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 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 Brunswick Corporation acquires SemahTronix Brunswick Corporation acquires SemahTronix The acquisition immediately enhances integrated systems offerings Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) today announced that it has acquired SemahTronix, a global supplier of high-complexity electrical wiring harnesses for advanced products in the marine, mobile, and defense industries. by Brunswick Posted 20 Sep 17:50 PDT Vision Marine to showcase E-Motion at IBEX 2021 Vision Marine to showcase E-Motion at IBEX 2021 The first fully electric 180hp outboard motor Vision Marine Technologies, the global leader in the electric recreational boating industry serving both Original Equipment Manufacturers ("OEMs") and consumers, today announced it will showcase its E-Motion™ electric outboard motor at IBEX 2021. by Vision Marine Technologies Posted 20 Sep 12:31 PDT 2022 Progressive Cleveland Boat Show is back 2022 Progressive Cleveland Boat Show is back See you at the I-X Center in January The 2022 Progressive Cleveland Boat Show and Fishing Expo has something for anyone who loves to get on the water. This year's show will have all your best boat deals and much much more! by CLE Boat Show Posted 19 Sep 12:21 PDT Newport for New Products Award winners announced Newport for New Products Award winners announced Best in class chosen by industry experts at the Newport International Boat Show Newport Exhibition Group, owners and producers of 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 17 Sep 17:04 PDT Welcome Rob Deane to Red Beard Sailing Welcome Rob Deane to Red Beard Sailing He's a pedigreed sailor, a coach for junior sailing race teams (with Takacat!) Red Beard Sailing welcomes Rob Deane onboard! Rob Deane has an extensive background with sailing and is founder of the Chesapeake Experience, a non-profit community waterfront center. by Red Beard Sailing Posted 17 Sep 05:37 PDT Newport International Boat Show kicks-off Newport International Boat Show kicks-off This year's show includes a diverse line-up of new boats and products. Newport Exhibition Group, owners and producers of the Newport International Boat Show, announced today that its 50th Anniversary event will take place September 16 - 19, 2021 on the downtown waterfront along America's Cup Avenue in Newport, Rhode Island. by Jocelyn Emory Posted 16 Sep 15:54 PDT Horizon Yachts to debut new E81 model at FLIBS Horizon Yachts to debut new E81 model at FLIBS The new high-volume E81 will display alongside a showcase of FD and PC Series yachts High-volume design pioneers Horizon Yachts will debut a voluminous E81 model alongside two Power Catamaran (PC) models and several Fast Displacement (FD) Series yachts including a brand new FD80, an FD87 Skyline and a tri-deck FD92 at the 2021 FLIBS. by Horizon Yachts Posted 16 Sep 11:01 PDT OEM Sharrow Propeller Boat Builder Program OEM Sharrow Propeller Boat Builder Program Including a comprehensive development package for each boatbuilder Sharrow Marine has announced plans to roll out an exclusive OEM Sharrow Propeller™ Boatbuilder Program using their award-winning Sharrow Propellers™. by Maren Sharrow Posted 16 Sep 08:47 PDT IBEX announces schedule of networking and events IBEX announces schedule of networking and events 30th Anniversary Show to be held September 28-30 The International BoatBuilders' Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) have announced that, during the 30th Anniversary Show to be held September 28-30, 2021, it will offer visitors a host of networking and special events for industry professionals to connect. by IBEX Posted 16 Sep 08:22 PDT X Shore establishes United States Sales Office X Shore establishes United States Sales Office At Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard in Newport, RI X Shore has established its North American sales office at the Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard in Newport, Rhode Island and will be present at the Newport International Boat Show. by X Shore Posted 16 Sep 06:00 PDT Drift Gillnet Modernization Legislation approved Drift Gillnet Modernization Legislation approved Sportfishing industry resumes work to phase out destructive gear in California Yesterday, the U.S. Senate approved by unanimous consent the Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act, which aims to align state and federal policy to support the modernization of California's swordfish fishery. by American Sportfishing Association Posted 15 Sep 19:56 PDT California Assembly approves AB 335 California Assembly approves AB 335 Passage of AB 335 secures a win for the recreational boating industry The California Assembly approved late last week Assembly Bill 335 (AB 335) by a unanimous vote of 77-0, following passage in the California Senate by a vote of 38-0. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 15 Sep 08:20 PDT IMOCA extends Iridium and Thales relationship IMOCA extends Iridium and Thales relationship Iridium® is the only satellite network with reliable, truly global connectivity Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM) is proud to share that the International Monohull Open Class Association (IMOCA) has extended its relationship naming Iridium and Thales as its official communications partners. by Iridium Posted 15 Sep 00:48 PDT Katadyn inks 3-year contract to supply U.S. Navy Katadyn inks 3-year contract to supply U.S. Navy Hand-operated desalinator is vital component in sailors' emergency lifesaving equipment Katadyn Desalination, LLC, an enterprising desalination manufacturer in Petaluma California, is proud to announce that it has won a three-year contract to deliver lifesaving, hand-operated desalination devices for the United States Navy. by Katadyn Group Posted 14 Sep 08:38 PDT Zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell ferry Zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell ferry Incat Crowther is pleased to announce the launch of Sea Change Incat Crowther is pleased to announce the launch of Sea Change. The Incat Crowther 22 is the world's first zero-emissions hydrogen fuel cell-powered electric-drive high-speed passenger ferry. by Incat Crowther Posted 13 Sep 23:13 PDT