Sea Tow Services International's 24-hour national call center dispatched 54 percent more calls over the Memorial Day weekend (Saturday through Monday) than the same time last year and 69 percent more than 2008.
The increased activity during the long weekend, widely considered the opening of the boating season, is a positive sign for the summer, said Sea Tow operators. Nice weather across the country was also cited as a factor.
The Massachusetts Marine Trades Association is urging members to reach out to their state representatives to ask them to support a $100,000 budget amendment.
Bryant Boat Company has redesigned its website, www.bryantboats.com to reflect the evolution of the company.
West Marine will commemorate the company’s 50th anniversary with a new promotion.
Overall boat sales in March were slightly lower compared to last year and year-over-year growth was down by just over 1 percent, according to Statistical Surveys Inc., data that was gathered for 30 states.
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation is focusing on reach women with a targeted marketing campaign.
Nautique was honored by the United Safety Council with two awards during the group’s annual ceremony.