Evinrude takes part in American Boating Congress Evinrude takes part in American Boating Congress Evinrude advocates for the industry at the American Boating Congress Evinrude have announced that Tracy Crocker; Jeff Wasil and James Irwin attended the American Boating Congress in Washington D.C. last week. by Rus Graham Posted 24 May 06:51 PDT BoatUS releases annual list of Top 10 Boat Names BoatUS releases annual list of Top 10 Boat Names The tradition dates back a quarter century Each year, Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) tallies the most popular boat names. The tradition dates back a quarter century, with the list derived from adding up requests for boat name designs from BoatUS Boat Graphics. by Scott Croft Posted 24 May 06:19 PDT Application process opens for 2019 Award Program Application process opens for 2019 Award Program At the Newport International Boat Show Newport Exhibition Group, owners and producers of the Newport International Boat Show, is accepting applications for its 2019 Newport For New Products (NFNP) Awards Program. by Andrew Golden Posted 22 May 07:46 PDT West Marine hires Aaron Carpenter West Marine hires Aaron Carpenter Carpenter will join the world's largest premier boating supply retailer West Marine have announced the hiring of Aaron Carpenter as Chief Marketing Officer. Carpenter will join West Marine, the world's largest premier boating supply retailer, this month with more than 20 years in the retail industry. by Renee Harvey Posted 22 May 05:49 PDT mazu announces all-new user interface mazu announces all-new user interface And enhanced functionality for Raymarine Axiom mazu, a leading marine technology and satellite communications brand, announced today the addition of powerful new functionality to its app available on Raymarine Axiom multifunction displays (MFD) through Lighthouse Apps. by Andrew Golden Posted 21 May 22:27 PDT BoatUS checklist: How to rent your boat BoatUS checklist: How to rent your boat Know your liabilities, and plan for breakdowns Airbnb has shown that the sharing economy can work. A new report says, in 2018, the peer-to-peer rental company's annual sales surpassed Hilton, based on data from U.S. travelers (excluding business spending). by Scott Croft Posted 21 May 18:52 PDT Melges IC37 to set new standard for one designs Melges IC37 to set new standard for one designs Powered by Yanmar, and all set for the launch of its inaugural season Demand for the Corinthian-friendly racer fitted with YANMAR 3YM20 and saildrive exceeds expectations ahead of debut regatta at the prestigious New York Yacht Club in June. by Saltwater Stone Posted 21 May 15:00 PDT Atlantic Hurricane Season begins June 1 Atlantic Hurricane Season begins June 1 4 tips to ready your boat When a hurricane approaches, recreational boat owners have a big problem. Faced with limited time to protect their homes, and with families to possibly evacuate, what can they do to prepare their boats? by Scott Croft Posted 21 May 11:20 PDT On-water towing service grows on the bay On-water towing service grows on the bay Third port for TowBoatUS San Francisco Bay and Delta A 29-year-old family-owned business that helps boaters get safely home after their boat has broken down, run aground, or run out of fuel, has added a third location to the company's waterborne footprint. by Scott Croft Posted 20 May 15:27 PDT Twin Disc announces expansion in Wisconsin Twin Disc announces expansion in Wisconsin 39,000 square-foot North American Aftermarket Distribution Center Twin Disc, Inc. (NASDAQ: TWIN), a global leader in power transmission technology for marine and land-based applications, is near completion of an expansion project in Wisconsin. by Amanda Greever Posted 18 May 05:48 PDT New Marine Louvered Panel has integrated damper New Marine Louvered Panel has integrated damper Common way to maintain adequate airflow to an engine room or machinery space Passive airflow through a louvered panel is a common way to maintain adequate airflow to an engine room or machinery space. But there are times, such as during heavy weather or a fire event, when restricting ventilation is required. by Martin Flory Group Posted 16 May 07:11 PDT Marine Resources job updates Marine Resources job updates The latest jobs in the marine industry Marine Resources specialises in filling job vacancies within the Leisure Marine Industry. We have a variety of recruitment services to suit all types of marine employer. by Marine Resources Posted 16 May 03:00 PDT Stakeholders meet with policymakers on ABC 2019 Stakeholders meet with policymakers on ABC 2019 The second day of American Boating Congress (ABC) 2019 Yesterday, boating industry stakeholders gathered for the second day of American Boating Congress (ABC) 2019. The day began with a comprehensive briefing on issues that are top of mind for the industry: trade, recreation, conservation. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 15 May 18:50 PDT First N. America Marine Business World newsletter First N. America Marine Business World newsletter Aims to update the marine industry across a broad section of topics The site is unaffiliated to any other marine trade organisation and aims to update the marine industry across a broad section of topics including company news, new products, personnel changes, events and awards. by Peter Rendle Posted 15 May 06:30 PDT Day 1 of ABC 2019 is in the books Day 1 of ABC 2019 is in the books More than 300 industry stakeholders convened for the opening session of ABC 2019 With the policy briefing portion of the program under their belts, attendees are heading to Capitol Hill today to discuss the issues with members of Congress and their staff. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 15 May 03:09 PDT West Marine hires Ron Baime as CMO West Marine hires Ron Baime as CMO Baime offers more than 20 years of experience in the retail space Baime's experience includes 12 years at Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. where he served as senior vice president and general merchandise manager, among other roles. by Renee Harvey Posted 15 May 03:08 PDT Dealers honored at Diamond Anniversary Gala Dealers honored at Diamond Anniversary Gala Sea Ray celebrates 60th at Horseshoe Bay resort in Texas During the event, attendees experienced on-water product demonstrations of Sea Ray's latest model line-up including the award-winning Sundancer 320, SDX 250 Outboard, SLX 400 and the brand-new, limited-edition SLX-R 350 Outboard. by Lee Gordon Posted 14 May 14:27 PDT Construction begins on regional research vessel Construction begins on regional research vessel WHOI takes part in keel-laying ceremony for ECOC new vessel Officials from the WHOI took part in a keel-laying ceremony this week to mark the start of construction of the R/V Resolution, a new $125 million Regional Class Research Vessel (RCRV) funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). by WHOI Posted 13 May 03:29 PDT National Marine Suppliers launches in the Pacific National Marine Suppliers launches in the Pacific Turning its extensive yacht service ability to the region National Marine Suppliers opens up the Pacific as the supply and provisions juggernaut announces it's now turned its extensive yacht service ability to the region. by Isla McKechnie Posted 11 May 03:30 PDT Bill Yeargin to receive 2019 HMIL Award at ABC Bill Yeargin to receive 2019 HMIL Award at ABC Bill will be honored at the American Boating Congress (ABC) in Washington The Foundation for Recreational Boating Safety, Education and Environmental Awareness announced today that Bill Yeargin, President and CEO of Correct Craft is the recipient of the 2019 Hammond Marine Industry Leadership Award by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 10 May 09:03 PDT