Today's News

West Marine reports year-end, 4Q results

West Marine today reported an improved financial picture with unaudited results showing net income up significantly for fiscal 2009 and the company finishing the year free of debt. ...more

Boat manufacturer eyes expansion

Seminole Marine, manufacturers of Sailfish saltwater fishing boats, formed the Seminole Marine Group to explore additional opportunities in the boatbuilding industry, said Paul Hoppes, president of Georgia-based Seminole Marine. ...more

Program offers marinas unique marketing opportunities

ActiveCaptain, an online forum for boaters, announced a new program designed to help marinas market to boaters. ...more

School secures federal funding for composites program

U.S. Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., officially announced Monday that $500,000 in federal funding was secured for the International Yacht Restoration School's new composites program. ...more

National Marina Day Web site debuts

The Association of Marina Industries launched the National Marina Day Web site. ...more

Supreme Court to issue Asian carp ruling

The U.S. Supreme Court will reconsider the closing of the Chicago canal locks temporarily to protect the Great Lakes against an Asian carp invasion, according to Michigan attorney general Mike Cox. ...more

New Sailing World look hits newsstands

Bonnier Corp.'s Sailing World will sport a new look with its April 2010 issue, which hits newsstands today. ...more

Florida trades group hands out awards

The Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County is recognizing three individuals and organizations as recipients of the group's Beacon of Light Awards for their support of the county's marine industry. ...more

Tuesday, Mar 16, 2010

  1. Star brite, ValvTect settle lawsuit

  2. West Marine earnings report set for Tuesday

  3. Strictly Sail Pacific sells out hall space

  4. Dometic Marine rolls out new logos

  5. West Marine opens new Maryland store

  6. Company unveils boat tracking system

  7. Changing Places

Monday, Mar 15, 2010

  1. Senators ask SBA to extend floorplan program

  2. Obama officials: ocean policy doesn’t mean fishing ban

  3. Forecasters: Above-average hurricane season coming

  4. Employers sought for Landing School job fair

  5. Wesmar forms European partnership

  6. Former Interlux VP dies at 85

  7. Charities encouraged to seek METS proceeds

  8. Frisini Motorsports producing Spectre power cats

  9. Company adds to digital media capabilities

  10. Groups join for National Marina Day event

  11. Florida marina announces open-house schedule

Friday, Mar 12, 2010

  1. Brunswick stock is riding an annual high

  2. Raymarine receives potential offer

  3. West Marine postpones earnings report

  4. Mercury Marine given energy grant

  5. Jacobs addresses FLW Outdoors future

  6. Obama’s coastal zoning proposal raises concerns

  7. Michigan to use RBFF fishing-license program

  8. D.C. foundation receives boating council grant

  9. Marine training seminars announced

  10. Dealers and Distributors

Thursday, Mar 11, 2010

  1. Boat sales dip slows in fourth quarter

  2. MRAA wants members to fight health care bill

  3. Boat show roundup

  4. New Jersey closer to offering free saltwater registry

  5. Carp solution could include infrastructure spending

  6. Pettit Marine Paint unveils rebate program

  7. IGY updates rewards program

  8. Changing Places

Wednesday, Mar 10, 2010

  1. NMMA sells Toronto show

  2. IYRS to get federal funding for new program

  3. Stock market’s future: Bubble or bounce?

  4. Brunswick draws from five-star certification standards

  5. KVH Industries leaders to speak in Florida

  6. Boat show roundup

  7. Peters & May USA picks rep

  8. BoatU.S. names Tower of the Year

  9. Evinrude revamps Web site

  10. PWC owner rallies will return to Florida

  11. Changing Places

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