Progressive Insurance Tampa Boat Show canceled Progressive Insurance Tampa Boat Show canceled COVID-19 cases are increasing around the country, particularly in the Tampa area With COVID-19 cases increasing around the country, particularly in the Tampa area, NMMA has canceled this year's Progressive® Insurance Tampa Boat Show at the Tampa Convention Center by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 13 Jul 12:39 PDT Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund A program that supports about $650 million annually in fishery restoration efforts Ahead of the Fourth of July holiday weekend, both chambers of the U.S. Congress took important steps to reauthorize the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund (Trust Fund) – a program that supports about $650 million annually in fishery restoration by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 11 Jul 05:35 PDT OneOcean streamlines its voyage solutions OneOcean streamlines its voyage solutions For greater transparency and efficiency OneOcean, the global leader in digital compliance and navigation services, has unveiled its latest online voyage solutions for the shipping, cruise line, and superyacht industries. by Saltwater Stone Posted 10 Jul 22:41 PDT The Sixty 5 set for world premiere at Cannes The Sixty 5 set for world premiere at Cannes Lagoon's latest sailing catamaran debut at Cannes Yachting Festival The Sixty 5 - Lagoon's latest sailing catamaran will have her world premiere at this year's Cannes Yachting Festival held from September 8th to 13th. by Zachary KOO Posted 10 Jul 03:13 PDT IBEX 2020 announces transition to a virtual event IBEX 2020 announces transition to a virtual event Bringing the marine industry together for an online community experience The 30th IBEX, scheduled for September 29 – October 1, 2020, announced today it will transition to a virtual only event allowing the entire marine industry to come together in a new way as an online community. by Kate Holden Posted 10 Jul 00:04 PDT VETUS appoints new EMEA Sales Director VETUS appoints new EMEA Sales Director Thijs Boegheim joins the VETUS management team International marine systems supplier VETUS and anchor and mooring specialist MAXWELL have announced the appointment of Thijs Boegheim as the new Sales Director EMEA and Global Marketing Director. by Saltwater Stone Posted 9 Jul 22:46 PDT BRP launches new Pilot Project Uncharted Society BRP launches new Pilot Project Uncharted Society Expecting to encourage more outdoor enthusiasts to experience the thrill of powersports Today, BRP (TSX: DOO, NASDAQ: DOOO) launched a new pilot program, Uncharted Society, that will offer more than 40 expertly curated experiences using powersports vehicles in the United States. by Candace Gawrysiak Posted 9 Jul 22:29 PDT Major restructure for Groupé Beneteau Worldwide Major restructure for Groupé Beneteau Worldwide Strategic plan to emerge from the crisis in a stronger position alled ‘Let's Go Beyond! strategic plan for 2020-2025', the core essence is cetralisation of planning, shorter and more efficient model development, and significant rationalisation of brands and models. by Sail-World/Groupé Beneteau Posted 9 Jul 17:32 PDT Entries open for the 30th DAME Design Award Entries open for the 30th DAME Design Award The 30th edition is expected to be particularly special While many manufacturers have experienced a difficult first-half of 2020, there is evidence that research and development efforts have continued through the challenges of the pandemic. by METSTRADE Posted 9 Jul 07:40 PDT Boating captures media attention nationwide Boating captures media attention nationwide Amid summer of social distancing NMMA PR efforts to shine a spotlight on the boating industry this summer are drawing significant local and national media attention. With the help of the association's members, there has been record news about heightened boat sales by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 9 Jul 05:58 PDT Lyman-Morse Technologies completes new wind tunnel Lyman-Morse Technologies completes new wind tunnel The wind tunnel will be 30' long with a 16' diameter Thomaston, Maine Construction nears completion on a 16'x 30' composite wind tunnel at Lyman-Morse. Lyman-Morse Technologies won the contract from a specialist manufacturer in the business of designing and providing custom wind tunnels to customers by Marnie Read Posted 9 Jul 05:03 PDT First 300hp diesel outboards ready for delivery First 300hp diesel outboards ready for delivery Cox Powertrain reaches another significant milestone There has been a great deal of excitement at Cox headquarters these last few weeks. The production line has been in full flow with Cox's team of engineers working around the clock to meet their next big milestone. by Rachel Bridge Posted 9 Jul 02:32 PDT Aquila Power Catamarans announce the Aquila 54 Aquila Power Catamarans announce the Aquila 54 A luxuriously versatile new model Aquila Power Catamarans recently announced a new addition to the lineup, the Aquila 54. This 54'2" (16.5 meters) yacht is perfect for cruising, entertaining, and experiencing life on the water. by Yvan Eymieu Posted 8 Jul 22:56 PDT 2020 NMMA Hall of Fame award nominations 2020 NMMA Hall of Fame award nominations Final call: nominations will be accepted through this July 15 Nominations are being accepted for the 2020 NMMA Hall of Fame Award and will be accepted through this July 15. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 7 Jul 22:26 PDT Coast Guard prepares for Atlantic hurricane season Coast Guard prepares for Atlantic hurricane season Ready to support coast guard families with disaster relief The Coast Guard Foundation announced today it is preparing for the Atlantic hurricane season, predicted by NOAA to be an especially active one. by Jennifer Crowley Fyke Posted 7 Jul 08:35 PDT TowBoatUS Beaufort, N.C., removes tons of debris TowBoatUS Beaufort, N.C., removes tons of debris Partnership with N.C. Coastal Reserve, Town of Beaufort, N.C. The Town of Beaufort and the adjacent Rachel Carson Reserve knew they had a problem with abandoned vessels. For years, a pristine set of barrier islands had become an illegal dumping ground for old boats, tires and other debris. by Scott Croft Posted 7 Jul 07:58 PDT Young entrepreneur finds success detailing boats Young entrepreneur finds success detailing boats Age has never been a barrier for those with the ambition Age has never been a barrier for those with the ambition and drive to take advantage of an opportunity, especially in the boating world. Such is the case with one talented young entrepreneur, Zane Bailey of Port Aransas, Texas. by Martin Flory Group Posted 4 Jul 07:51 PDT Fourth of July holiday to be a busy one on water Fourth of July holiday to be a busy one on water TowBoatUS nationwide towing fleet expected to respond to 3500 requests for assistance At the nation's largest 24/7 on-water towing and assistance service for recreational boaters, TowBoatUS, it's all hands on deck. by Scott Croft Posted 2 Jul 08:54 PDT Partial repayment of revolving credit agreement Partial repayment of revolving credit agreement MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc. repays $25 million MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MCFT) today announced that it repaid $25 million of its revolving credit agreement on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. by MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc Posted 2 Jul 05:07 PDT 'Operation Dry Water' takes place nationwide 'Operation Dry Water' takes place nationwide Year-round boating campaign with the mission of deterring impaired boating Operation Dry Water (ODW), a nationwide campaign addressing boating under the influence (BUI), will take place July 3 – 5, over the July fourth holiday. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 1 Jul 10:37 PDT