NMMA reports 3 percent gain in new powerboat registrations
Nearly all boat segments were up in May.
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Sailor missing after falling overboard in race on Lake Michigan
As of this morning a sailor who was competing in Saturday’s Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac Island and fell overboard is still missing.
Soundings Trade Only to host roundtable at IBEX
The event will focus on the changing aftermarket, from mergers and acquisitions to the impact of e-commerce across the industry
Alternative marketing: Discover Boating reports success with its influencer programs
The group says its programs have resulted in more than 16,000 visits to DiscoverBoating.com
Honda to offer apparel
Honda Marine has partnered with Powertex Group to launch Honda Marine Gear.
Six inducted into 2018 Sailing Hall of Fame
The National Sailing Hall of Fame named three people to the 2018 class of inductees — yacht cinematographer John Biddle; three-time Soling World Champion, Brazilian-American Olympian Vince Brun; and shipbuilder and naval architect William Webb.
DAME - Design Awards open for entries
For 28 years, the DAME – Design awards have focused attention on innovative designs for products in the marine industry.
Alumacraft president ‘disappointed’ Yamaha will no longer supply engines
The canceled supply agreement between the two companies had been extended two years.
Dead zone expected to last for decades
Nitrogen pollution continues to contribute to toxic algae blooms in Florida.
Trade diplomat: Boatbuilders need a ‘Plan B’
With the U.S. engaged in a trade war, Rebecca Torres said builders have to look at sourcing from other countries and selling to other countries.
BRP hires at new Texas location
The company is scaling up to 100 workers in Plano, its first and only U.S. office.
Features
Maryland issues record BUIs on July Fourth holiday
Natural Resources Police arrested 14 people for boating while impaired and issued 634 citations.
West Marine sponsors Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac
The retailer with have a rigging truck on site and will provide shuttle service to its store on North Halsted Street.
Koch Industries invests in Safe Harbor Marinas
The investor could become a ‘long-term partner’ with Safe Harbor.
Fort Lauderdale hotel and marina sells for $171 million
The 9-acre Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina on the ICW has 33 slips.
Wendy Mackie
You’d be hard-pressed to find a more positive and passionate person when it comes to growing the marine industry than Wendy Mackie, CEO of the Rhode Island Marine Trades Association.
The Grandparent Economy
Grandparents today don’t typically resemble the white-haired, bespectacled version of the past.
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New battle for Lake Erie starts tonight
Ohio boating organizations will pack a hearing of the Ohio Power Siting Board to blast a recommendation that would give the green light to build wind turbines off Cleveland.
Five ways to annoy customers with your email
To be successful with email marketing, you must produce dynamic content and avoid pitfalls that hinder positive results.
BoatUS Foundation is expanding its hands-on training
Learning the skills to operate a boat with confidence creates a better experience on the water.
Great lessons from pizza’s music man
Tom Krouse uses music and songwriting as a model for running his business.
Some good news items for this holiday week
As we wrap up this Fourth of July holiday week, here are some good news items worthy of note going into the second half of our prime summer boating season.