Tennessee boating manufacturing in the spotlight Tennessee boating manufacturing in the spotlight In Monroe County alone, the marine industry supports approximately 4,000 jobs A news feature from Knoxville's WVLT is shining a spotlight on East Tennessee's outsized role in American boat manufacturing, highlighting the skilled workforce, innovation, and manufacturing heritage. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 16 Aug 09:04 PDT Palm Beach Motor Yachts boat show season Palm Beach Motor Yachts boat show season Timeless design, advanced engineering, and handcrafted quality come together Every Palm Beach Motor Yacht is the result of an uncompromising pursuit of excellence - where timeless design, advanced engineering, and handcrafted quality come together to create an extraordinary experience on the water. by Palm Beach Motor Yachts Posted 16 Aug 08:30 PDT BRP will present its Q2 fiscal year 2027 results BRP will present its Q2 fiscal year 2027 results Denis Le Vot and Sébastien Martel will address questions on a conference call BRP Inc. (TSX/NASDAQ: DOO) will hold its second quarter FY27 financial results conference call on Thursday, September 3, 2026. by BRP Posted 15 Aug 14:08 PDT Judging Panel announced for IBEX Innovation Awards Judging Panel announced for IBEX Innovation Awards The program is one of the marine industry's most prestigious honors The International BoatBuilders' Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) has announced the distinguished list of judges for the 23rd IBEX Innovation Awards Program. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 15 Aug 05:13 PDT NMTC convenes 53rd Annual Conference at Lake Tahoe NMTC convenes 53rd Annual Conference at Lake Tahoe Industry leaders gather to advance workforce development, membership strategy, association alignment The National Marine Trades Council (NMTC) convened its 53rd Annual Conference July 20-23, 2026, at Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe in South Lake Tahoe, California. by Lori Wheeler Posted 13 Aug 08:27 PDT Event news dominates this week Event news dominates this week A summary of news relevant to marine businesses across North America Mark your calendars. The American Boating Congress (ABC) will take place May 17-19, 2027, in Washington, D.C., bringing the recreational boating industry together for three days of advocacy, engagement, and direct conversations with federal policymakers. by Peter Rendle Posted 12 Aug 08:00 PDT MIASF promotes Amy Winer to Director of Operations MIASF promotes Amy Winer to Director of Operations Winer brings a strong combination of operational expertise, leadership and community involvement MIASF announced today the promotion of Amy Winer to Director of Operations. Winer joined MIASF in March 2023 and has played an important role in strengthening the association's operations and supporting its workforce development initiatives. by Gabriella Ramirez Posted 12 Aug 06:46 PDT Marine Auctions: August Online Auctions Marine Auctions: August Online Auctions Bidding to start on Tuesday 25th August and end on Monday 31st August at 2pm AEST Bidding to start on Tuesday 25th August and will end on Monday 31st August at 2pm AEST. by Marine Auctions Posted 11 Aug 23:01 PDT The Magenta Project Largest Mentoring Graduation The Magenta Project Largest Mentoring Graduation One Year After the 2x25 Review One year after the landmark 2x25 Review revealed the persistent barriers preventing women from progressing across sailing and the wider marine industry, The Magenta Project is celebrating its largest graduating mentoring cohort. by Jaqueline Grawe Posted 11 Aug 22:43 PDT Grand Banks V-WARP Technology® Grand Banks V-WARP Technology® More range, more speed, more freedom Grand Banks V-WARP Technology®, introduced with the Grand Banks 60 in 2017, resolves the long-held trade-off between range and speed. by Grand Banks Posted 11 Aug 22:33 PDT Recreational boating industry marine tech showcase Recreational boating industry marine tech showcase At NCSL Legislative Summit in Chicago The recreational boating industry came together in Chicago, Illinois for a marine technology demonstration held during the NCSL Legislative Summit for an industry-led event focused on the technologies and fuels that will help shape the future of boating. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 11 Aug 09:47 PDT Newport Boat Show helps boaters build skills Newport Boat Show helps boaters build skills With immersive education and on-water learning experience Whether attendees are taking the helm for the first time or looking to sharpen advanced boating skills, the 2026 Newport International Boat Show, presented by BankNewport, will offer one of its most comprehensive educational lineups to date. by Newport International Boat Show Posted 11 Aug 08:34 PDT Brooklyn Bridge Marina innovation showcase Brooklyn Bridge Marina innovation showcase An immersive media event highlighting the future of boating Brooklyn Bridge Marina will host an exclusive marine innovation showcase, welcoming Brunswick Corporation, the world's largest recreational marine technology company, to New York Harbor for an immersive media event highlighting the future of boating. by Brunswick Corporation Posted 11 Aug 07:58 PDT Hawaii enacts legislation to strengthen economy Hawaii enacts legislation to strengthen economy Establishing the Office of Marine Affairs and the Marine Affairs Governing Board Hawaii has taken an important step toward strengthening its marine economy and supporting recreational boating with the enactment of S.B. 2907, signed into law on July 7, 2026. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 8 Aug 10:49 PDT American Boating Congress set for May 17-19, 2027 American Boating Congress set for May 17-19, 2027 ABC is the premier advocacy event to be seen and heard on Capitol Hill and before federal agencies. Mark your calendars: the American Boating Congress (ABC) will take place May 17-19, 2027, in Washington, D.C., bringing the recreational boating industry together for three days of advocacy, engagement, and direct conversations with federal policymakers. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 7 Aug 11:39 PDT LCI Industries reports Q2 financial results LCI Industries reports Q2 financial results Diversification and strong execution drives expanded profitability LCI Industries (NYSE: LCII), a leading supplier of engineered components to the recreation and transportation markets, today reported second quarter 2026 results. by Lippert Posted 6 Aug 10:02 PDT Northrop & Johnson welcomes Elvis Sipe Northrop & Johnson welcomes Elvis Sipe The Yacht Broker will be based in the company's Fort Lauderdale office Northrop & Johnson is pleased to announce the addition of Elvis Sipe to its team as Yacht Broker, based in the company's Fort Lauderdale office. by Northrop & Johnson Posted 6 Aug 06:12 PDT IBEX offers Continuing Education credits IBEX offers Continuing Education credits Offering eight state-approved seminars worth up to 16 CE hours during IBEX For the first time, Florida licensed insurance professionals can earn Continuing Education (CE) credit at North America's largest technical conference for the recreational marine industry. by IBEX Posted 5 Aug 04:10 PDT Apply now for the National Boating Safety Awards Apply now for the National Boating Safety Awards The Sea Tow Foundation™ unveils 9 new categories in 2026 The Sea Tow Foundation™, a national non-profit dedicated to reducing boating-related accidents and fatalities, in partnership with its Boating Safety Advisory Council, is now accepting applications for the 2026 National Boating Safety Awards. by Sea Tow Foundation Posted 5 Aug 02:11 PDT Financial caution reflected according to reports Financial caution reflected according to reports A summary of news relevant to marine businesses across North America Consumer confidence declined modestly in July, reflecting continued caution among Americans even as planned purchases suggest household spending intentions remain resilient. by Peter Rendle Posted 5 Aug 01:06 PDT