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MDCE Tops 80 Marine Industry Exhibitors

The Marine Dealer Conference & Expo, the premier education event for boat dealers, has already signed up more than 80 exhibitors and sponsors. With more than 183,000 square feet of exhibit space, this year’s conference promises to be the largest yet. MDCE is being held November 11-14 at... - September 14, 2012 - Boating Industry

ShoreMaster Fabric Products is Relocating to a New Facility

ShoreMaster Fabric Products has announced that they will be relocating to a new manufacturing facility in Fergus Falls, MN. - September 01, 2012 - ShoreMaster Fabric Products

Cardinal Yachts Launches in India Tapping Into Buoyant Leisure Boating Market

Premier Boat Builder Announces Extensive Luxury Fleet as Indians' Millionaire Class Sees Significant Growth - August 24, 2012 - Cardinal Yachts

NOAA Florida Tides Charts on Satellite Mapping Released for Android

New mobile software for Android provides Real-Time Florida Tides Charts from NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), Satellite maps, tide flow graphs and Florida Wildlife Commission Fishing Rules & Regulations and Fish Photo Identification. - August 22, 2012 - NesTides, Inc.

International Marine Industry Fair - SMM Hamburg - GEA Heat Exchangers

Between 4 and 7 September there will be held in Hamburg the most important trade fair for the shipbuilding, machinery and marine technology sector. This exhibition will present the latest developments in the marine industry. In this exhibition the heat exchangers division of GEA (GEA Heat... - August 22, 2012 - Laygo

SoNo Rowing's Robin Ritchey Off to Junior National Team Development Camp

Wilton High School Sophomore Robin Ritchey and SoNo Rowing athlete has been selected for the Junior National Development Camp, a program that prepares rowers for the US National Rowing Team. - June 09, 2012 - SoNo Rowing Inc

The British Virgin Islands Partners with the Island of the Month Club for 2013

The Island of the Month Club continues to expand its exotic island partnerships. Beginning in 2013, the Island of the Month Club and the BVI Tourism Board will be coordinating and delivering island events together to private yacht clubs across America. This new partnership works in the best... - May 24, 2012 - Island of the Month Club

BOATsmart! Awareness Week May 14-18: Educating Canadians from Coast to Coast on the Importance of Safe Boating

BOATsmart Canada is raising awareness about boating safety in time for the summer cottage and boating season. Learn how to keep yourself safe, and how to get your Pleasure Craft Operator Card, required for all Canadian boaters. - May 12, 2012 - BOATsmart Canada

Discover Cutting-Edge Yachts, Jet Pack Demonstrations and BMWs; There’s a Lot to See at the April 19-22 Newport Boat Show, Presented by Sterling BMW Newport Beach

The largest collection of big yachts west of the Mississippi is returning to Newport Beach for the biggest in-the-water boat show in the West: the 39th annual Newport Boat Show, April 19-22 at Lido Marina Village. - April 19, 2012 - Duncan McIntosh Co Inc

Big Tuna "Floating" to the App Store

On its flagship project, Big Tuna Apps LLC announced today their Float Plan app is now available for the iPhone. Inshore, offshore, or near shore, the Float Plan app is an easy add-on to your safety gear. The Float Plan app takes a traditional, extremely useful concept, into quick and easy steps. By providing the pedigree info of your boating adventure to your loved ones, the Float Plan app will give them more peace of mind and also help rescuers. - April 17, 2012 - Big Tuna Apps LLC

Lumitec Launches Next Generation Flood Lights: The Caprera2 and the Capri2

World’s first dual color flood lights Feature DeckSweep Technology. - April 13, 2012 - Lumitec

Arnold & Itkin File Jones Act Suit for Injured Worker

After a Texas worker became injured on a crew boat, he sought the help of Texas offshore injury attorneys at Arnold & Itkin who were able to file a claim on his behalf. - April 10, 2012 - Arnold & Itkin

New 5 Series Brands Next Generation of Catalina Sailing Yachts

Catalina’s new designs, coined the Catalina 5 Series, is the new generation of Catalinas, a deliberate move to brand the line to a higher level of performance, finish, engineering achievement and sophistication. There are currently four models in the Catalina 5 Series, the Catalina 445, 385,... - March 15, 2012 - Catalina Yachts

JOB2SEA the First Port of Call for Maritime Jobs at Sea and Ashore

JOB2SEA the leading specialist maritime job board, is proud to announce the launch of their new and improved global maritime job board www.JOB2SEA.com. The new JOB2SEA site has been designed to help job seekers find the best maritime jobs and recruiters the best candidates. - February 24, 2012 - JOB2SEA.com

Innovation Direct™ to be at Forefront of Marketing Efforts for Float Boat Invention

An innovative new product designed to provide its users with the enjoyment and amenities of a larger watercraft, the Float Boat, has been developed by Billy Jack Armistead, Jr. of Covington, Georgia. The invention's unique design renders it a fun and cost-effective alternative to the higher expense... - February 18, 2012 - Innovation Direct, Inc.

