A Royal opening
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands opens the Feadship superyacht facility in the heart of Amsterdam.
Marinas and Boatyards
Marinas and boatyards offer the vital services, ranging from repairs to slips and seasonal storage, that boaters require. Because they're in regular contact with boat owners, these businesses can take the pulse of the recreational boating industry every day. Developments such as new facilities and new services at these sites help to drive the industry forward.
Tomes Landing Marina sold
Brothers Tres and Glen Martin grew up working at the Everglades Marina.
Safe Harbor Marinas acquires New England Boatworks
The acquisition brings the company’s number of facilities to 80.
NYC’s first new marina in 50 years opens
Facing Manhattan’s financial district, ONE°15 Brooklyn Marina includes wave-dampening technologies to keep the waters calm.
Clearwater Beach Marina undergoing $15 million overhaul
Facility will be rebuilt and expanded over next five years.
A royal ceremony
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands will officially open the new Feadship yard in Amsterdam.
A new era for superyacht repairs
Derecktor shipyards, which signed a 30-year contract with St. Lucie County, will build the country’s first repair and refit facility for sailing yachts over 150 feet.
Refit International Exhibition & Conference opens Wednesday
The two-day show is owned by Professional BoatBuilder Magazine.
Jarrett Bay adds 300-ton Travelift
Being the only one of its size between Virginia and Florida, it will allow the facility to service much larger vessels.
French provider extends agreement for 650-ft. dry dock in refit facility
MB92 plans to invest about $50 million into the La Ciotat facility.
WWE star brings the smackdown to Michigan boatyard
Wrestler known as Rhyno plans to be a hands-on owner at his Big Daddy’s Boatyard.
Lou Sandoval
After a fruitful career in the pharmaceutical world, Lou Sandoval has taken an unusual path to marine industry success.
Elementary school becomes boat showroom
A closed school in Maine will be converted into a showroom, with the gym providing heated boat storage during the winter.
Virginia marina operators sue each other over marina purchase
A lawsuit and countersuit filed in the Kingsland Marina acquisition.
JB Turner and Nicole Jacques acquire Cape Charles Yacht Center
The Front Street Shipyard co-owner/president and marketing veteran plan to expand the facility.
IMBC: Marine businesses need to take a more active role
A seminar on the politics of workforce development says it’s time for business leaders to be part of the discussion.
Florida marina fighting lawsuit to shut down
Homeowners say Molly’s Marine Service in Naples is hurting property values.
Three large boats damaged in fire at Boston area marina
Damage is estimated at $1 million.
Westrec’s Cabrillo Way Marina wins Boaters’ Choice Award
Boaters gave the marina five-star reviews.
Are boatyards obsolete in Seattle?
The announcement that a landmark of the city’s waterfront, Jensen Motor Boat Co., is shutting down follows the closures of other yards in the last few years.
Suntex hosts Folds of Honor at re-opening of Miami Beach Marina
Event will raise funds for veterans’ organization.
MTI to open location at Haulover Marine Center
Westrec also upgrading marinas in Florida and Chicago.