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STS 134 & Island Boat Line Launch Viewing Cruise - April 19th is the End of a Legacy as Shuttle Endeavour Lifts Off to Its Final Journey to Space
Island Boat Lines & Indian River Queen Boarding Passes are now available for the April 19th night launch cruise. Passengers will view this special night launch on the Banana River on USCG certified tour boats. Indian River Queen passengers will view this launch on a triple deck paddle-wheel boat. All vessels will be positioned north of the 528 causeway and will enjoy a spectacular view of the launch. - March 02, 2011 - Island Boat Lines
Offshore Sailing School and Hunter Marine Renew Partnership
Industry Icons Dedicate 2011 to Increasing New Sailor Commitments to Cruising. - February 06, 2011 - Offshore Sailing School
The Sunreef Power Converts Into Sport Fish Version
Introduced in 2008, the Sunreef Power has become one of the most popular semi-custom yacht models from the Sunreef Yachts range. Available in Expedition and Exclusive versions, now the Sunreef Power can also be converted into the Sport Fish version designed with deep sea fishing enthusiasts in mind that appreciate such catamaran assets as stability, low draft, long range coupled with low fuel consumption and extended storage. - January 28, 2011 - Sunreef Yachts
LearntoSailOnLine.Com Offers Affordable OnLine Sailing Courses with Certificate
LearntoSailOnLine.Com Offers affordable OnLine Green Sailing Courses That Are Sent as an App When Completed. - January 27, 2011 - Little Pines Multimedia
NewProductHelp.com Enthused About Representing Double Deck Boat Trailer Concept to Industry Over Next 2 Years
Ronald M., Ohio resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance firm NewProductHelp.com to represent his Double Deck Boat Trailer concept to industry over the next 2 years. An effective and innovative new product sure to appeal to boat owners, the Double Deck Boat Trailer... - January 22, 2011 - New Product Help, Inc.
Boatstobuy.com Named Preferred Web Portal Provider for Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Leading Maritime College to Utilize Innovative Web-Based Listing Service for Boat Donations. - January 21, 2011 - boatstobuy.com
DirectRooms.com – Competitors Warm Up for Langkawi’s Foremost Sailing Event in January
DirectRooms.com reveals that leading sailing crews from around the world will be heading to Malaysia’s Langkawi to take part in a major regatta set to take place in January. - December 24, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – The Philippines’ Foremost Sailing Event Heads to Boracay in February 2011
DirectRooms.com divulges that sailing enthusiasts can catch a special few days of racing as Boracay plays host to one of the country’s main sailing competitions. - December 15, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
Offshore Sailing School Wins Adrian Gold Awards
A feature on Offshore Sailing School by Dave Caldwell, which appeared in the June 18 Fine Arts Weekend section of The New York Times, has garnered the Gold Award in the HSMAI Adrian Awards to be presented on January 31, 2011 in New York City. Redpoint Marketing PR, responsible for The New York... - December 14, 2010 - Offshore Sailing School
Superb Results for Antiquorum's Year End Sale
Antiquorum's December auction of “Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces” in New York totaled a noteworthy $3,506,675. A remarkable 83% of the 356 timepieces were sold by lot and 119% sold by value, based on the low estimate. In addition to the many telephone, room, and commission... - December 11, 2010 - Antiquorum
Harbor Club to Provide Boat Storage at Marina
Harbor Club on Georgia’s Lake Oconee announced today that it has reached an agreement with nearby Granite Shoals Marina that will provide dry dock storage for Harbor Club property owners. The Marina is located near Harbor Club’s back gate. - December 10, 2010 - Harbor Club
Chesapeake Light Craft Ships 20,000th Boat Kit
Chesapeake Light Craft hit a huge milestone on November 15th when they shipped their 20,000th kit. Chesapeake Light Craft designs and sells kits and plans for wooden kayaks, canoes, rowing boats, and small sailboats. The smallest kit is an 8-foot, 22-pound kayak for kids; the largest is an 850-pound trailerable cruising sailboat. - December 05, 2010 - Chesapeake Light Craft
NewProductHelp.com Enthused to Represent Med Locator Invention to Industry for Potential Licensing
Joel M., a Florida-based inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Med Locator concept to industry over the next 2 years. An innovative and potentially life-saving new product aimed at those who enjoy deep sea diving, the Med Locator... - November 26, 2010 - New Product Help, Inc.
