OneWater Marine launches hurricane relief fund OneWater Marine launches hurricane relief fund Hurricane Laura's path of destruction was indiscriminate OneWater Marine Inc. announced today that it has launched HurricaneReliefNow.com to raise money for our neighbors affected by the recent hurricanes to impact the Gulf Coast. by Jack Ezzell Posted 24 Sep 15:03 PDT Boating Community urges to remove tariffs on boats Boating Community urges to remove tariffs on boats NMMA, the ICOMIA and the EBI sent a letter to the U.S. and EU trade officials Last week, NMMA, the ICOMIA, and the EBI sent a letter to the U.S. and EU trade officials applauding their recent progress on trade negotiations and urging them to reach an agreement that removes the EU's 25 percent tariff on U.S. manufactured boats. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 24 Sep 09:17 PDT Draco Boats expanding dealer network in the U.S. Draco Boats expanding dealer network in the U.S. Due to increased demand with sole importer and distributor Navic, LLC Draco Boats announced today that due to increased demand it is seeking to expand its dealer network in the United States together with sole importer and distributor Navic, LLC. by Andrew Golden Posted 24 Sep 07:30 PDT IBEX Online launch 'Know Before You Go' resources IBEX Online launch 'Know Before You Go' resources Pre-registration required for International BoatBuilders' Exhibition IBEX Online: A Virtual Experience is a free trade event designed to allow the industry to come together in a safe and productive environment. by Kate Holden Posted 23 Sep 13:01 PDT Poralu Marine revolutionizes its core business Poralu Marine revolutionizes its core business And launches 'Marina Management & Consulting' In the 21st century where traditional land planning methods are running out of steam, designing sustainable projects for maritime shorelines and nautical spaces that serve multiple purposes is becoming a priority for local communities. by Poralu Marine Posted 23 Sep 07:45 PDT Coast Guard Foundation announces 167 scholarships Coast Guard Foundation announces 167 scholarships $503,000 in Scholarships for Coast Guard children pursuing degrees The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to strengthening the Coast Guard community and service by supporting members and families, announced today that it awarded 167 scholarships in 2020, totaling $503,000 in support. by Jennifer Crowley Fyke Posted 23 Sep 06:35 PDT Propspeed offering free sample program Propspeed offering free sample program With the launch of new business resource center Propspeed, leading innovator of underwater foul-release coatings, announced today a new sample program for boatyards, dealers and retailers. by Andrew Golden Posted 23 Sep 03:05 PDT The cat is back The cat is back New company re-launches Pantera brand Pantera Boats Inc. announced today, as a result of a series of business transactions and agreements, the rebirth and relaunch of these world-class powerboats and iconic brand. by Pantera Boats Inc Posted 22 Sep 14:13 PDT ShadeFin™ enters for 2020 IBEX Innovation Award ShadeFin™ enters for 2020 IBEX Innovation Award TACO Marine product provides a UPF 50+ rating of sun protection for multiple areas of the boat TACO Marine® entered one of its new products in the competition for an IBEX 2020 Innovation Award - the patented boat shade product known as ShadeFin™ for "Shadow In Seconds." by TACO Marine Posted 22 Sep 10:52 PDT Pure Watercraft raises $23.4 million Pure Watercraft raises $23.4 million Provider of next-generation electric marine propulsion solutions Pure Watercraft, provider of next-generation electric marine propulsion solutions, today announced it has raised $23.4 million in Series A funding led by L37, a San Francisco Bay Area venture capital and private equity company. by Vanessa Camones Posted 22 Sep 10:48 PDT Handy New Drybags From Zhik Handy New Drybags From Zhik Joining the range of technical luggage are two different handy dry bags Joining Zhik's range of technical luggage for sailing and watersports, are two different handy dry bags. The perfect Christmas gift?! by Liz Rushall Posted 22 Sep 06:05 PDT MRAA partners with Bonnier Corporation MRAA partners with Bonnier Corporation To promote certified dealers The MRAA has partnered with Bonnier Corporation, one of the largest consumer-facing, special-interest publishing groups in America, to promote the Marine Industry Certified Dealership program and the retailers who are Certified. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 19 Sep 08:45 PDT Asteria 126 wins Int'l Yacht & Aviation Award Asteria 126 wins Int'l Yacht & Aviation Award Heysea is the only winner from Asia On the 4th of September, The International Yacht & Aviation Awards took place in the Grand Hotel Quisisana, Capri, Italy. One of the most recognizable awards in the yacht industry, top designers were invited to judge products from yachts to aircraft. by Clark Leng Posted 19 Sep 08:44 PDT Harken employees acquire Harken Harken employees acquire Harken A few words from Peter Harken and the team "Olaf and I have been approached by lots of good people interested in acquiring our business. The way we decided was simple. We turned down every offer that didn't present a brighter future for our people than we could create on our own." by Harken Posted 18 Sep 09:10 PDT Yacht Racing Forum postponed to 2021 in Portsmouth Yacht Racing Forum postponed to 2021 in Portsmouth A virtual event to be held on November 24th this year The annual conference for the business of sailing and yacht racing is postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A virtual event reassembling some of the sports' leading personalities from all over the world will be held on November 24. by Yacht Racing Forum Posted 17 Sep 01:36 PDT Marina Gold Anchor Training commences in USA Marina Gold Anchor Training commences in USA Training of West Coast Assessors for the program underway Last November the West Coast USA based Marine Recreation Association (MRA) and the Marina Industries Association (MIA) based in Australia entered into a collaborative agreement to launch the Global Gold Anchor program. by Colin Bransgrove Posted 16 Sep 08:19 PDT IBEX Online announces special events and sessions IBEX Online announces special events and sessions Daily dynamic panel discussions and presentations IBEX Online: A Virtual Experience is a free trade event designed to allow the industry to come together in a safe and productive environment. The roster of speakers and list of panel discussions promise an engaging session each day of IBEX Online. by Kate Holden Posted 16 Sep 07:23 PDT New Mercury Racing 360 APX Outboard debuts New Mercury Racing 360 APX Outboard debuts An Apex Series Four-Stroke V8 designed for Formula 1 Tunnel Boat Competition The new Mercury Racing 360 APX competition outboard is a potent four-stroke V8 designed specifically to power Formula One tunnel boats on the UIM F1H2O World Championship. by Lee Gordon Posted 16 Sep 05:44 PDT Nine legends inducted into the NSHOF Nine legends inducted into the NSHOF National Sailing Hall of Fame celebrates its 10th annual induction in a virtual format The National Sailing Hall of Fame (NSHOF) announced today that on Saturday, September 12th, it celebrated its 10th annual induction in a virtual format. by Ashley Staples Posted 16 Sep 05:40 PDT "Sail" Online Auction "Sail" Online Auction Marine Auctions believe it is a first Adrian Seiffert, Director of Marine Auctions Pty Ltd, said he believed the "Sail" Online Auction could be a first of its kind, as potential bidders can bid for the "sails" from any location in the world via the internet. by Adrian Seiffert, Marine Auctions Posted 15 Sep 13:29 PDT