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New Stainless Steel Quick-Cleat Secures Boat Lines Without Use of Knots
The new Stainless Steel Quick-Cleat secures anchor rope, drift socks, sea anchors, and mooring lines without the use of knots. - February 16, 2014 - Quick Cleat LLC
Bio-Kleen Introduces GPS, Fish Finder Technology Cleaner
Makers of Biodegradable Boat Cleaners Create “Screen Kleen” Technology Cleaner - February 13, 2014 - Bio-Kleen Products, Inc.
Try Out 20 CLC Boats and Meet Other Boatbuilders in Florida
Three in-water demonstrations set at rendezvous in Miami, St. Petersburg, and Merritt Island. - February 06, 2014 - Chesapeake Light Craft
Chesapeake Light Craft Offers June Classes in Sausalito
Build your own boat in a week at the Spaulding Wooden Boat Center. - January 29, 2014 - Chesapeake Light Craft
Chesapeake Light Craft Announces 2014 Build-Your-Own-Boat Classes in Port Townsend, WA
Four new boatbuilding classes available at the Northwest Maritime Center. - January 17, 2014 - Chesapeake Light Craft
North Wind Publishing Has Published NOAA's 2014 Tide Tables and Tidal Current Tables
The 2014 NOAA Tide Tables and Tidal Current Tables have been published by North Wind Publishing and are now available. Mariners use NOAA's Tables for navigation and are recommended for all navigators - January 01, 2014 - North Wind Publishing
Going Green to Save the Blue
Charter boat Alternate Latitude was recently honored as the Most Eco-Friendly Sailing Yacht as part of the Charter Yacht Brokers Association (CYBA) International’s Save the Blue Awards. Introduced in 2012, the annual CYBA Save the Blue Awards recognize all charter yachts that take steps to minimize their environmental impact and to ensure the future health of the oceans. - November 24, 2013 - Alternate Latitude
BoaterRated Announces Crowdfunding Campaign
BoaterRated, LLC, which operates the leading independent marine business review website - where boaters rate and review boating businesses - announces the launch of its first-ever crowdfunding campaign. BoaterRated.com chief L. Carl Schellbach, Jr. explains why he is using this popular online... - November 19, 2013 - BoaterRated.com, LLC
SailMaine Names New Executive Director
With great excitement, the SailMaine Board of Directors announces the appointment of Falmouth resident Janet Acker as its new Executive Director, effective November 11. Local community sailing program SailMaine has been helping sailors young and old get out on the water to enjoy educational,... - November 08, 2013 - SailMaine
Hydro Dynamics HHO, Inc. Shares Information at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show on How to Save Fuel and Reduce Pollution
The Fort Lauderdale Florida Boat show, one of the world’s largest if not the largest boat show, displayed over a Billion dollars in Boats, Yachts, mega Yachts and gear of all types. Everyone was interested is reducing fuel cost and Carbon Pollution. - November 06, 2013 - HydroDynamicsHHO.com
Fairfield Harbour CERT Hosts Community Mock Disaster Drill
Local Boating and Golf Community Committee Finishes CERT Training Program with Preparatory Event - October 06, 2013 - Fairfield Harbour
New £3.5m boatyard for Premier’s Chichester Marina
Comprising a large-scale high quality boatshed, workshops, offices and chandlery, Chichester Marina’s new boatyard will offer boat owners a "one stop" location for marine services. - September 25, 2013 - Premier Marinas
Complete Boat Wash Kit Give Away from Matt Chem Marine USA
From now until October 31 2013 like Matt Chem Marine USA on Facebook and register on mattchemmarineusa.com to win a complete boat wash kit with a retail value of $96.00. One winner will be picked at the end of the promotion and this kit will be mailed out to at no cost. No purchase is necessary to win. Included in this kit: yellow stain remover for hull & deck, Stainless Steal rust remover, wash and wax in one. - September 08, 2013 - Matt Chem Marine USA
Boatworld Announces Opening of New Showroom and Warehouse for Premium Towables in UK
The leading online store for watersport equipments has come up with a versatile collection of top branded towables, towable pump, ropes, harnesses, helmets & many towable accessories. - September 07, 2013 - Boatworld
TradeWinds Belize Yacht Base Relocates to Robert’s Grove Marina Residence
Roberts Grove Ltd., Placencia, Belize, along with the TradeWinds Group, is pleased to announce the relocation of the TradeWinds Belize yacht base to Robert’s Grove Marina Residence in Seine Bight. The partnership of TradeWinds Belize and Roberts Grove Ltd. will afford TradeWinds guests easy... - August 30, 2013 - TradeWinds
PowerBoat Guide Issues 25th Anniversary Broker Edition
Special Broker Edition combines 25 years of PowerBoat Guide content in an expanded 2-volume set. - August 22, 2013 - American Marine Publishing, Inc.
