The BoatU.S. Foundation awarded nearly $50,000 for its 2009 Clean Water and Boating Safety grants to 19 local non-profit groups.
This year's Clean Water Grant projects covered a wide range of environmental topics, while the Boating Safety Grants focused on efforts aimed at reducing alcohol-related fatalities.
In the last 20 years, the foundation has awarded more than $1.1 million to local boating and environmental organizations.
Despite a slowdown in aluminum fishing boats and yachts, the main powerboat categories saw a 0.4 percent increase.
An anniversary for its refit group and the entry of an Israeli marine association are landmarks for the International Council of Marine Industry Associations.
The outboard manufacturer donated money and equipment to support local organizations.
Springer gave an interview to CEO Magazine.
Bill Yeargin discussed trade with the vice president and members of Congress.
USCG: Operator inattention caused the most accidents in 2017, but alcohol still played a part in the most fatal accidents on the water.
