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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Living Up To Their Name In Cocoa Beach

When the green flag flew for the final race of the day at Thunder on Cocoa Beach in Cocoa Beach, Fla., at a little before 4 p.m., the 11 outboard-powered catamarans in the Super Stock class looked to be attached at the deck. The 11 boats in the Super Stock class lived up to its […]

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BMW launches new ICON electric boat

The Cannes Film Festival has seen the launch of the new ICON electric boat. Created by BMW in collaboration with boat builder, TYDE, the new boat is designed to take green marine mobility to the next level. At 43ft 2in with a beam of 14ft 10in, the ICON is certainly a sizeable platform, but it […]

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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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Michigan Announces Fresh Coast Maritime Challenge to Advance Sustainable Maritime Mobility

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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May 2023 Issue

May 2023 Issue Picture Perfect 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. Also In This Issue… Boat Test: Aquila 42 — A prescription to relax. Boat Spotlights: Sailfish, Scout, Seabob, Weldcraft Please, Boat Safe Chicago: […]

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The coolest record breaking boats

We asked top sailors and marine industry gurus to choose the coolest record breaking boats of all time, here’s what they came up with While hyper-luxury superyachts are clearly cool to look at (and would be very cool to own) there’s no denying that speed is cool and this collection of record breaking boats selected […]

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Mercury Marine begins shipping electric outboards globally

Mercury Marine has announced the first group of Avator 7.5e electric outboards has shipped to global customers, representing a major milestone in Mercury’s electrification strategy. The 7.5e is the first of Mercury’s five Avator electric propulsion systems to be announced this year. During the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show in January, the company officially launched the […]

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Marine Service Technician Week kicks off next week

To bring awareness and recognition to marine service professionals who keep boats safe, reliable and enjoyable, the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) designated April 24-29, 2023 as International Marine Service Technician Week. Everyone is encouraged to participate by celebrating and highlighting technicians throughout the week. “We’ve heard from marine businesses large and small with […]

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Across Ocean Systems partners with Gemeco

Gemeco Marine Electronics Specialists announced a distribution agreement with Across Ocean Systems (AOS), a Canadian manufacturer of innovative NMEA 2000 solutions. “Gemeco is an ideal partner to help us grow our brand awareness and customer base in North America,” stated Jordan Shishmanov, AOS founder and president. “In addition to specializing in NMEA 2000 products and […]

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Sunreef Yachts partners with RIBCO

EPG Media LLC wants you to have a positive experience in connection with our products and services. We want you to know that we respect the privacy and security of our users. Our goal is to provide you with an experience that delivers the information, resources and services that are helpful to you. In order […]

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Kawasaki celebrates 50 years of PWC

Kawasaki Jet Ski debuted the original Jet Ski watercraft in 1973. “For 50 years, Kawasaki Jet Ski has been synonymous with ‘good times’ on the water,” said Bob O’Brien, Kawasaki’s director of marketing. “As an early leader in the PWC category, Kawasaki and Jet Ski developed a fun-loving lifestyle centered around the exhilaration of combining […]

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KICKER Audio training goes international

KICKER Marine Audio took its Global Training Manager Aaron Malin and International Sales Manager David Glasgow on an extensive European tour to conduct  product training sessions as part of KICKER’s ongoing commitment to sharing its top technology and expertise with clients, dealers and customers worldwide. This effort was especially timely as the company introduced its […]

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