Announcing Quantum Sails Zenda Announcing Quantum Sails Zenda An incredible opportunity to better serve Melges sailors worldwide Melges Performance Sailboats is proud to announce the opening of Quantum Sails Zenda. This marks an incredible opportunity to better serve Melges sailors worldwide with greater design collaboration, stronger class expertise, and a unified commitment by Melges Performance Sailing Posted 27 Sep 08:33 PDT eJET 450 is joining the Zodiac brand! eJET 450 is joining the Zodiac brand! Changing its name to become the flagship of Zodiac's electric range We are pleased to inform you that the eJET 450, launched in 2017 by Z Nautic under the Avon brand, is changing its name to become the flagship of Zodiac's electric range. by Zodiac Nautic Posted 27 Sep 03:39 PDT McConaghy launches Makara superyacht series McConaghy launches Makara superyacht series Featuring subtle intricacies and perfectly proportioned style With the Makara sailing superyacht series, McConaghy establishes its position in the semi-custom luxury yacht sector, introducing a highly advanced and complex design which, in its resulting simplicity of use, sets it apart. by McConaghy Boats Posted 26 Sep 22:30 PDT boot Düsseldorf 2021 - Everything's going to plan boot Düsseldorf 2021 - Everything's going to plan Caravan Salon 2020 demonstrated success of Düsseldorf trade fairs Wolfram Diener, CEO: “boot Düsseldorf sets the course for a year of watersports success.” by Tania Vellen Posted 25 Sep 09:00 PDT OneWater Marine launches hurricane relief fund OneWater Marine launches hurricane relief fund Hurricane Laura's path of destruction was indiscriminate OneWater Marine Inc. announced today that it has launched HurricaneReliefNow.com to raise money for our neighbors affected by the recent hurricanes to impact the Gulf Coast. by Jack Ezzell Posted 24 Sep 15:03 PDT Boating Community urges to remove tariffs on boats Boating Community urges to remove tariffs on boats NMMA, the ICOMIA and the EBI sent a letter to the U.S. and EU trade officials Last week, NMMA, the ICOMIA, and the EBI sent a letter to the U.S. and EU trade officials applauding their recent progress on trade negotiations and urging them to reach an agreement that removes the EU's 25 percent tariff on U.S. manufactured boats. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 24 Sep 09:17 PDT Draco Boats expanding dealer network in the U.S. Draco Boats expanding dealer network in the U.S. Due to increased demand with sole importer and distributor Navic, LLC Draco Boats announced today that due to increased demand it is seeking to expand its dealer network in the United States together with sole importer and distributor Navic, LLC. by Andrew Golden Posted 24 Sep 07:30 PDT IBEX Online launch 'Know Before You Go' resources IBEX Online launch 'Know Before You Go' resources Pre-registration required for International BoatBuilders' Exhibition IBEX Online: A Virtual Experience is a free trade event designed to allow the industry to come together in a safe and productive environment. by Kate Holden Posted 23 Sep 13:01 PDT Poralu Marine revolutionizes its core business Poralu Marine revolutionizes its core business And launches 'Marina Management & Consulting' In the 21st century where traditional land planning methods are running out of steam, designing sustainable projects for maritime shorelines and nautical spaces that serve multiple purposes is becoming a priority for local communities. by Poralu Marine Posted 23 Sep 07:45 PDT Coast Guard Foundation announces 167 scholarships Coast Guard Foundation announces 167 scholarships $503,000 in Scholarships for Coast Guard children pursuing degrees The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to strengthening the Coast Guard community and service by supporting members and families, announced today that it awarded 167 scholarships in 2020, totaling $503,000 in support. by Jennifer Crowley Fyke Posted 23 Sep 06:35 PDT Propspeed offering free sample program Propspeed offering free sample program With the launch of new business resource center Propspeed, leading innovator of underwater foul-release coatings, announced today a new sample program for boatyards, dealers and retailers. by Andrew Golden Posted 23 Sep 03:05 PDT The cat is back The cat is back New company re-launches Pantera brand Pantera Boats Inc. announced today, as a result of a series of business transactions and agreements, the rebirth and relaunch of these world-class powerboats and iconic brand. by Pantera Boats Inc Posted 22 Sep 14:13 PDT ShadeFin™ enters for 2020 IBEX Innovation Award ShadeFin™ enters for 2020 IBEX Innovation Award TACO Marine product provides a UPF 50+ rating of sun protection for multiple areas of the boat TACO Marine® entered one of its new products in the competition for an IBEX 2020 Innovation Award - the patented boat shade product known as ShadeFin™ for "Shadow In Seconds." by TACO Marine Posted 22 Sep 10:52 PDT Pure Watercraft raises $23.4 million Pure Watercraft raises $23.4 million Provider of next-generation electric marine propulsion solutions Pure Watercraft, provider of next-generation electric marine propulsion solutions, today announced it has raised $23.4 million in Series A funding led by L37, a San Francisco Bay Area venture capital and private equity company. by Vanessa Camones Posted 22 Sep 10:48 PDT Handy New Drybags From Zhik Handy New Drybags From Zhik Joining the range of technical luggage are two different handy dry bags Joining Zhik's range of technical luggage for sailing and watersports, are two different handy dry bags. The perfect Christmas gift?! by Liz Rushall Posted 22 Sep 06:05 PDT MRAA partners with Bonnier Corporation MRAA partners with Bonnier Corporation To promote certified dealers The MRAA has partnered with Bonnier Corporation, one of the largest consumer-facing, special-interest publishing groups in America, to promote the Marine Industry Certified Dealership program and the retailers who are Certified. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 19 Sep 08:45 PDT Asteria 126 wins Int'l Yacht & Aviation Award Asteria 126 wins Int'l Yacht & Aviation Award Heysea is the only winner from Asia On the 4th of September, The International Yacht & Aviation Awards took place in the Grand Hotel Quisisana, Capri, Italy. One of the most recognizable awards in the yacht industry, top designers were invited to judge products from yachts to aircraft. by Clark Leng Posted 19 Sep 08:44 PDT Harken employees acquire Harken Harken employees acquire Harken A few words from Peter Harken and the team "Olaf and I have been approached by lots of good people interested in acquiring our business. The way we decided was simple. We turned down every offer that didn't present a brighter future for our people than we could create on our own." by Harken Posted 18 Sep 09:10 PDT Yacht Racing Forum postponed to 2021 in Portsmouth Yacht Racing Forum postponed to 2021 in Portsmouth A virtual event to be held on November 24th this year The annual conference for the business of sailing and yacht racing is postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A virtual event reassembling some of the sports' leading personalities from all over the world will be held on November 24. by Yacht Racing Forum Posted 17 Sep 01:36 PDT Marina Gold Anchor Training commences in USA Marina Gold Anchor Training commences in USA Training of West Coast Assessors for the program underway Last November the West Coast USA based Marine Recreation Association (MRA) and the Marina Industries Association (MIA) based in Australia entered into a collaborative agreement to launch the Global Gold Anchor program. by Colin Bransgrove Posted 16 Sep 08:19 PDT