NMRA to present Barr Award at IBEX Breakfast NMRA to present Barr Award at IBEX Breakfast Created in memory of Mel Barr, an independent marine rep deeply involved in our industry The National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) will present its annual Mel Barr Award during the industry breakfast prior to the opening of IBEX 2024 in Tampa on Tuesday, October 1 at the JW Marriott Tampa. by National Marine Representatives Association Posted 19 Sep 08:31 PDT Banshee Marine Audio active VHF Extension Speaker Banshee Marine Audio active VHF Extension Speaker A new speaker designed specifically to enhance VHF radio performance Banshee Marine Audio, a brand of the Poly-Planar Group, announced today the launch of a new speaker designed specifically to enhance VHF radio performance - the Banshee VA1 Active VHF Extension Speaker. by Banshee Marine Audio Posted 19 Sep 06:49 PDT Avator™ 75e and 110e now available globally Avator™ 75e and 110e now available globally Mercury's Avator electric propulsion series won multiple design and innovation awards Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), has announced the Avator™ 75e and 110e electric outboards have started to ship to global customers. by Mercury Marine Posted 18 Sep 22:49 PDT Innovation the future of our industry Innovation the future of our industry A summary of news relevant to marine businesses across North America The Newport International Boat Show announced today the results of this year's Newport For New Products Awards. Judged during the Show's opening and announced at an awards ceremony on September 13 the winners were selected by a team of industry experts. by Peter Rendle Posted 18 Sep 14:00 PDT IBEX announces events and network opportunities IBEX announces events and network opportunities Dynamic events bring the industry together to connect and do business The International BoatBuilders' Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), North America's premier technical trade event for the recreational marine industry, announced today its full schedule of events. by IBEX Posted 18 Sep 08:52 PDT IMTRA becomes supplier for Isover's U Seaprotect® IMTRA becomes supplier for Isover's U Seaprotect® Isover's U SeaProtect insulation is part of Isover's ULTIMATE line IMTRA, the leading manufacturer and importer of quality solutions and products for the marine, energy and transportation markets, announced today that they will be stocking and supplying Isover's U SeaProtect® insulation for the United States. by IMTRA Posted 18 Sep 07:00 PDT Don't miss North America's premier trade event Don't miss North America's premier trade event Still time to register for the 2024 IBEX There is still time to register for the 2024 International BoatBuilders' Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), taking place at the Tampa Convention Center, October 1 - 3 by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 18 Sep 06:39 PDT Sika to showcase at IBEX 2024 Sika to showcase at IBEX 2024 New innovation debut for above and below waterline sealing Sika Corporation, the premier supplier of innovative sealing, bonding, reinforcement, and protection solutions, is proud to announce their participation as an exhibitor at the 2024 IBEX Conference and Exhibition, taking place October 1-3 by Sika Posted 18 Sep 05:14 PDT Marine Auctions: September Online Auction Marine Auctions: September Online Auction Bidding to Commence Friday 20th September Bidding to Commence Friday 20th September at 5am AEST. by Marine Auctions Posted 17 Sep 21:50 PDT Riva announces agreement with Jeff Brown Yachts Riva announces agreement with Jeff Brown Yachts Exclusive dealer for the Western United States Riva, a mark of excellence in the global yachting industry, announces a major dealership agreement with Jeff Brown Yachts that consolidates the brand's presence in the United States. by Riva Posted 17 Sep 16:45 PDT 2025 AMI Conference & Expo registration opens 2025 AMI Conference & Expo registration opens To be held January 28 - 30, at the Broward County Convention Center Registration for the Association of Marina Industries (AMI) Conference & Expo is now open. Entering its 23rd year, the conference will be held January 28 - 30, 2025, at the Broward County Convention Center, Fort Lauderdale, FL. by Association of Marina Industries Posted 17 Sep 16:30 PDT The new Beneteau First 30 The new Beneteau First 30 Effortless joy of planing for everyone Few things can beat the rush one gets when a sailboat starts planing—that exhilarating moment of 'lift off' when the boat breaks free from the chains of displacement speed. by Beneteau Posted 16 Sep 20:41 PDT Freedom Boat Club acquires South Florida franchise Freedom Boat Club acquires South Florida franchise This acquisition adds to Freedom's growing corporate presence in Southeast Florida Freedom Boat Club, the world's largest boat club operator and a Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) brand, announced its acquisition of the South Florida franchise operations and territory. by Freedom Boat Club Posted 14 Sep 08:10 PDT Sail Canada's High Performance Director departs Sail Canada's High Performance Director departs Mike Milner was a significant contributor to the successes of the Canadian Sailing Team Sail Canada announced today that Mike Milner will be moving on from the organization. by Sail Canada Posted 13 Sep 16:21 PDT 2024 Newport for New Products™ Award winners 2024 Newport for New Products™ Award winners Best in their class chosen by industry experts and show attendees The Newport International Boat Show announced today the results of this year's Newport For New Products™ (NFNP) Awards. by Newport International Boat Show Posted 13 Sep 12:42 PDT Amazing Opportunity in SVG Yacht Charter Industry Amazing Opportunity in SVG Yacht Charter Industry An exciting new initiative aimed at engaging local youth The St Vincent and the Grenadines Sailing Association is proud to announce an exciting new initiative aimed at engaging local youth and introducing them to the various employment opportunities in the yacht charter industry. by SVG Sailing Association Posted 13 Sep 10:55 PDT RMI Holdings & Regal Boats announce acquisition RMI Holdings & Regal Boats announce acquisition Strategic acquisition of 38-acre Merritt Island boat manufacturing facility RMI Holdings, the parent company of Regal Boats, proudly announces that it has signed a contract to acquire a 38-acre, 170,000-square-foot waterfront boat manufacturing facility in Merritt Island, Florida. by Regal Boats Posted 12 Sep 11:16 PDT Yanmar's first electric propulsion product Yanmar's first electric propulsion product Global leader launches emissions-free sail drive to inspire greener sailing Yanmar Marine International (YMI) has launched the E-Saildrive, its first electric propulsion product designed to provide an easy transition to emission-free sailing. by Yanmar Marine International Posted 12 Sep 10:59 PDT Boat Fix supports National Safe Boating Council Boat Fix supports National Safe Boating Council At Boat Fix safety is in our DNA and our goal is to promote safe and stress-free boating Boat Fix announced today its Admiral Club Member sponsorship of the National Safe Boating Council (NSBC). by Boat Fix Posted 11 Sep 16:38 PDT NIBS officially kicks off 2024 Boat Show Season NIBS officially kicks off 2024 Boat Show Season Gates Open to 53rd Event September 12th at 10 a.m The Newport International Boat Show, one of the largest and most prestigious boat shows in the country, spans over 15 acres with six connecting show sites along historic downtown Newport, Rhode Island. by Newport International Boat Show Posted 11 Sep 15:11 PDT