Bart Milczarczyk joins the Vaikobi Team Bart Milczarczyk joins the Vaikobi Team Joining as Head of Design and Production Fast growing Australian Sailing Gear brand Vaikobi, has added another key signing to their Vaikobi Commercial team with Bart Milczarczyk joining Vaikobi as Head of Design and Production. by Vaikobi Media Posted 8 Mar 02:24 PST State of recreational boating update State of recreational boating update NMMA held a State of the Recreational Boating Industry and Awards Presentation webinar This week, NMMA held a State of the Recreational Boating Industry and Awards Presentation webinar featuring a host of speakers and honoring dozens of marine companies and industry leaders. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 6 Mar 08:46 PST Manitou receives 19th consecutive NMMA CSI Award Manitou receives 19th consecutive NMMA CSI Award Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Award from the National Marine Manufacturers Association BRP (TSX:DOO; NASDAQ:DOOO) announces that Manitou Pontoon Boats is once again a recipient of a Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Award from the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) for exceptional customer service. by Candace Gawrysiak Posted 6 Mar 08:25 PST Evolving Discover Boating, part 2 Evolving Discover Boating, part 2 Ellen Bradley provides further detail on where the Discover Boating brand is headed NMMA's senior vice president of marketing and communications, Ellen Bradley (EB), provides further detail on where the Discover Boating brand is headed. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 6 Mar 07:10 PST MJM Yachts is hiring MJM Yachts is hiring A family-owned business founded in 2002 by industry legend Bob Johnstone MJM Yachts is a family-owned business founded in 2002 by industry legend Bob Johnstone. by MJM Yachts Posted 6 Mar 06:24 PST Bennington expands to new facilities Bennington expands to new facilities Leading manufacturer of pontoon boats announces the expansion of its operations in Elkhart County Bennington, North America's leading manufacturer of pontoon boats, announced today the immediate expansion of its operations in Elkhart County. This growth includes adding jobs and investing in new facilities. by Jerimiah Borkowski Posted 5 Mar 08:21 PST Alva Yachts builds up a global dealer network Alva Yachts builds up a global dealer network Strong interest from partners in Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, Middle East, Asia & USA The German based manufacturer of electric yachts and floating solutions has signed contracts with environmentally conscious yachting dealers from across the world. by Alva Yachts Posted 5 Mar 08:19 PST Evolving Discover Boating, Part 1 Evolving Discover Boating, Part 1 Recreational boating is the #1 leisure activity in North America NMMA's long-term strategic vision is that recreational boating is the #1 leisure activity in North America. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 5 Mar 07:01 PST Alumacraft Awarded its 3rd NMMA CSI Award Alumacraft Awarded its 3rd NMMA CSI Award Recipient of a Customer Satisfaction Index Award for exceptional customer service BRP (TSX:DOO; NASDAQ:DOOO) announces Alumacraft is a recipient of a Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Award from the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) for exceptional customer service. by Candace Gawrysiak Posted 5 Mar 06:57 PST Godfrey recognized for customer satisfaction Godfrey recognized for customer satisfaction Across three decades with the NMMA CSI Award Godfrey Marine, manufacturer of pontoons built with enduring quality and superior craftsmanship, announced today it has been recognized for yet another National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Award. by Melissa Ramey Posted 4 Mar 17:45 PST Sail Canada names new Communication Manager Sail Canada names new Communication Manager Patrick Godbout appointed to the role Sail Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick Godbout as Communications Manager. He will begin his new role on Monday, March 8. by Sail Canada Posted 4 Mar 16:10 PST Boat builders facing hurdles to fill backorders Boat builders facing hurdles to fill backorders 2020 was both a historic year for retail boat sales 2020 was both a historic year for retail boat sales and a disruptive year for boat builders working to meet the heightened demand and replenish record low inventories amid challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 4 Mar 08:07 PST Newport International Boat Show dates Newport International Boat Show dates 50th annual show to be held in September 2021 With COVID vaccines in distribution around the country and news of various events returning this fall, Newport Exhibition Group has high hopes that the 50th Newport International Boat Show will take place September 16 through 19, 2021 by Andrew Golden Posted 4 Mar 07:09 PST Navico launches new, sustainable packaging program Navico launches new, sustainable packaging program Initial efforts will eliminate nearly two tons of plastic used annually Navico®, parent company to the Lowrance®, Simrad Yachting, B&G® and C-MAP® brands recently announced its renewed focus on becoming a more sustainable company, dedicated to preserving the joy of being on the water for current and future generations. by Andrew Golden Posted 4 Mar 06:53 PST GOST upgrades its vessel tracking systems GOST upgrades its vessel tracking systems ORBCOMM's new feature-rich satellite IoT terminal to monitor vessels with enhanced speed ORBCOMM Inc. (Nasdaq: ORBC) announced that Global Ocean Security Technologies (GOST) has selected ORBCOMM's next-generation satellite IoT technology to upgrade its global vessel tracking and security systems. by ORBCOMM Inc Posted 3 Mar 03:34 PST $1b sent to state wildlife agencies $1b sent to state wildlife agencies Bolstering conservation projects and recreation opportunities The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is distributing $1 billion to state wildlife agencies through the WSFR Program. Generated by the hunting and angling industry, these funds support regional conservation projects across the country. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 2 Mar 08:09 PST Horizon launches third tri-deck FD92 Horizon launches third tri-deck FD92 New launches continue apace at the Horizon shipyards New launches continue apace at the Horizon shipyards, with no fewer than seven new FD Series builds leaving the sheds in the last six months. The launch of the latest FD Series yacht - a brand new tri-deck FD92. by Horizon Yachts Posted 2 Mar 07:01 PST End-to-end delivery now offered by Peters & May End-to-end delivery now offered by Peters & May Through partnership with Reliance Yacht Management At a time when international travel and transport logistics are more complicated than ever, Peters & May is making life simpler for customers by expanding its services to include a full end-to-end delivery option for clients. by Saltwater Stone Posted 2 Mar 05:22 PST Newport, RI marina installs new Dock Array Newport, RI marina installs new Dock Array SF Marina dock system has been a real game-changer Located in Newport, Rhode Island, Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard is at the epicenter of a world-class sailing and boating destination. by SF Marina Posted 27 Feb 07:15 PST Baxter Marine acquires WheelHouse Technologies Baxter Marine acquires WheelHouse Technologies The combined companies support over 3,000 commercial, military, charter and recreational watercraft Bonita Springs Florida. Baxter Marine Group announces the acquisition of Wheelhouse Technologies™, VesselVanguard™ and SeaKits Brand™ creating the largest most advanced maintenance management and software company in the marine industry. by WheelHouse Technologies Posted 26 Feb 09:03 PST