Call for entries open for IBEX Innovation Awards Call for entries open for IBEX Innovation Awards Showcasing outstanding marine product development IBEX is hosting the Innovation Awards program during this year's event, taking place September 28-30 at the Tampa Convention Center. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 23 Jun 17:15 PDT Sailing charter vacation bookings soaring Sailing charter vacation bookings soaring NauticEd reports 10 times greater than 2020 and 38% greater than pre-Covid years As consumer travel surges ahead on a tide of pent-up demand, NauticEd has reported an increase in vacation yacht bookings almost 10 times greater than 2020 and 38% greater than pre-Covid years. by Joel Staley Posted 23 Jun 09:20 PDT McConaghy announces hull #1 of MC75 model McConaghy announces hull #1 of MC75 model The MC75 is lightweight, eco-friendly and fully customisable Designed to offer contemporary on-water living with an apartment-like style, the MC75 is lightweight, eco-friendly and, as with all models in the McConaghy Multihull range, fully customisable. by McConaghy Boats Posted 23 Jun 03:43 PDT New Lowrance software release New Lowrance software release Featuring safety enhancements, SiriusXM Fish Mapping Integration Lowrance®, a world-leader in fishing electronics since 1957, rolled-out updated software this month for its line of HDS Live, HDS Carbon and Elite FS fishfinders. by Lowrance Posted 22 Jun 22:15 PDT ABYC Educator Training Conference date announced ABYC Educator Training Conference date announced Anyone involved in the marine tech space is encouraged to attend Designed for high school and post-secondary instructors, as well as boating industry leaders that want to get more involved in creating a strong future workforce, anyone involved in the marine tech space is encouraged to attend. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 22 Jun 09:58 PDT Vetus announces MD for Smartgyro and Flexofold Vetus announces MD for Smartgyro and Flexofold The appointment of the experienced specialist will create a strengthened marketing focus The creator of boat systems, Vetus, has announced the appointment of Sander Gesink as the new Marketing Director for the brands Vetus, Smartgyro and Flexofold. by Vetus Posted 22 Jun 03:59 PDT OneWater Marine announces MD of Roscioli YC OneWater Marine announces MD of Roscioli YC James Brewer brings 40+ years of South Florida yachting experience OneWater Marine Inc. (NASDAQ: ONEW) ("OneWater" or "the Company") announced today that marine industry veteran James Brewer will join the Company as Managing Director of the Roscioli Yachting Center, effective July 12, 2021. by OneWater Marine Posted 22 Jun 02:14 PDT Press invitation to OGR Conference Press invitation to OGR Conference 50 years after the first 1973 Whitbread Race, in the same spirit, the Ocean Globe Race While only 34 places are available for the Ocean Globe Race and 25 boats from 14 different countries are already registered, the first Press Conference to present this new crewed race around the world will take place in Les Sables d'Olonne, France. by Don McIntyre Posted 22 Jun 02:06 PDT South Korean hydrogen electric boat unveiled South Korean hydrogen electric boat unveiled Winning Best Boat of the Year at the 2021 Busan International Boat Show South Korea's first commercialised hydrogen electric boat has been unveiled at the 2021 Busan International Boat Show, winning the event's Best Boat of the Year award. by Danfoss Posted 21 Jun 21:45 PDT Remote MMSI Programming for AIS Remote MMSI Programming for AIS The latest in a series of updates from Vesper Marine Vesper Marine, a leading manufacturer of innovative marine electronics, announced today the release of remote MMSI programming capability and improved "Stealth Mode" for Cortex Hubs when upgraded to software version 1.6. by Vesper Marine Posted 21 Jun 21:12 PDT OneWater Marine announces special dividend OneWater Marine announces special dividend The dividend will be payable on July 19, 2021 OneWater Marine Inc. (NASDAQ: ONEW) ("OneWater" or "the Company") announced today that its Board of Directors approved a special dividend of $1.80 per share to holders of its Class A Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share ("Class A Common Stock"). by OneWater Marine Posted 19 Jun 09:06 PDT Silent-Yachts opens offices in Mallorca & Florida Silent-Yachts opens offices in Mallorca & Florida The innovative Austrian shipyard opens new offices on both sides of the Atlantic Silent-Yachts kicks off the summer season in style. The innovative Austrian shipyard opens two new offices on both sides of the Atlantic. by Silent Yachts Posted 19 Jun 02:46 PDT Business is building for Peters & May USA Business is building for Peters & May USA As national and global markets re-open Global marine transport and logistics provider Peters & May is pleased to report a consistent increase in business across its US office as the country begins to emerge from lockdown. by Peters & May Posted 18 Jun 07:23 PDT Senate touts importance of outdoor recreation Senate touts importance of outdoor recreation As economic driver across states The Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Tourism, Trade, and Export Promotion recently held a hearing on the state of outdoor tourism, recreation, and ecotourism, noting the importance outdoor recreation has on local economies as communities recover by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 18 Jun 07:15 PDT ILCA shakeup delivers a new focus on quality ILCA shakeup delivers a new focus on quality Only two of the three former Laser class builders remain Only two of the three former Laser builders ILCA builders remain. Of the five new builders, in the opinion of many, Elements 6 Evolution (E6E) near Bangkok, Thailand, stands out for high-end manufacturing experience. by Greg Ross Posted 18 Jun 02:09 PDT Senate Commerce Committee approves important bills Senate Commerce Committee approves important bills Sportfishing industry priorities advance as infrastructure debate continues The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee held an executive session that included consideration and passage of several bills supported by the American Sportfishing Association (ASA). by American Sportfishing Association Posted 17 Jun 08:14 PDT 2020 U.S. Boating Statistical Abstract 2020 U.S. Boating Statistical Abstract Total industry sales by category & state report now available The Total Industry Sales by Category and State section of NMMA's 2020 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract is now available on NMMA.org. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 17 Jun 07:47 PDT KVH introduces TracPhone LTE-1 KVH introduces TracPhone LTE-1 Global cellular marine communications solution for offshore internet KVH Industries, Inc. announced today that it has introduced the TracPhone® LTE-1 Global marine communications system designed to provide recreational boaters and commercial mariners in more than 150 countries with Internet access up to 20 miles offshore. by KVH Industries, Inc. Posted 17 Jun 07:17 PDT World's first on-board 12 Volt Pressure Washer World's first on-board 12 Volt Pressure Washer Powerful and compact PressureMate reduces cleaning time while on the water PressureMate announces today the world's first on-board 12 volt pressure washer designed specifically for cleaning boats, PressureMate. by PressureMate Posted 16 Jun 11:29 PDT OneWater Marine to acquire Stone Harbor Marina OneWater Marine to acquire Stone Harbor Marina Continuation of opportunistic acquisition strategy & further expands reach in northeastern U.S. OneWater Marine Inc. (NASDAQ: ONEW) ("OneWater" or "the Company") announced today that it has reached an agreement to acquire the assets of Stone Harbor Marina ("Stone Harbor"), which will enhance the Company's presence in the northeastern U.S. by OneWater Marine Posted 16 Jun 08:26 PDT