Bay Rider adds Black Label Marine Group locations Bay Rider adds Black Label Marine Group locations A Florida-based marine dealership group serving boating communities Bay Rider Boats recently added four Florida-based Black Label Marine Group, LLC locations in Pinellas Park, Ocala, Punta Gorda, and Fort Myers to its growing dealer network. by Bay Rider Boats Posted 7 Nov 07:08 PST Rep. Austin Scott visits Chaparral & Robalo Boats Rep. Austin Scott visits Chaparral & Robalo Boats Scott met with the company's new president, Jeromie Johnston Chaparral and Robalo Boats welcomed Rep. Austin Scott (R-Ga.) to its manufacturing facilities on Oct. 26 for a tour and discussion about economic pressures and policy challenges facing the recreational boating industry. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 7 Nov 07:04 PST ORC finishes strong in 2026, looks ahead to 2027 ORC finishes strong in 2026, looks ahead to 2027 Based on year-to-date statistics, the system has once again seen growth 57th ORC General Meeting concluded with delegates from around the world conferring to address the needs of their constituents who race boats as varied as Sportboats to Superyachts in the world's largest fair, scientific, transparent system of handicapping by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 6 Nov 11:30 PST RS Sailing Secures Long-Term Investment RS Sailing Secures Long-Term Investment Part of the next stage of RS's strategic growth plan Swedish marine investor Fredriksborgs Förvaltnings AB and the owners of Rototek Ltd join forces to invest in the world's leading dinghy brand, RS Sailing, as part of the next stage of RS's strategic growth plan. by RS Sailing Posted 6 Nov 08:41 PST IBEX Call for Proposals for Education Conference IBEX Call for Proposals for Education Conference Proposals due January 4 for Education at the December 2027 show in Tampa The IBEX announced today it has opened its Call for Proposals for the 2027 IBEX Education Conference, inviting marine industry and other professionals to share their expertise behind better boatbuilding. by IBEX Posted 6 Nov 06:08 PST Save the date: IBEX returns to Tampa Save the date: IBEX returns to Tampa A new month. Same great location. The marine industry's leading trade event moves from Oct to Dec. The International BoatBuilders' Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) has confirmed December 7-9, 2027, for its return to the Tampa Convention Center. by IBEX Posted 5 Nov 10:13 PST RPM Diesel Engine announces change of ownership RPM Diesel Engine announces change of ownership The Rubano family completes a transition of the marine diesel engine and generator businesses RPM Diesel Engine Co. ("RPM") and its sister company Diesel Services of America ("DSOA"), two of South Florida's longest-standing factory-authorized marine diesel engine and generator specialists, have announced a change of ownership. by Marine Industries Association of South Florida Posted 5 Nov 07:53 PST Yacht Racing Forum: Two weeks to go Yacht Racing Forum: Two weeks to go What future for the sport and business of sailing? The Yacht Racing Forum, taking place in Amsterdam on November 19-20, will bring together some of the most influential personalities in international yacht racing to discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the sport. by Yacht Racing Forum Posted 5 Nov 07:28 PST Minneapolis Innovation Awards open for entries Minneapolis Innovation Awards open for entries The program honors innovation in five categories Entries are now open for the 2027 Minneapolis Innovation Awards, recognizing new marine products that advance recreational boating. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 5 Nov 07:16 PST Maritimo's S50 makes a strong Americas launch Maritimo's S50 makes a strong Americas launch A very successful Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show Maritimo has finished a very successful Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS). The Americas launch of its new S50 Sedan Motor Yacht drew big crowds, high praise and serious buyer interest across the whole range. by Maritimo Posted 5 Nov 06:30 PST Midterms reshape Congress Midterms reshape Congress What it means for recreational boating Voters gave Democrats control of the U.S. House and Senate in the Nov. 3 midterm elections. The results create a divided government for the final two years of President Donald Trump's second term. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 5 Nov 05:50 PST A+T Instruments power 10% of top superyachts A+T Instruments power 10% of top superyachts 50% of the 100 largest sailing yachts in the world are A+T customers 50% of the 100 largest sailing yachts in the world are A+T customers. 10% of the 1,000 largest sailing yachts have full A+T systems on board. by A+T Instruments Posted 5 Nov 04:00 PST Grand Soleil 60: new frontier of high performance Grand Soleil 60: new frontier of high performance All the hallmarks of Grand Soleil's celebrated design heritage are there. The new Grand Soleil 60 stands alone among its peers, combining strong performance across a wide range of conditions with refined lines and exceptional onboard comfort. It represents the latest evolution of Grand Soleil's fast bluewater cruising concept. by Grand Soleil Yachts Posted 5 Nov 03:43 PST Cape Town's world-class boatbuilders Cape Town's world-class boatbuilders Showcasint South Africa's marine manufacturing strength South Africa's reputation as a world-class boatbuilding nation was firmly in the spotlight during the African Boating Conference 2026, with 75 delegates gaining exclusive access to five of Cape Town's leading boatbuilding facilities. by African Boating Conference Posted 4 Nov 21:52 PST Vortex Marine introduces Scout Portable Navigator Vortex Marine introduces Scout Portable Navigator Sunlight-readable navigator brings satellite imagery, electronic charts, weather, live vessel data Vortex Marine, innovator of marine navigation technologies, has announced the launch of Scout, a portable marine navigator built to help boaters see more of the water they are traversing. by Vortex Marine Posted 4 Nov 15:15 PST High Tide Flooding Report: November 2026 High Tide Flooding Report: November 2026 49 of the 50 harbors on the list see their highest flood likelihood between November 22-28 Higher tides can be expected around the new moon on November 9 and the full moon on November 24, a perigean full moon with the Moon at its closest to Earth, so the elevated water levels around it will persist for several days. by US Harbors Posted 4 Nov 10:32 PST 67th Fort Lauderdale Boat Show wraps 67th Fort Lauderdale Boat Show wraps Debuts on the water, tours in the air and RefitX on the horizon With more than 1,300 vessels on the water and strong sales across the docks, the world's largest in-water boat show crowned its Best of Show winners and previewed RefitX, its new official refit event for 2027 by Marine Industries Association of South Florida Posted 4 Nov 10:09 PST Canadian tariff changes now in place Canadian tariff changes now in place A summary of news relevant to marine businesses across North America Effective from October 30, changes to the list of Canadian products subject to an additional 50% tariff under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 are now in place. by Peter Rendle Posted 4 Nov 08:00 PST Dockmate & Emerson strengthen marine integration Dockmate & Emerson strengthen marine integration Through AVENTICS Marex MPC interface agreement Formal development partnership enables CAN-bus integration between Dockmate Control Systems and Emerson's AVENTICS MAREX MPC Propulsion Control for MAN-Branded Controls by Dockmate Posted 3 Nov 12:06 PST Saxdor further extends North American reach Saxdor further extends North American reach New partners in Maine, Nova Scotia and Bermuda continue the Finnish brand's rapid expansion Saxdor Yachts, one of the fastest-growing boatbuilders in the industry, continues to strengthen its presence across North America and the Atlantic with the appointment of three new dealer partners, extending the brand's reach into three new market areas. by Saxdor Yachts Posted 3 Nov 11:59 PST