Baker’s Marina on the Bay Becomes Certified New Jersey Clean Marina
The Baker Marine Group is pleased to announce that Baker’s Marina on the Bay (Highlands, NJ) is now a New Jersey Clean Marina. - November 25, 2010 - Baker Marine Group
DMG Productions is Proud to Announce the Launch of Their New Television Series Boating & Beyond
Broadcast is scheduled to align with National Boating Safety Awareness Month this May and will run on a combination of national and international cable networks. - November 06, 2010 - DMG Productions, LLC
Apps4Sailing.com Completes Android Version of Instructional Sailing Apps
Apps4Sailing.com has just completed and uploaded new sailing apps to support the Android Market. These are beginner sailing applications and also available for iPad, iTouch, iPhone, and Blackberry. These apps allow new or rusty sailors access to affordable, individual sailing lessons anytime from anywhere. - October 22, 2010 - Little Pines Multimedia
Tessilmare Marine Rub-Rails & Boat Suntops Introduced to U.S. Boating Market via Web 3.0 Portal by Miami Web Design Firm WebReDesignMiami.com
Innovative engineering is key to this Italian manufacturer's high-quality products and high-visibility Semantic Web design. - October 18, 2010 - WebFL.US
FLW Outdoors Offered Free Ranger Boat Simulator Test Drives at Bill Cramer Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC
The FLW Outdoors Ranger Boat Simulator arrived in Panama City Friday October 8, 2010 as part of the “Truck Month” celebration at Bill Cramer Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick, GMC. - October 10, 2010 - Bill Cramer Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC
iBoatShows(TM) App Released in Apple Store - Easy Way to Find Boat Shows
iBoatShows, available today as a free download at the Apple Store or online www.iboatshows.com, helps boaters locate a show near them or anywhere in the world. The application is the first of several planned by iTapTouch, including iBoatShows Custom®, which will focus on individual shows, allowing boaters access to detailed, real-time show information. Customized for any and all shows that want to offer a personalized, dynamic, multi-faceted solution... - October 02, 2010 - iTapTouch
North Wind Publishing Has Signed a Contract to Print and Distribute the 2011 Editions of NOAA's Tide Tables and Tidal Current Tables
All boater’s whether commercial or recreational, navigating in waters of the United States, need NOAA's Tide Tables and Tidal Current Tables for navigation. The U.S. Coast Guard requires these tables to be aboard all passenger vessels. - September 21, 2010 - North Wind Publishing
Maryland Skipjack Kathryn Launches at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
The skipjack became the State Boat in 1985 and is recognized throughout the world as a symbol of Maryland. Skipjacks are the last working boats under sail in the United States. In winter, fleets of skipjacks are used to dredge oysters from the floor of Chesapeake Bay. "Drudgin," as watermen called this process, was hard, cold, dirty, sometimes dangerous work. - August 19, 2010 - Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
Baker Marine Group Now Managing South Concourse Marina
The South Concourse Marina (located in Neptune, New Jersey on the Shark River) owned by the Zekaria family for over fifty years has retained the Baker Marine Group to operate and manage the rebuilding of the marina. - August 18, 2010 - Baker Marine Group
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum's 13th Annual Boat Auction is September 4
Visit the historic waterfront town of St. Michaels, MD and for the 13th Annual Boat Auction while supporting the 'jewel of the Chesapeake" - the non-profit Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. 18 acres of boats, plus barbecue, beer and the sounds of a lively auction will all be a part of the experience. - August 14, 2010 - Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
Nantucket Community Sailing Presents Day 1 and 2 of Nantucket Race Week
The first two days of Nantucket Race Week focused on local competitors. - August 10, 2010 - Nantucket Community Sailing
Sunreef Yachts to Unveil Its First Superyacht, the Sunreef 102 Double Deck IPHARRA and Other News Projects, at the Cannes International Boat Show 2010
Sunreef Yachts is delighted to confirm that this year's edition of the Cannes International Boat Show held from 8 to 13 September 2010 will see the worldwide premiere of the Sunreef 102 Double Deck IPHARRA – the first double deck sailing catamaran in the world. She is also the second biggest sloop rigged catamaran of the world. - August 06, 2010 - Sunreef Yachts
2010 NYC Water Trail Map Helps Kayakers Paddle Safely in NY-NJ Harbor Estuary Waters
A new map of the NYC Water Trail is now available to those planning a human-powered boating trip in the New York-New Jersey Harbor Estuary. The water trail network provides opportunities for recreational boaters, specifically kayakers, rowers, and canoeists, to enjoy the rivers, creeks and bays of the New York-New Jersey Harbor Estuary. - June 23, 2010 - Going Coastal, Inc.
