMax has partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco for the sixth year to sponsor a home for an underserved family.  Brett McGill, MarineMax CEO and President, commented, “Habitat for Humanity offers life-changing experiences for these families. We are honored to participate in this process and come together as a team to […]

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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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Toby Keith Acquires Iconic Fishing Brand Luck E Strike

Toby Keith (NORMAN, Okla.) Singer, songwriter, and entertainer Toby Keith has acquired Luck E Strike, a bait and tackle brand name as ingrained with top tier anglers as it is with weekend recreationalists. Endorsed by National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Famer Jimmy Houston and operated by sporting goods industry vets Jeff Williams (General Manager) […]

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