Oakland’s Dragonboat Racing Festival is Set to Paddle It Out on August 10
Oakland Renegades to host the 2-day race to determine who will be representing the United States from this region at the 2014 International Dragonboat World Championships in Italy. - August 09, 2013 - Oakland Renegades
Fairfield Harbour to Exhibit at New Bern Business Expo Thursday, Aug. 15
Local Boating and Golf Community to Host Booth at Annual Business Fair Providing Attendees with an Inside Look Into Fairfield Harbour Community Life - August 08, 2013 - Fairfield Harbour
Lucintel’s Report Outlines High Growth for the Global Boating Industry During 2013-2018
The global recreational boat market is expected to witness high growth during 2013 and beyond because the boat market bottomed out recently. The global boat market is expected to grow to $23.8 billion in 2018 with significant growth over the next five years (2013-2018). Inboard and sterndrive boats... - July 25, 2013 - Lucintel
Raven Offshore Yacht Shipping Ready to Set Sail
There is a new option for reliable yacht transport. Raven Offshore Yacht Shipping provides yacht owners a safe and reliable alternative to transport their vessels along scheduled shipping lines aboard Grieg Star ships. The first shipping departs between August 20 to Sept. 5 from Vancouver, B.C. - July 24, 2013 - Raven Offshore Yacht Shipping
From Maine to Guatemala: Two Northeast Non-Profits Team Up to Make a Big Difference
Two Maine-based non-profits are teaming up to provide college students with an unconventional semester beginning in small boats and ending in a rare community service opportunity. - July 19, 2013 - Hurricane Island Outward Bound School
Registration Now Open for the Oakland’s First Dragon Boat Racing Festival
Oakland Renegades to host the inaugural 2-day festival and race. - July 09, 2013 - Oakland Renegades
First All Women's Sailing Team Aboard Panwa Phuket Race Week, 17 July
Phuket's popular all women's sailing team has officially entered Asia's most exciting regatta, the Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Race Week, held from 17 - 21 July 2013. - July 09, 2013 - Andaman Sea Club
Pat Rivett Named to Fairfield Harbour Property Owners Association Hall of Fame
Local Boating and Golfing Community Recognizes Accomplished Pianist and Community Resident - June 27, 2013 - Fairfield Harbour
CURT Manufacturing Makes Gooseneck Hitch Installation “EZr”
Under-Bed Double Lock EZr Gooseneck Hitch Features CURT Exclusive Center Locator - June 20, 2013 - CURT Manufacturing
Fairfield Harbour Resident Lloyd Moore Honored by North Carolina Community Emergency Response Team
Moore Named 2013 North Carolina CERT Volunteer of the Year for Continued Loyalty, Leadership and Dedication to Program - June 20, 2013 - Fairfield Harbour
Apps4Sailing.com Releases Free App "How to Turn a Sailboat" for Android on Google Play
Apps4Sailing.com has released Parts of a Sailboat, Learn to Tie Knots and one free app, How to Turn a Sailboat for Android users on Google Play. The free app features "Coming About: Turning a sailboat into and through the wind." Included with each app lesson is a Sailing Terms Glossary... - June 18, 2013 - Little Pines Multimedia
Lake Wedowee Watercraft Rentals
Lake Wedowee watercraft rentals are now available until October. If you would like to find out how to rent personal watercraft, take a look at the website. - May 29, 2013 - H2O ZONE
CURT Manufacturing Announces New, High Capacity Weight Distribution Hitches
Hitch Line Capacities Increased to an Impressive 15,000 lbs. - May 25, 2013 - CURT Manufacturing
Fairfield Harbour Community Hosts Fourth Annual Taste of Fairfield May 17
Local Boating and Golf Community Hosts Cooking Contest Event. - May 12, 2013 - Fairfield Harbour
Neff Yacht Sales Builds on Success: Adds Yacht Sales Listings, Brokers, Records More Transactions
Neff Yacht Sales, a Ft Lauderdale, FL-based Yacht Brokerage Company experienced impressive growth in 2012 as the luxury yacht market continued to improve. Around the world, Neff Yacht Sales Yacht Brokers were involved in helping more Yacht Buyers and Sellers than ever before. More than 50,000... - April 25, 2013 - Neff Yacht Sales
TJ Marine Enterprises Inc. Announces Their ProDav™ Swivel Davit System™ Discounted ProPackage ProDav™ Customers Can Now Load and Launch Their Dinghies for Less
TJ Marine Enterprises Inc. is announcing that their ProDav™ Swivel Davit System™ can now be purchased in a package deal that includes all necessary component items in what they are calling their ProPackage. This package will not only save buyers $100.00 on the purchase price, but will... - April 20, 2013 - TJ Marine Enterprises, Inc.
