IMBC looking for presenters
The International Marina & Boatyard Conference has posted a call for presenters on its website.
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.
Yarmouth Boat Yard adds Seaway Boats
Yarmouth Boat Yard has added Seaway Boats to its product offerings. Seaway builds downeast-style boats ranging from 18 to 27 feet including utility models, center consoles, hardtop pilothouses and cuddy cabin versions.
TowBoatUS Opens new locations in Midwest
After opening his second location on the Illinois River last year, Captain Gareth Stamm added TowBoatUS Racine and TowBoatUS Waukegan in Wisconsin and Illinois, respectively.
IMI offering marina management program in Puerto Rico
The International Marina Institute, a subsidiary of the Association of Marina Industries, will offer its Intermediate Marina Manager program in San Juan, Puerto Rico, June 17-21.
AMI 2017 trends report now available
The Association of Marina Industries has released its 2017 Marina Trends Survey Report.
Industry veteran Shawn Dumas joins Kennebunkport Marina
Kennebunkport Marina has hired Shawn Dumas as operations manager. In his new role, Dumas will help with the marina’s expansion.
MyTaskit introduces scheduling upgrade
MyTaskit has introduced a product upgrade with a new scheduling feature that allows users to assign work to technicians well into the future, while offering the flexibility to instantly adjust to schedule changes.
Freedom Boat club appoints new COO
Freedom Boat Club president and CEO John Giglio has promoted Barry Slade from vice president of business development to chief operating officer of the corporation and the newly launched division of Freedom Marine Sales.
Four facilities named as Michigan Clean Marinas
The Michigan Clean Marina Program has re-certified Howe Interlakes Marine in Indian River, Edward C. Grave Memorial Harbor in Elk Rapids, Algonac Harbor Club in Algonac and Bouvier Bridge Marina in Fair Haven as Michigan Clean Marinas.
ValvTect names marina of the year
Every year in January, ValvTect Petroleum Products presents its Marina of the Year Award for the previous year.
Las Olas Goes Big
In December 2017, David Morrison, managing partner at Taylor Lane Yacht and Ship, was in a quandary. “I have a boat coming in on the 7th,” he said, “and the boat that’s there can’t leave until the 10th.”
Miami shipyard adds 100-ton travel lift
RMK Merrill-Stevens, a Miami shipyard that was founded 95 years ago, is upgrading its facilities with a 2,700-ton shiplift and a 100-ton travel lift.
AMI adds board members at IMBC
The Association of Marina Industries elected its 2018 officers and directors at its annual International Marina & Boatyard Conference that was held January 31 through February 2 in New Orleans.
Freedom Boat Club names new executive
Freedom Boat Club has named industry veteran Louis Chemi chief operating officer for the Freedom Franchise Systems and Freedom Outdoor Adventures.
Freedom Boat Club partners with Jeanneau to expand in Europe
Freedom Boat Club and Jeanneau are partnering to develop Freedom franchises among Jeanneau’s European dealer network.
Freedom Boat Club recognized by Entrepreneur magazine
Freedom Boat Club was ranked No. 1 in the Misc. Recreational Business Category in Entrepreneur Magazine’s annual rankings and was #309 in the overall 2018 Franchise 500 list.
Bahia Mar to undergo redesign
The home of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, the Bahia Mar Resort and Yachting Center, has been approved for a redesign.
ABBRA members attend meetings on Capitol Hill
Pam Lendzion, executive director for the American Boat Builders and Repairers Association, joined nine other small and medium-sized employers in a series of meetings with senior level officials at the White House, Department of Labor, and Department of Commerce.
MyTaskit introduces software upgrades
MyTaskit has released a series of enhancements to MyTaskit Pro, a marine industry work coordination platform for service businesses.
Maine boatyard planning $4 million expansion
Front Street Shipyard in Belfast, Maine, is moving forward with a planned $4 million expansion after city officials approved a credit-enhancement agreement.
Freedom Boat Club locations promote franchisee’s new video
A video created by Lisa Almeida, who owns Freedom Boat Club locations in Jacksonville and St. Augustine, Fla., has generated more than 72,000 views and has been promoted by more than 50 of the company’s franchises.
Suntex acquires equity interest in Miami Beach Marina
Suntex Marina Investors LLC said it has acquired an equity interest from the RCI Group’s Miami Beach Marina.
Miami-Dade County considering ordinance on dock foam
The NMMA said today that the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners is considering an ordinance that would require marine facilities to repair or replace unencapsulated polystyrene if it shows evidence of degradation, shredding or other damage.
MyTaskit CEO wins 2017 CEO Today USA Award
Kevin Hutchinson, founder and CEO of MyTaskit, has won the 2017 CEO Today USA Award.