Wheeleez® Kayak/Canoe Cart with Tuff-Tires
Wheeleez, Inc. of Benicia, CA introduces a new Kayak/Canoe cart. - June 06, 2010 - Wheeleez, Inc.
LearnToSail.Net Celebrates National Safety Boating Week with Free Safety and Rules of the Road Downloads
This week, to celebrate National Safety Boating Week, LearnToSail.Net is offering free safety downloads and 10% off all CD's plus a Free Cruising Ebook and Free Sailing App with every order. The Sailing App topic is "The Points of Sail" and is available for iPad,, iPod, iTouch, iPhone... - June 05, 2010 - LearnToSail.Net
Tampa Digital Studios Launches oparacingtour.com, an Exclusive Online Offshore Racing Fan Destination Linked to New World-Class Opa Racing Tour Presented by GEICO
Tampa Digital Studios is launching oparacingtour.com, a comprehensive companion website to Tampa Digital’s television production for sports cable network VERSUS of the Offshore Powerboat Association [OPA] Racing Tour, an eight race series presented by GEICO. - May 30, 2010 - Tampa Digital
WaterFest™ 2010 Set for May 30 - Thousands of Boats Expected at Family-Friendly Event for Boaters
Boats big and small from all over the Sunshine State will make their way to Port Canaveral’s Ski Island on Memorial Day as BoatFlorida.com launches their second annual WaterFest™ event. 100% of the proceeds from the event will go to benefit the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization. BoatFlorida.com hopes to raise $100,000 to benefit the charity, which matches adult volunteers to children in need of mentoring. - May 04, 2010 - BoatFlorida.com
Stack-a-Buoy Marine Develops Lobster Fishing Buoy Innovation
Gotell has invented the world's first stackable buoy, designed for convenient storage and transportation. - May 01, 2010 - Stack-A-Buoy Marine
Boatstobuy.com Announces Free Introductory Posting Service for Boat Sellers Just in Time for Boating Season
Boatstobuy.com, a dynamic online portal dedicated to helping boaters sell their boats quickly and efficiently; 24-hours a day, seven days week, is now offering boat sellers free classified posting of their craft for 90-days without obligation. The offer is good for all new postings received through... - April 29, 2010 - boatstobuy.com
Trailer Boats Launches Magazine Redesign
Trailer Boats magazine, which covers trailerable boats and watercraft as well as the tow vehicles that pull them, will launch a complete redesign with its May issue. The goal of the redesign, according to Publisher/Editorial Director Jim Hendricks, was to include more technical information than in... - April 16, 2010 - Affinity Media
Ocala's Sport City Marine Launches New Web Site
Sport City Marine launches their new web site, www.sportcitymarine.com, designed and hosted by NetSource Technologies. - April 02, 2010 - Netsource Technologies
Newport Boat Show Kicks Off Spring Boating Season
In-Water Yacht Show Returns to Newport Beach for 37th Year - March 26, 2010 - Duncan McIntosh Co Inc
A New Breed of Watercraft
A new brand of personal watercraft emerges as the Silveira Group announces the launch of the Samba XRS, a carbon fiber ultra maneuverable PWC. Founded by Rod Silveira and Kristen Merck, this American company has developed a unique watercraft designed to give the rider a great range of... - March 25, 2010 - Silveira Group
Chesapeake Light Craft Adds 14-Footer to Popular Line of Recreational Kayaks
CLC designer Eric Schade drew the Wood Duck 14 to appeal to two kinds of paddlers: those who need a really generous amount of room for comfort, or those who need the space in the cockpit for a toddler or---more commonly---a big dog. The Wood Duck 14 is also an amazing platform for serious fishing. The cockpit is absolutely voluminous, large enough for a paddler and his large dog. - March 20, 2010 - Chesapeake Light Craft
Team Zoum Sailors Shine at 2010 Spring Opti-Fest Regatta
Team Zoum members performed admirably in challenging heavy wind conditions of 29kts with higher gusts during the two day regatta. - March 16, 2010 - ZoumUSA LLC
Marina Reservation Services LLC, Launches the First Online Marketing, Reservations and Property Management Software Built Exclusively for Marinas
Marina Reservation Services LLC, is the first-ever suite of online software services built exclusively for Marinas and the Marina trades. The new solution delivers a secure, state-of-the-art infrastructure that makes it easy for Marinas of all sizes to take and manage online reservations, manage all aspects of the marina business and connects them to boaters worldwide via an integrated marketing solution and growing affiliate network. - March 03, 2010 - Marina Reservation Services LLC
Amphibious Billboard Floats and Spins on the World’s Largest Indoor Lake
Amphibious billboards, created by bbi Display Systems and locally operated in Ontario by Tynk Outdoor, floated on Ricoh Lake at the Toronto Boat Show featuring Bombardier. - February 28, 2010 - Billboard Boats Inc.
