Lars Thrane unveiled LT4200 Maritime Satcom System Lars Thrane unveiled LT4200 Maritime Satcom System Designed for demanding maritime environments Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) today announced Lars Thrane A/S as the newest Iridium Certus terminal manufacturer and together unveiled the LT-4200 maritime satcom system. by Jordan Hassin Posted 16 Sep 04:12 PDT Fusion launches new FM Speakers and Subwoofers Fusion launches new FM Speakers and Subwoofers FM Series is designed to comply with ISO12216 Annex D1.1 for Areas II, III & IV Fusion®, a worldwide leader in marine audio entertainment, announced today the release of the new FM Series flush mount marine speakers and subwoofers, engineered to deliver high-quality acoustics and bass in a sleek form factor by Andrew Golden Posted 15 Sep 07:01 PDT Newport for New Products Award winners Newport for New Products Award winners Best in their class chosen by industry experts and Newport International Boat Show attendees Newport Exhibition Group, owners and producers of the Newport International Boat Show, announced today the results of this year's Newport For New Products™ (NFNP) Awards. by Andrew Golden Posted 14 Sep 15:21 PDT Blue Guard Innovations returns to IBEX Blue Guard Innovations returns to IBEX Come see the award-winning BG-One and all Blue Guard Products The Blue Guard Innovations (BGI) range of smart switches and sensors will be on display in booth 3-2127 at IBEX, October 1-3 at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Florida. by Blue Guard Innovations Posted 14 Sep 13:01 PDT Coast Guard Foundation Pacific Northwest Awards Coast Guard Foundation Pacific Northwest Awards Taking place on Sept. 19 at the Bell Harbor International Conference Center, Seattle The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to the education and well-being of all Coast Guard members and their families, have announced that its Pacific Northwest Awards in Seattle will take place on Thursday September 19, 2019 by Rus Graham Posted 14 Sep 07:49 PDT 11th Hour Racing announces strategic partnership 11th Hour Racing announces strategic partnership With François Gabart's MerConcept MerConcept, the French offshore sailing company founded by sailing legend François Gabart, and 11th Hour Racing Team, headed by leading American ocean racers Mark Towill and Charlie Enright, announced a strategic partnership today. by 11th Hour Racing Posted 14 Sep 07:04 PDT Grow Boating Marketing Summit speaker spotlight Grow Boating Marketing Summit speaker spotlight A speaker line-up of marketing experts will present ways to leverage digital marketing channels. During this year's Grow Boating Marketing Summit, an IBEX Special Event on Sept. 30, a speaker line-up of leading marketing experts will present ways to leverage digital marketing channels to benefit your business. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 13 Sep 07:47 PDT Record entries at IBEX Innovation Awards 2019 Record entries at IBEX Innovation Awards 2019 NMMA receives 104 entries from more than 80 companies The 2019 IBEX Innovation Awards, managed by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and judged by Boating Writers International (BWI), received 104 entries from more than 80 companies, the most submitted in the program's history. by Andrew Golden Posted 13 Sep 07:22 PDT RWC exhibits at United States Sailboat Show RWC exhibits at United States Sailboat Show Rock West Composites is exhibiting for the first time Rock West Composites (RWC) will be exhibiting at the United States Sailboat Show in Annapolis, Maryland October 10-14. The many benefits of using advanced composites in the marine industry include its lightweight to strength and resistance to corrosion. by Rock West Composites Posted 12 Sep 11:18 PDT Newport International Boat Show kicks off Newport International Boat Show kicks off This year's show includes a powerful line-up of new boats and products Newport Exhibition Group, owners and producers of the Newport International Boat Show, announced today that it has organized more educational activities and attractions for showgoers than ever before. by Andrew Golden Posted 12 Sep 07:15 PDT Grand Banks complete strategic business objectives Grand Banks complete strategic business objectives 4 year investment in expansion of Malaysia manufacturing facility A four-year investment in expansion of the main manufacturing facility in Malaysia was completed, now providing more than double the undercover manufacturing capacity from 270,000 to 550,000 square feet, and fully equipped with the latest technology. by Grand Banks Yachts Posted 12 Sep 05:13 PDT Launching the Sun Fast 3300 Launching the Sun Fast 3300 Climb onboard with us as we sail the Sun Fast 3300 Climb onboard with us as we sail the Sun Fast 3300 for the very first time in North America! Your chance to see this offshore racer will be the United States Sailboat Show in Annapolis, Maryland -- October 10-14. by Jeanneau America Posted 11 Sep 07:21 PDT The secrets of a stormproof marina The secrets of a stormproof marina Four signs to look for in a hurricane-safe marina The statistics prove that hauling your boat out of the water and storing it ashore before a hurricane strikes greatly lowers the chance you'll need to file an insurance claim after the storm passes. by Scott Croft Posted 11 Sep 06:45 PDT Yacht Racing Forum in Bilbao update Yacht Racing Forum in Bilbao update Innovation, new concepts, subjects and speakers The conference will bring together around 350 delegates, including the sports' main decision-makers from all over the world. The leading events, venues, brands and sponsors will be in Bilbao, Spain. by Yacht Racing Forum Posted 10 Sep 06:07 PDT NMMA call on industry to support relief efforts NMMA call on industry to support relief efforts Urging support for the Bahamian community On Friday, Contender Boats, Maverick Boat Group, and NMMA, sent a letter to the recreational marine community urging support for the Bahamian community ravaged by Hurricane Dorian. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 10 Sep 05:04 PDT Dates set for Sail America's Industry Conference Dates set for Sail America's Industry Conference SAIC will host speakers, workshops, and industry leaders and colleagues for the three-day conference Sail America, the trade association for the sailing industry, today announced the dates for the eighth edition of the Sail America Industry Conference (SAIC). by Sail America Posted 10 Sep 04:29 PDT Lowrance launches new PSI-1 Lowrance launches new PSI-1 The interface brings LiveSight sonar support to HDS carbon displays Lowrance®, a world-leading brand in fishing electronics since 1957, recently announced the launch of the PSI-1 Performance Sonar Interface, a sonar module that brings LiveSight™ Sonar capability to HDS Carbon fishfinder/chartplotters. by Lowrance Posted 10 Sep 04:19 PDT West Marine hosts 4th year of LLS Fundraising West Marine hosts 4th year of LLS Fundraising Since 2016 West Marine helped raise nearly $200,000 for the LLS mission Throughout the month, West Marine customers can donate to LLS by purchasing a paper sailboat they can add their name to and display in-store. Since September 2016, West Marine has raised nearly $200,000 for LLS. by Renee Harvey Posted 10 Sep 03:19 PDT Azimut Atlantis 45 debut Azimut Atlantis 45 debut First major new addition in their 2020 model line The Atlantis 45 is Azimut's first major new addition in their 2020 model line. Excellent visibility, massive interior volume, and superior performance—all so you can experience the sea in a truly unique way. by MarineMax Posted 7 Sep 22:29 PDT Smoker Craft welcomes senator Todd Young Smoker Craft welcomes senator Todd Young NMMA members have held over 20 plant tours with elected officials since the beginning of the year Smoker Craft Boats, recipient of NMMA's inaugural Advocate of the Year award, hosted Senator Todd Young (R-IN) at its facility in New Paris, Indiana last week, capping off a string of industry plant tours during the summer Congressional recess. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 7 Sep 07:34 PDT