AXI Premiers Touch Screen Controller for SMART Fuel Polishing Systems at the Miami Boat Show

The TSC 7000 Touch Screen Controller will be available for pre-order at AXI’s booth #4071 at the Miami Beach Convention Center, February 16-20, 2012. - February 11, 2012 - AXI International

Sunreef Yachts Introduces New Concept, the Sunreef 75, to the Ultimate Range

In 2011, after ten years of successful growth in the market of luxury, custom-made top quality catamarans and sailing, power yachts and superyachts, Sunreef Yachts has launched a new range of performing fast cruisers ranging from 70 to 170 feet, the Ultimate range. - February 09, 2012 - Sunreef Yachts

SAB Miller Beer Floats Record 72' Billboard

Cervecia Nacional brand, Atlas Beer, has launched a 2000 square foot floating billboard on the seas of Panama Bay. The inflatable billboard branding, supplied by Panama Portable Billboards and designed by bbi Displays, promotes the "El Sabor Por Mi Gente" campaign. - February 05, 2012 - Billboard Boats Inc.

Global Company Celebrates 60 Successful Years and Officially Announces New Boating Business

Belzona Inc., Pushes the Boat Out with Its Worldwide Success and Harbors another Business in Florida Bringing a Load of Job Opportunities - February 03, 2012 - Belzona Marine

Sunreef Yachts Signs Contract for a New Composite Performance Superyacht, Sunreef 80

Following two superyacht launches in 2010, Sunreef Yachts continues moving forward in the field of large yacht design. In early 2011, the shipyard received an order for an 82 feet Double Decker, and the company is now delighted to announce a new sale of a similarly sized 80 feet LOA yet dramatically different concept based on light displacement, performance and speed. - January 15, 2012 - Sunreef Yachts

New Catalina 315 is Latest in the Refined Catalina 5 Series

Catalina’s new designs, coined the Catalina 5 Series, have moved the brand to a higher level of performance, finish and engineering accomplishments. The Catalina 315 is the newest in the series, taking a new tack in the global sailing marketplace with all the style and refinement of the larger Catalina 5 Series boats. - January 15, 2012 - Catalina Yachts

Sea Hawk Paints to be Official Sponsor of 2012 Heineken Regatta

Sea Hawk Paints, a division of New Nautical Coatings, Inc. of Clearwater, Florida, is pleased to announce its participation as an official sponsor of the 32nd Heineken Regatta, which takes place March 1-4, 2012 from the Caribbean Island of St. Maarten in the Netherlands Antilles. The regatta will... - December 02, 2011 - New Nautical Coatings

LearnToSail.Net Releases New 64 Bit Windows Versions of Their Sailing and Boating Software

LearnToSail.Net has released new upgraded versions of their Learn to Sail! with Multimedia! Vol I and II and Learn Coastal Navigation! with Multimedia! Training CDROMs to run on 64 bit Windows Systems. These are interactive, self-training CDROMs that offer an affordable beginner program environment... - November 30, 2011 - LearnToSail.Net

Marcali Yacht Brokerage Launches New Yacht Management Services Division

Yacht Management Services, Brokerage & Consultings - November 12, 2011 - Marcali Yacht Brokerage & Consulting

HIG Capital Acquires Teleflex Marine

HIG Capital, a private equity firm specializing in providing capital to small and mid-sized companies, recently acquired Teleflex Marine. - November 11, 2011 - H.I.G. Capital

One Concierge Offers Access to America's Cup World Series (San Diego)

One Concierge offers clients VIP access & concierge support for 2011 America's Cup World Series in San Diego. - November 03, 2011 - One Concierge

Oak Ridge Product Development Company Receives International Recognition for New Product Innovation

Protomet Corporation received a 2011 International Boatbuilders Exhibition (IBEX) Innovation Award for the design and manufacture of the new VIEW4RCE VR-140 Panoramic Boat Mirror. - October 31, 2011 - Protomet Corporation

NOAA's 2012 Tide Tables and Tidal Current Tables Are Now Available from North Wind Publishing

North Wind Publishing has published 6 volumes of NOAA’s 2012 Tide Tables and Tidal Current Tables. NOAA's Tide Tables and Tidal Current tables are used by professional and recreational mariners for navigation. For professional mariner’s, these books meet U.S. Coast Guard requirements for use aboard commercial vessels navigating in US waters. The U.S. Coast Guard recommends these for all navigators. - October 31, 2011 - North Wind Publishing

JetBoarder International Launches Sprint: World's First Kids JetBoard

In another pioneering first Australian Company Jetboarder International launches, Sprint. The first ever Kids JetBoarder. Powered by a 5.5 Horsepower Engine, the Sprint is sure to excite any 12 - 16 year old. - October 27, 2011 - JetBoarder International

