NMMA members meet with Rep. Mike Collins NMMA members meet with Rep. Mike Collins A group of NMMA leaders visited Capitol Hill last week As part of NMMA's continued advocacy efforts following the 2025 American Boating Congress (ABC), a group of NMMA leaders visited Capitol Hill last week to meet with Congressman Mike Collins (GA-10). by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 19 Jun 11:03 PDT Major industry event updates in the USA and Europe Major industry event updates in the USA and Europe A summary of news relevant to marine businesses across North America The International BoatBuilders' Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), North America's premier technical trade event for the recreational marine industry announced today that registration for visitors is now open for this year's Show. by Peter Rendle Posted 18 Jun 08:00 PDT Lazzara Yachts launches LPC 300 power catamaran Lazzara Yachts launches LPC 300 power catamaran An industry-first patented full-beam lower deck platform Lazzara Yachts is proud to announce the launch of its ground breaking new model, the Lazzara LPC 300, that will make its world premiere at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2025. by Lazzara Yachts Posted 18 Jun 07:45 PDT Lookout names preferred West Coast dealers Lookout names preferred West Coast dealers Findgroup and Eco Yacht Group committed to delivering innovative solutions LOOKOUT, the pioneer in marine AI vision for safety, announced its partnership with Eco Yacht Group and The FINDGROUP as preferred West Coast dealers. by LOOKOUT Posted 18 Jun 02:10 PDT Propspeed welcomes Jim Bandy as VP Propspeed welcomes Jim Bandy as VP As VP of Sales & Operations Americas Propspeed, a leading innovator in underwater biocide-free, foul-release coatings, announced today it has welcomed marine industry professional Jim Bandy as its VP of Sales & Operations for the Americas. by Propspeed Posted 18 Jun 00:13 PDT Palm Beach Motor Yachts acquires Casey's Marina Palm Beach Motor Yachts acquires Casey's Marina This landmark waterfront destination will set a new standard in Newport, Rhode Island To be renamed Grand Banks and Palm Beach Motor Yachts Marina, this landmark waterfront destination will set a new standard for owner experiences and premium service in America's sailing capital. by Palm Beach Motor Yachts Posted 17 Jun 06:23 PDT Maritimo M50 Flybridge & S60 Sedan Video Maritimo M50 Flybridge & S60 Sedan Video We speak to Maritimo's Neil McCabe & Phil Candler We talked to Neil McCabe, Maritimo's Design Office Manager, and Phil Candler, Maritimo's General Manager Operations, to find out more about the M50 Flybridge and S60 Sedan during the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show. by Mark Jardine Posted 16 Jun 21:19 PDT Bulwarks and Bulldust – watch Episode Six Bulwarks and Bulldust – watch Episode Six Episode Six is now live - Are boat shows still relevant? Episode Six - asks the question, 'Are boat shows still Relevant?' We also offer some thoughts on changes and updates. The final episode of Series One is now live by Bulwarks and Bulldust Posted 13 Jun 15:46 PDT Chicago's iconic Navy Pier adds marina Chicago's iconic Navy Pier adds marina The popular attraction has undergone another transformation Chicago is renowned for its towering skyscrapers and seamless stretch of public parks and beaches along Lake Michigan. But since its renovation 30 years ago, the jewel of the city has been historic Navy Pier. by SF Marina Posted 13 Jun 11:02 PDT AMI's Virtual Clean Marina Certification Course AMI's Virtual Clean Marina Certification Course Take your marina operation to the next level Take your marina operation to the next level. Don't miss the opportunity to participate in the upcoming Clean & Resilient Marina Professional Courses, brought to you by the Association of Marina Industries (AMI). by Association of Marina Industries Posted 13 Jun 08:34 PDT The Ocean Race unites at UN Ocean Conference The Ocean Race unites at UN Ocean Conference A powerful week of of action, innovation, and collaboration for ocean health Today, at the UN Ocean Conference in Nice, The Ocean Race brought together an extraordinary lineup of athletes, policymakers, scientists, and environmental leaders to spotlight the unrivalled power of sport as a driver of ocean action. by The Ocean Race Posted 12 Jun 14:06 PDT Capt. Doug & Melanie open TowBoatUS Rocky Point Capt. Doug & Melanie open TowBoatUS Rocky Point Capt. Doug & Melanie Nelson open TowBoatUS Rocky Point, Minnesota Straddling the U.S.-Canada border, Lake of the Woods is a vast expanse of pristine waters more than 70 miles wide with an incredible 65,000 miles of shoreline and nearly 15,000 islands. by BoatUS Posted 12 Jun 10:01 PDT The Multihull Company opens in Annapolis, Maryland The Multihull Company opens in Annapolis, Maryland Long referred to as the "Sailing Capital" of the United States The Multihull Company is excited to announce the opening of its newest location in charming downtown Annapolis, Maryland. by The Multihull Company Posted 12 Jun 07:13 PDT VIPCA seeks reciprocal licensing fees VIPCA seeks reciprocal licensing fees For BVI-based charter vessels In response to the short-sighted and unfortunate decision by the British Virgin Islands to move forward with an exorbitant fee increase on USVI-based vessels, VIPCA is calling on the USVI government to implement reciprocal licensing fees. by VIPCA Posted 12 Jun 06:19 PDT Entries open for 2025 DAME Design Awards Entries open for 2025 DAME Design Awards The global leisure marine industry's gold standard recognition for excellence in equipment design This year's edition of the prestigious DAME Design Awards at Metstrade, the global leisure marine industry's gold standard recognition for excellence in equipment design, is now open for entries. by Metstrade Posted 12 Jun 01:07 PDT Vision Marine secures U.S. battery supply chain Vision Marine secures U.S. battery supply chain Through strategic expansion with Octillion Power Systems Vision Marine Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: VMAR), a pioneer in high-voltage electric marine propulsion systems, today announced a major milestone in its U.S. scale-up strategy: the expansion of its longstanding partnership with Octillion Power Systems by Vision Marine Technologies Posted 11 Jun 16:32 PDT Room for industry optimism for the rest of 2025 Room for industry optimism for the rest of 2025 A summary of news relevant to marine businesses across North America Despite varying economic factors across all states, the latest data from NMMA's Monthly Recreational Boating Industry Data Summary report offers a tempered view of the recreational boating market. by Peter Rendle Posted 11 Jun 08:00 PDT Registration opens for IBEX 2025 Registration opens for IBEX 2025 North America's largest marine industry trade event showcases latest innovations and new companies The International BoatBuilders' Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), North America's premier technical trade event for the recreational marine industry announced today that registration for visitors is now open for this year's Show. by IBEX Posted 11 Jun 07:33 PDT Suntex Strategic Partner Program Suntex Strategic Partner Program Launched to enhance recreational boater experience nationwide Suntex Marinas proudly announces the official launch of its Strategic Partner Program, an initiative delivering coast-to-coast customer impact across national recreational boating markets. by Suntex Marinas Posted 11 Jun 07:26 PDT 2025 Life Jacket Loaner Program Awardees 2025 Life Jacket Loaner Program Awardees 119 groups across 39 states received life jackets from Sea Tow Foundation The Sea Tow Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting boating safety, is proud to announce its 2025 Life Jacket Loaner Program Awardees. by Sea Tow Foundation Posted 11 Jun 05:58 PDT