Marine industry
Advocating for Our Industry
A large portion of the Congressional Boating Caucus members are up for reelection next week.
Quick Hits: May 8, 2020
Supra Pro Wake Tour goes virtual/Instructor named for yacht technician apprenticeship program.
A United Front
Industry stakeholders partner for a comprehensive boating and fishing marketing campaign to help rebuild coming out of the pandemic.
Boating World and Sea Magazine stop publication
Sea Magazine was published for more than a century.
Boating Industry names 2019 Top 100 dealers
Quality Boats of Clearwater, Fla., takes top honors.
Barletta adds dedicated R&D space
The company also welcomed a new director of design and development.
World Cat hands out top dealer awards
The company held its dealer meeting this month in Fort Lauderdale.
Boatsetter CEO named to Inc top 100 list
Jaclyn Baumgarten, a pioneer in peer-to-peer boat rentals, has been named to Inc.’s Female Founders 100 list.
MJM brand to be carried by MarineMax
MarineMax will sell MJM motoryachts in eight Florida dealerships.
New partnership between governors and outdoor industry could help grow boating
The Outdoor Recreation Learning Network was designed to promote recreation across the United States.
Suzuki renews finance agreement with Synchrony
Synchrony has worked with Suzuki’s U.S. dealer network since 2008.
Australian state earmarks $32.7 million for boating
The state of Victoria will invest millions into improving boating infrastructure and access.
Seakeeper and SeaHunter announce agreement
SeaHunter will make the Seakeeper 2 gyroscopic stabilizer standard on five models.
Industry Partnerships
World Cat, Cutwater Boats, Nimbus and Italia Yachts all announce U.S. dealers, while William F. Miller & Associates represents Lucas Oil.
Stormer Marine and SAFE Boats International announce partnership
SAFE Boats will build the Stormer line in its Washington facilities for the U.S. market.
Siren Marine and Hilb Group New England partner on insurance
The policy is designed for fleet operators, sailing clubs and boating schools.
Watch and Learn
MIASF’s Salty Jobs video series gives young people a snapshot of work in the marine industry
‘It Doesn’t Feel Like Work’
Seattle Boat Works’ strategy for keeping workers for the long haul.
Invest or Perish
The ABBRA’s executive director says workforce development is in a do-or-die situation.
The Evolution of a Revolution
George Sullivan looks back at the heyday of Bayliner, when it ruled the industry.
Congressional Boating Caucus names co-chairs
U.S. Senators and Representatives from opposite parties named to chair positions.