Bertram Yacht is the title sponsor of the fourth leg of the 2012 Bahamas Billfish Championship, which is taking place in Marsh Harbour today through Saturday.
The Florida-based luxury sportfishing yacht builder will participate in the competition with the Bertram 63 Tropicat. The boat’s participation can be followed at Bertram’s Facebook page.
Skeeter announced that its 2019 boats will come equipped with Humminbird electronics.
The U.S. government has approved funding needed for the Outdoor Recreational Satellite Account to study the economic impact of outdoor recreational in the coming year.
Mercury Marine will partner with Military Outreach USA, the Chicago Park District and five Chicago area yacht clubs to honor military veterans on July 1 by offering them a chance to spend some time on the water.
The Massachusetts Marine Trades Association had more than 5,000 children participate in its expanded Kids Boating Day events this year.
The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water is working with Prince William Marina in Woodbridge, Va., to offer two boating safety courses taught aboard single- and twin-engine boats.
The Marine Trades Association of Maryland is an example of how to advocate for the industry.
Angler participation has led the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for the first time ever to be able to manage the harvest of recreational red snapper in both state and federal waters in the Gulf of Mexico.
The boating industry will likely need to be compliant with Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation because customers that visit the EU are protected by the regulation.
President Trump announced a new round of tariffs on China that would affect marine components being imported from there, further jeopardizing strong growth in the industry, said the National Marine Manufacturers Association.