34th America's Cup Accredits Odyssey, a Sailing Fearless Yacht as Official Stake Boat for On-The-Water Viewing Experience
Charter tickets on official stake boat for America's Cup 2013 On-The-Water Experience now available on Odyssey, a 65 foot tri-deck luxury yacht with Sailing Fearless, a San Francisco based yacht Charter Company. - April 19, 2013 - Sailing Fearless
Coverage Solutions Inc. Gains Safeco Insurance® Appointment, Providing New Options for Port St. Lucie and Treasure Coast Customers
Coverage Solutions, Inc. receives a direct appointment with Safeco Insurance, a Liberty Mutual Company. - April 02, 2013 - Coverage Solutions Inc
ComfyKayak.com Announces Addition of New Kayak Gear Brands to Their Inventory
Top online supplier of high quality kayak gear from leading manufacturers, announces new additions to their stocks. - March 28, 2013 - comfy kayak
Fairfield Harbour’s On-Site Manager Mystre’ Van Horn Discusses Community Involvement, Enhancements
Local Boating and Golf Community Mystre’ Van Horn Discusses Community Improvements and Recognition as Top 10 On-Site Manager by CCAP - February 23, 2013 - Fairfield Harbour
Fairfield Harbour Community Manager Mystre’ Van Horn Named Among Top 10 On-Site Managers Nationally
Manager of Local Boating and Golf Community Receives National Recognition for Continued On-Site Management Service - February 14, 2013 - Fairfield Harbour
Set Sail on a Turkish Mini Adventure
For those wanting to taste life on the ocean but are reluctant to commit to a week or longer, a new series of mini Mediterranean adventures at sea from Turkey specialist Exclusive Escapes may be just the ticket. - February 10, 2013 - Exclusive Escapes
Innovation Direct™ Inventor Proceeds with Filing of Provisional Application for Patent on Launch Assist Invention
Innovation Direct™, a leader in the invention assistance field since 1997, recently facilitated the process of the filing of a provisional application for a patent for Utah resident and inventor Corie Allen on his Launch Assist invention upon his request. The Launch Assist is an innovative... - February 09, 2013 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
YACHTZOO Are Delighted to Present 2 Appealing Yachts at the Miami Yacht and Brokerage Show - February 14-18, 2013
YACHTZOO will be attending the Miami Yacht and Brokerage Show and will showcase 2 very appealing yachts from February 14 - 18, 2013. - February 09, 2013 - YACHTZOO
Majestic Dude Ranch 2013 - an Adventure Driven, Life Changing Experience
Adventure, multi-sport packages are the latest craze in the vacation industry and Majestic Dude Ranch is leading the charge. - February 07, 2013 - Majestic Dude Ranch
Dubai Yacht Consultancy Off to Successful Start
Dubai-based yacht consultancy Bush & Noble has completed its first quarter of trading and is going strong, according to company Partners. Launched in October 2012, the business was formed by longstanding yacht industry experts John Bush and Brett Noble, who planned to introduce a personal... - February 07, 2013 - Bush & Noble
Innovation Direct™ to Represent Launch Assist Invention to Potential Licensees
An innovative new product designed to resolve a common problem for boaters, the Launch Assist, has been developed by Corie Allen of Magna, Utah. The product’s unique design will help prevent boats from being placed into the water without plugs. Boating is typically associated with the... - January 25, 2013 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Aquatic Capital of America Foundation Announces 2012 Aquatics Athlete, Citizen, Coach and Organization Award Winners
Misty May-Treanor, Port of Long Beach, Dr. Jerry Schubel - Among Winners to be Honored at January 22, 2013 Dinner - January 16, 2013 - Aquatic Capital of America Foundation
Fairfield Harbour’s Yacht Club Collects Food and Raises Money for Religious Communities Services
Local Boating and Golf Community Supports Families in Need Through Food and Monetary Contributions - January 04, 2013 - Fairfield Harbour
Sevenstar Yacht Transport Appoints Andaman Sea Club Agent in Thailand
Sevenstar Yacht Transport, the leading provider of yacht transportation services worldwide, subsidiary of the Spliethoff Group, the largest shipping company in the Netherlands, appointed Chris Jongerius in Phuket as its agent in Thailand. - December 13, 2012 - Andaman Sea Club
Vessel Assist Santa Cruz Rescues Wayward Dock
Marine work platform drifts 3.5 miles into Monterey Bay. - November 30, 2012 - Vessel Assist Santa Cruz
Collaborative Consumption Site for Boats Temptoy.com Just Released New Pricing Tiers for High Volume Owners
Temptoy.com has released new pricing tiers for watercraft owners who experience a higher number of boat rentals each month. - October 26, 2012 - Temptoy LLC
Cardinal Yachts Launches "Buy on Site" to Website
Ultimate Personalisation with Build Your Boat Facility. Discount Code Included for Early Adopters. - September 23, 2012 - Cardinal Yachts
Temptoy.com - An Online Marketplace for Boat Owners and Renters - Has Launched
Temptoy.com provides a simple effective way for boat owners and boat rental establishments to display their boats to prospective renters. After nearly 2 years of planning and engineering, the site has launched and is now available for use online. - September 21, 2012 - Temptoy LLC