One Concierge Sets Sail for 21st Monaco Yacht Show

With over 30,000 people expected to attend the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show, One Concierge will be on hand to provide clients with a varied selection of yachting and concierge solutions. - September 18, 2011 - One Concierge

Houston Self Storage Company Proguard Storage Offers Secure Boat and RV Storage

Texas storage provider Proguard Storage’s large climate control storage units for boats and RVs help customers prepare for the colder months. - September 11, 2011 - Proguard Storage - Houston Public Storage

CA Department of Boating Launches Floating Billboards to Promote Waterway Pollution Awareness

The California Department of Boating and Waterways has employed an alternative advertising solution to reach boaters. Its pollution awareness campaign is now featured on floating inflatable billboards in Southern California marinas and waterways. - September 01, 2011 - Billboard Boats Inc.

Finally a World Record

After two years of attempts the World Record Academy recognizes the World Record. - August 15, 2011 - Dream Boats Global

Deltaville Boatyard's New 75Ton Marine Travel Lift

Yacht repair and refit company, Deltaville Boatyard on the Chesapeake Bay, installs new 75Ton marine travel lift in order to accommodate larger vessels now becoming norm in the recreational boating industry. - July 31, 2011 - Deltaville Boatyard

Sunreef Yachts Announces Two Premiere Catamaran-Yachts at the Cannes Intl Boat Show 2011

As every year, Sunreef Yachts will exhibit its finest yachts at the Cannes International Boat Show. As a Worldwide Premiere the shipyard will display Sunreef 58 IN THE WIND, new sailing catamaran model launched in May 2011 and Sunreef 114 CHE, the biggest sloop-rigged catamaran in the world and the biggest Sunreef yacht ever built. She is going to be the largest catamaran on the show. - July 03, 2011 - Sunreef Yachts

Acoustiblok Noise Reduction Material Gains a New Following: Boat Owners

Applying Acoustiblok’s 3mm noise deadening material to the noise source – the engine wall, engine cover, and gas tank cover – one boat owner reduced unwanted noise on his boat by more than 65 percent. - June 13, 2011 - Acoustiblok, Inc.

LearnToSail.Net Offers Free Downloads for National Safe Boating Week

To celebrate National Safe Boating Week, LearnToSail.Net is offering free Rules of the Road and Safety article downloads and $45 off of their critically acclaimed Sailing Training CD/DVD plus free US shipping and a Free Sailing App. "It is very important to us that people out there boating... - May 28, 2011 - LearnToSail.Net

St Martin Powerboats Welcomes New Representation in Middle East

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia & Bahrain target for development as mini speedboat popularity increases globally. - May 01, 2011 - St Martin Powerboats

Shurhold Expands Marine Care Product Line with Custom Boat Covers

Shurhold, a leading designer and manufacturer of specialty care and accessory products for the marine, RV and auto industries, has expanded its marine care product line with new custom boat covers and semi-custom boat covers. Shurhold’s custom and semi-custom boat covers each come with a... - April 29, 2011 - Shurhold

LearnToSail.Net Offers Tax Refund Special

This Tax Weekend, LearnToSail.Net is offering $45 off of their critically acclaimed Sailing Training CD/DVD plus Free US shipping and a Free Sailing App. "It is very important to us that people out there who want to learn to sail to realize that it is an affordable sport," states Linda... - April 16, 2011 - LearnToSail.Net

Out for Adventure Wilderness Tours Offers a Free Travel Program for Group Organizers

Out For Adventure Wilderness Tours unveils a free travel program designed to reward group organizers with a free sea kayaking vacation. - April 14, 2011 - Out For Adventure Wilderness Tours Ltd.

Offshore Sailing School Celebrates 47th Anniversary in New York City

Offshore Sailing School is planning an anniversary party in New York City on Friday, May 13, 2011 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. to celebrate 47 years of teaching people to sail. Steve and Doris Colgate, founders of Offshore Sailing School now based in Fort Myers, Florida, will host the anniversary party... - April 12, 2011 - Offshore Sailing School

JetBoarder Announces Carbon Fibre Jetboarder Due for Release in July 2011

Pioneer JetBoarder International has commenced production of worlds first Carbon Fibre JetBoarder. The main benefits advises Chris Kanyaro is it will be lighter faster and more rigid. - April 11, 2011 - JetBoarder International

AutoWeb Technologies Announces the Launch of the Newly Designed Bay Boat Works Web Site for Boating Enthusiasts in the Northern Maryland Chesapeake Bay Area

AutoWeb Technologies Announces the launch of the newly designed Bay Boat works web site for boating enthusiasts in the Northern Maryland Chesapeake Bay area. The site will offer many useful online tools for boaters and is mobile ready for smartphones. - April 10, 2011 - AutoWeb Technologies