World Foiling Congress 2025 concludes World Foiling Congress 2025 concludes Event attracted top industry leaders, experts, and stakeholders The second edition of the World Foiling Congress took place this week at Palazzo della Borsa in Genova (Italy), attracting top industry leaders, experts, and stakeholders from across the global Foiling Community. by WeAreFoiling Posted 22 May 14:52 PDT IBEX 2025 takes marine industry Fast Forward IBEX 2025 takes marine industry Fast Forward Marine industry set to gather in Tampa for North America's largest trade event The International BoatBuilders' Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) announced today North America's premier technical trade event for the recreational marine industry will take place at the Tampa Convention Center, October 7 - 9, 2025. by IBEX Posted 21 May 13:35 PDT 2nd VIBE puts destination on global business map 2nd VIBE puts destination on global business map The U.S. Virgin Islands' premier yacht sales show is family-friendly. Millions of dollars' worth of yachts by globally recognized manufacturers were on display, and ready for purchase or charter, at the 2nd Virgin Islands Boating Expo (VIBE). by Carol Bareuther Posted 21 May 09:20 PDT Sail Canada announces new coach boat partnership Sail Canada announces new coach boat partnership Aiming to develop a new professional Coach Boat designed for high-performance coaching Sail Canada announces that Canadian Pace Inflatable Boats and Yamaha-Motor Canada will serve as the official Coach Boat and Outboard Motor of the Canadian Sailing Team. by Sail Canada Posted 20 May 08:30 PDT Trump Administration act to eliminate De Minimis Trump Administration act to eliminate De Minimis ASA is advocating to remove De Minimis eligibility for sportfishing products The de minimis threshold allows imported goods valued under $800 to enter the United States duty-free and without many of the regulatory requirements imposed on higher-value shipments. by American Sportfishing Association Posted 19 May 16:12 PDT American Boating Congress concludes American Boating Congress concludes Legislative advocacy and industry innovation on display in the nation's capital The 2025 American Boating Congress (ABC) concluded this week in the nation's capital, bringing together marine industry leaders and policymakers for high-level discussions on the future of recreational boating and marine manufacturing. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 19 May 15:20 PDT FOILFAST named NA distributor of WASZP Dinghies FOILFAST named NA distributor of WASZP Dinghies New U.S.-based distributor aims to accelerate dinghy foiling growth across North America The WASZP Class is entering an exciting new chapter in North America. FOILFAST, a newly established company based in Annapolis, Maryland, has been named the exclusive importer and distributor of the WASZP foiling dinghy and its spare parts. by Marc Ablett Posted 18 May 23:35 PDT LCI Industries declares quarterly cash dividend LCI Industries declares quarterly cash dividend Also announcing share repurchase authorization LCI Industries (NYSE: LCII) today announced that its Board of Directors approved a regular quarterly cash dividend of $1.15 per share of common stock and authorized a new $300 million stock repurchase program over the next three years. by Lippert Posted 16 May 10:45 PDT Douglass Marine expands on East End Douglass Marine expands on East End With the opening of TowBoatUS Orient, New York A long-standing East End family business providing boat service, repair and storage on the tip of Long Island's North Fork is growing. by BoatUS Posted 16 May 09:05 PDT Ocean Signal leads Safety Awareness Campaign Ocean Signal leads Safety Awareness Campaign Reminding boaters to assess and strengthen their onboard safety kits Ahead of the new season on the water, Ocean Signal Ltd is reminding boaters to assess and strengthen their onboard safety kits to ensure they are well prepared in the event of an emergency. by Ocean Signal Posted 16 May 08:56 PDT Taiga launches production of 2025 Orca watercraft Taiga launches production of 2025 Orca watercraft Breakthrough battery cooling technology with up to 65% more power Taiga Motors Inc. (Taiga) has reached an important milestone restarting its manufacturing operations and beginning customer deliveries of the new MY25 Orca watercraft that features new innovations. by Taiga Motors Posted 16 May 08:41 PDT Coast Guard Foundation readies for Run To Remember Coast Guard Foundation readies for Run To Remember Events honoring Coast Guard Fallen Heroes to be held Memorial Day Weekend The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to strengthening the Coast Guard community and service by supporting members and families, announced today its annual Run to Remember will take place over Memorial Day weekend by Coast Guard Foundation Posted 16 May 07:04 PDT Marine Technology & Sustainable Marine Fuels Marine Technology & Sustainable Marine Fuels Featured at the 2025 American Boating Congress (ABC) in Washington This week, leaders from across the recreational boating industry came together at the 2025 ABC in Washington, D.C. During the event, NMMA and its members hosted an American Recreational Boating Technology Demo at the Washington Marina by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 16 May 05:15 PDT Berkeley Marina's all-electric workboat Berkeley Marina's all-electric workboat A bold step toward a cleaner future on the water In a bold step toward a cleaner future on the water, Berkeley Marina has added its first fully electric workboat to its fleet: the VITA Seal. by Vita Power Posted 15 May 11:05 PDT Naples to host 2027 America's Cup Naples to host 2027 America's Cup The fight for the Auld Mug will take place under the watchful shadow of Mt Vesuvius The Government of Italy, in conjunction with Team New Zealand and the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, are pleased to announce Italy as the Host Country and Naples as the Host City for the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup to be held in 2027. by America's Cup Media Posted 15 May 01:17 PDT IBEX to move to December starting 2027 IBEX to move to December starting 2027 Response to feedback from the industry and disruptions caused by hurricane season The IBEX, North America's largest marine industry trade event, will shift to a December date pattern beginning in 2027 in response to feedback from the industry and disruptions caused by hurricane season. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 14 May 16:38 PDT Trade war continues but progress being made Trade war continues but progress being made A summary of news relevant to marine businesses across North America Following talks over the weekend in Geneva, Switzerland, the U.S. and China agreed to a 90-day pause on the ongoing trade war between both countries. by Peter Rendle Posted 14 May 08:00 PDT Anders Kurtén announced as an ABC speaker Anders Kurtén announced as an ABC speaker Bringing unmatched insight and influence to the African Boating Conference The African Boating Conference is proud to announce Anders Kurtén, Chief Executive Officer of Fraser Yachts, as a featured keynote speaker. by African Boating Conference Posted 14 May 02:51 PDT World Boating Day returns World Boating Day returns Spotlight on the passion and possibilities of life on the water Recreational boating will take center stage on May 24 with the return of World Boating Day, an international celebration that unites the global boating community while welcoming new audiences to experience the lifestyle. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 13 May 10:42 PDT Denison Yachting to represent JFA Yachts Denison Yachting to represent JFA Yachts Catamarans renowned for their round the world and transatlantic capability Denison Yachting is excited to announce an exclusive partnership with JFA Yachts. Denison will represent the French shipyard's sail and power catamarans under the Long Island brand globally, with initial focus on the 70-100' range. by Denison Yachting Posted 13 May 04:24 PDT