Hooray for the hundredth! Hooray for the hundredth! Here is our card to the J/99, which will soon enough have 100 vessels sailing all around the world. Now if you're a British subject that means you get a letter from HRH QEII. If you're French, maybe you get one from President Macron. Certainly POTUS does to US citizens. by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS Posted 26 Sep 15:00 PDT Cobalt celebrates a successful year Cobalt celebrates a successful year Resuming its series of popular World Class Dealer Network annual celebrations Premium luxury manufacturer Cobalt Boats resumed its series of popular World Class Dealer Network annual celebrations this year with a three-day event at the Horseshoe Bay Resort in Horseshoe Bay, TX. by Cobalt Boats Posted 26 Sep 03:13 PDT MarineMax Boston joins MJM Family MarineMax Boston joins MJM Family A partner with deep roots in the community MJM Yachts is pleased to welcome MarineMax Boston to our team and performance yachting family! by MJM Yachts Posted 25 Sep 10:22 PDT Exceptional 2021 Newport International Boat Show Exceptional 2021 Newport International Boat Show The number of visitors attending the Show was up 10% over 2019 Newport Exhibition Group, owners and producers of the Newport International Boat Show, announced today that, even with travel restrictions and supply chain disruptions still impacting exhibitors, the 50th Anniversary Show was nothing short of exceptional. by Newport International Boat Show Posted 25 Sep 09:42 PDT U.S. House to facilitate artificial reef creation U.S. House to facilitate artificial reef creation Navy would be encouraged to explore opportunities to convert retired vessels into reefs Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a measure that will provide opportunities for retired Navy ships to be considered for artificial reefs. by American Sportfishing Association Posted 25 Sep 08:52 PDT SF Marina debuts corporate video ahead of show SF Marina debuts corporate video ahead of show Engineered floating concrete docks, breakwaters and advanced waterfront structures SF Marina, the global market leader in engineered floating concrete docks, breakwaters and advanced waterfront structures, has debuted a new corporate video. by SF Marina Posted 25 Sep 08:10 PDT Ellen Bradley joins Women & Marine Industry Panel Ellen Bradley joins Women & Marine Industry Panel At Boating Industry Elevate Summit in November NMMA's chief brand officer, Ellen Bradley, will join several influential women in the marine industry for the 'Women and the Marine Industry' panel at the Boating Industry ELEVATE Summit in November. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 25 Sep 07:41 PDT Midwest Women's Sailing: Call for Instructors! Midwest Women's Sailing: Call for Instructors! Seeking Instructors for Our 2022 Conference We are currently accepting proposals for instructors for our May 14, 2022 Conference. by Midwest Women's Sailing Conference Posted 24 Sep 13:22 PDT PORT 32 Marinas breaks ground in Fort Lauderdale PORT 32 Marinas breaks ground in Fort Lauderdale State-of-the art dry rack systems will be built to sustain wind loads of up to 175 mph PORT 32 Marinas, LLC ("PORT 32"), a leading owner, operator, developer and acquirer of Class A coastal marinas, today announced that it has broken ground on the upland phase of its marina development project, PORT 32 Fort Lauderdale by Port 32 Marinas Posted 24 Sep 12:30 PDT New oil change system at IBEX New oil change system at IBEX An updated fast lube OCS with a self-priming, electronically controlled, variable speed pump As a premium fluid handling equipment provider, Reverso has updated its GP-700 series Oil Change Systems to the new GP-710 series. While available immediately, the company's first public viewing will be at IBEX 2021. by Reverso Pumps Posted 23 Sep 11:02 PDT IBEX debut for Shock-WBV, P Series IBEX debut for Shock-WBV, P Series Quick and easy to install Shock Mitigation Units Lightweight, compact P Series units bolt directly to a standard pedestal and leisure chair to make new or retrofit installations quick and easy. The bolt pattern has slots and will fit almost any chair. by Sea Sure Posted 23 Sep 10:55 PDT Flux Marine electric outboard motors Flux Marine electric outboard motors Flux Marine has redesigned the outboard motor from the ground up to deliver power and reliability. Flux Marine, developer of electric outboard motors and battery systems for recreational watercraft, showcased its innovative propulsion systems for the first time at this year's 2021 Newport International Boat Show. by Flux Marine Posted 23 Sep 10:09 PDT Raritan Engineering expands team Raritan Engineering expands team Excited to welcome Patrick McNeel and looking forward to his fresh perspective Raritan Engineering is pleased to announce the newest member of its team, Patrick McNeel. He joins the leading global single-source marine sanitation manufacturer with a bachelor of science degree in industrial design from Appalachian State University. by Martin Flory Group Posted 22 Sep 16:29 PDT ABYC opens registration for 2022 Standards Week ABYC opens registration for 2022 Standards Week Various Project Technical Committees will meet and potentially update standards under review The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC), the nonprofit organization that develops safety standards for the design, construction, maintenance, and repair of boats, has opened registration for Standards Week. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 22 Sep 12:01 PDT Navico partners with E1 Series Navico partners with E1 Series New Global Series will integrate Simrad® Electronics and C-MAP® Chart Technology in its “RaceBird” Navico today announced a partnership with the E1 Series, world's first electric powerboating championship, scheduled to kick off in early 2023 with up to 12 teams set to race on a tight, technical course reaching speeds up to 50 knots (58mph; 93km/h). by Navico Posted 22 Sep 00:31 PDT Two leaders inducted into NMMA's Hall of Fame Two leaders inducted into NMMA's Hall of Fame Industry pioneers in the recreational boating industry recognised Joan Maxwell, President and Co-Founder of Regulator Marine, and Bill Watters, President of Syntec Industries, will be presented with the 2021 NMMA Hall of Fame Award during the International BoatBuilders' Exhibition and Conference (IBEX). by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 21 Sep 09:58 PDT Limestone® Boats unveils all-new L-290DC Limestone® Boats unveils all-new L-290DC Addition of the 29-foot dual console adds another flagship model to the lineup The Limestone Boat Company Limited (“Limestone”) (TSXV: BOAT) – owner and builder of Aquasport Boats, Limestone® Boats and Boca Bay Boats – has unveiled an all-new dual console model, the Limestone® Boats L-290DC. by Limestone Boat Company Posted 21 Sep 09:49 PDT USCG Risk Mitigation Conference registration open USCG Risk Mitigation Conference registration open Scheduled for Nov. 9 and to be held virtually Registration is now open for the United States Coast Guard (USCG) and American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) Risk Mitigation: Series 1 - Regulations and Electrification to be held virtually on Tuesday, November 9, 2021. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 21 Sep 09:29 PDT Optimism in Genoa on the first day Optimism in Genoa on the first day The rain holds off at the Genoa Boat Show 2021 The Genoa Boat Show 2021 got started under the best of circumstances. In spite of the weather revisions, the opening ceremony was duly held at 10.30 am, without a drop of rain. by Diesel International Posted 21 Sep 02:35 PDT Kris Neff named Boston Whaler president Kris Neff named Boston Whaler president Nick Stickler moves to Mercury Marine to run Category Management and Strategic Planning Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) announced today that Kris Neff has been named President, Boston Whaler and Nick Stickler has been appointed Vice President of Category Management and Strategic Planning at Mercury Marine. by Boston Whaler Posted 20 Sep 19:29 PDT