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The diverse nature of our industry reflected in news - MarineBusinessWorld.com N America newsletter

by Peter Rendle 24 Jul 2024 12:00 PDT
Brunswick Corporation augments ACES strategy with investments in Boating Intelligence © Brunswick Corporation

Brunswick Corporation (NYSE:BC) is enhancing its ACES (Autonomous, Connected, Electrified, and Shared) strategy with the announcement of Boating Intelligence™, a comprehensive initiative to incorporate AI features into its products to deliver simpler, safer, smarter, and more sustainable boating.

The Herreshoff Marine Museum / America's Cup Hall of Fame will award the Sir Richard Francis Sutton Medal to Cino Ricci (b.1934) and Louis Vuitton (founded 1854). They will be honored at the Induction Ceremony on October 14 at the Museu Marítim de Barcelona. The Medal, instituted by the America's Cup Hall of Fame in 2018, recognizes the spirit of the competition as set down by the founding donors in their Deed of Gift "to promote friendly competition between foreign countries."

The National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB) visited Parker Offshore as part of a tour to explore businesses supported by the Eastern Carolina Workforce Development Board. This visit underscores the importance of workforce development and industrial growth in Eastern Carolina. Parker Offshore, a leading boat manufacturing company based in Beaufort, NC, hosted the NAWB delegation to showcase its state-of-the-art facilities, innovative production processes, and commitment to workforce development. The visit aims to highlight the synergy between local industry leaders and workforce development initiatives that drive the region's economic growth and employment opportunities.

The Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival promotes women's achievements. They are shining a spotlight on the incredible women who are making waves in the maritime trades. This year, they are excited to welcome the Women in Boatbuilding (WIBB) community and the Women of the Working Waterfront (WOWW) as special guests at the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival! WIBB is a thriving community dedicated to supporting and inspiring women in the boatbuilding industry. What began as an Instagram account has blossomed into a powerful international movement, becoming a leading force in the maritime industry worldwide.

J/Boats and J/Composites are pleased to announce the New J/40, an offshore-capable, high performance cruising yacht capable of double-digit speeds with exceptional comfort, both in port and at sea. From the same team that launched the award-winning J/112E, J/122 and J/45, comes an exciting new 40-footer that boldly pushes the envelope on performance, versatility of use, and cruising comfort.

Lowrance®, a world-leader in fishing electronics, announced Recon™, a new generation electric steer trolling motor, developed for both fresh and saltwater anglers, featuring a unique joystick remote and best in class power and GPS positioning. "This is an exciting launch for Lowrance because not only are we introducing the next generation of trolling motors but we're also offering a version for saltwater anglers for the first time," said Jeremiah Clark, VP & General Manager, Fishing Systems at Navico Group. "Between the premium power and GPS and unique joystick remote, Recon takes care of all the heavy lifting so anglers can focus on the fish."

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