Gary Reich

The e-newsletter will not publish July 4 in observance of Independence Day. We wish everyone a safe holiday weekend.

Trawler Talk aims to connect with those who are interested in the cruising lifestyle, with episodes dropping every other week

The outboard manufacturer announced a sponsorship of the Bonefish & Tarpon Trust, which aims to protect and conserve populations of the popular gamefish.

ICAST, the largest sportfishing trade show in the world, returns with registrations for exhibitors and attendees on the rebound

Silent-Yachts envisions a world of motoryachts powered by solar power

The facility in Fano, on the Adriatic Sea, has 236,806 square feet of production space and will employ about 250 people

The U.K.- based on-board camera manufacturer aims to leverage its new location in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., to strengthen its position in the U.S. market.

Brent C. Bruun takes over as president and CEO, and David Kagan and David Tolley were appointed to the board.

Garmin will offer Sea Tow franchise operators and members access to special offers and product training to improve safety

Benjamin Johnson will lead the technology team at the cloud-based, software-as-a-service company, which provides operational solutions

The program aims to bring more people into boating through education, special events and collaborations

The diesel outboard manufacturer appointed a chief commercial officer, head of industrial strategy, chief engineer and head of marketing and communications

The e-newsletter will not publish June 20 in observance of Juneteenth. We wish everyone a happy and safe weekend

Justin Joyner will spearhead the builder’s expansion in the North American market and coordinate the launch of new offices in Annapolis, Md.

The Viking Yachts unit will partner with Yamaha Marine’s Rightwaters program to recycle the protective covers that ship with its outboards

A marketing collaboration with the NFL team will include promotional efforts in local, regional and national markets

The Senate of Canada earlier this year passed a bill that included a tax on new boats valued at more than Canadian $250,000

The sequenced material and reduced transportation warehouse is designed to reduce product lead times to dealers

The companies this week awarded 10 graduating seniors $100,000 in college scholarships

Sheldon Havlik will service dealers and direct accounts in Illinois, Kansas, Missouri and West Tennessee.

Chris Myers will direct Dockmate’s inside and outside sales teams and is tasked with growing and supporting the company’s dealer network

Abbey Heimensen was elected as vice president and Brian Chandler, Shelby Kirby, Dana Koman and Stephanie Vatalaro are new board members who will serve three-year terms.

Four marine industry associations and businesses are funding scholarships for educators who wish to attend the ABYC Foundation’s Marine Educator Training Conference

The towing provider reported that combined requests for service during the holiday weekend were up nearly 29 percent from 2021

The 450-square-meter space includes a test tank, new lifting equipment, individual research and development bays and a photography studio

Stacey Renfro will join the retailer with more than 25 years of experience in e-commerce, marketing, planning and customer service

Jan Brockmöller will take over as chief financial officer as Sven Göbel departs after a 10-year tenure.

The deadline to register products for the program is Aug. 16. IBEX runs Sept. 27-29 in Tampa, Fla.

The newsletter will not publish May 30 in observance of Memorial Day. We wish everyone a happy and safe weekend.

The new boat is a departure for the storied builder, known most recently for its center console fishing boats.

The strict, two-day July season is the result of a “management regime based on guesses that is penalizing the success of this rebuilding stock,” according to the Center for Sportfishing Policy.

All in the Family: This issue of Soundings Trade Only has a theme of diversity and inclusion.

Matthew Zimmerman will take over as CEO for Cheryl Zimmerman as she transitions to a new role as market development strategist.

The South Florida trade organization announced new and reelected members, handed out awards, and arranged presentations by business leaders.

The company said Capt. Andy Langesfeld will serve as Southeast sales agent and brand ambassador for its amphibious RIBs.

The diesel outboard manufacturer said the agreement adds Bahrain and the UAE to Gulf’s territories in Qatar, Oman, Kuwait and Lebanon.

The Newport for New Products program recognizes new boats, gear and more based on design, innovation and value to the consumer.

The American Boating Congress concluded Friday with an award presentation, discussions with representatives, a midterm election report from political analyst Charlie Cook, and a panel discussion about electrification.

The second day of the American Boating Congress included awards presentations, Capitol Hill sessions with lawmakers, an economic report, a state-of-the-industry address and statements from NMMA lobbyists.

The American Boating Congress opened yesterday, and NMMA outlined four pieces of legislation that are its top advocacy initiatives.

The retailer recently was recognized as dealer of the year by Axopar Boats, Flite and NautiBuoy Marine.

The recreational boating and fishing advocacy event is being held in-person for the first time since 2019.

Neha Clark fills Brent Dahl’s position as senior vice president of Enterprise Finance following Dahl’s appointment to chief financial officer of the Boat Group.

The 48-foot aluminum expedition vessel has twin 320-hp D4 diesels mated to a parallel hybrid-electric propulsion system.

Simon Parker will lead the company’s Marine, Protective and Yacht Coatings business unit.

Hornblower Energy received an $8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to build a fist-of-its-kind hydrogen production and fueling station in San Francisco.

The retailer announced an increase in revenue of 34 percent to $442 million.