Boat Dealers Band Together to Promote Safe Boating Practices-Free Boating Safety Classes with United States Power Squadrons & US Coast Guard Auxiliary
Boat Dealers in NW Illinois and WI band together to promote Boating Safety. The United States Power Squadrons & US Coast Guard Auxiliary will teach free seminars in Boating Safety at the Northern Illinois Boat Show March 4-7, 2010 at the New Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake, Illinois - February 25, 2010 - Northern Illinois Boat Show
ZoumUSA Releases the Zoum Club Optimist
ZoumUSA of Boca Raton FL has released the Zoum Club Optimist sailboat designed to meet the needs of the junior sailing market, sailing centers, community programs and yacht clubs. ”The Zoum Club was designed much the way we designed the Zoum Racer. We took our time and built a better boat... - February 12, 2010 - ZoumUSA LLC
Team Zoum Member Shawn Harvey Qualifies for USODA Team Trials at Valentine’s Day Regatta
Shawn continues to climb the ranks in his Zoum Racer. - February 12, 2010 - ZoumUSA LLC
LearnToSail.Net Launches Apps4Sailing.com Website
New sailing website featuring beginner sailing training applications for iPod, iPhone, Android and Blackberry. - February 10, 2010 - LearnToSail.Net
Chesapeake Light Craft Brings Build-Your-Own-Boat Classes to Port Townsend
After years of requests, Chesapeake Light Craft (CLC) is excited to bring their popular build-your-own-boat classes to the Pacific Northwest. Hosted by the Wooden Boat Foundation, students will build boats in the heart of the vibrant seaport and working waterfront of Port Townsend, Washington. In CLC classes, talented professional instructors help students assemble their own boat from start to finish. - February 10, 2010 - Chesapeake Light Craft
Chesapeake Light Craft Expands Schedule of Popular Build-Your-Own-Boat Classes
Chesapeake Light Craft, the boat kit experts, will be running thirty of their popular Build-Your-Own-Boat classes in locations around the country in 2010. Over the last 15 years, CLC boatbuilding classes have launched 900 boats and introduced more than a thousand students to the joys of boatbuilding. In CLC classes, talented professional instructors help students assemble their own boat from start to finish. Classes are 5 days---a perfect one-week vacation, with a boat to take home at the end. - February 07, 2010 - Chesapeake Light Craft
The Official Launch of BoatPalmBeach.com - an Online Hub for Palm Beach Boaters
This is a community built by the community. Visitors can find out about events such as the upcoming Palm Beach International Boat Show as well as join or create their own groups to communicate with other area boaters. - January 21, 2010 - BoatFlorida.com
Sunreef Yachts Introduces the 70 Sunreef Power SEA BASS as a US Premiere at the Miami Yacht and Brokerage Show 2010
The yacht was launched in May 2009 and did some charters in the Mediterranean last Summer. After the boat show, SEA BASS will be available for charters in the Bahamas via Sunreef Yachts Charter. In addition, Sunreef Yachts is getting ready to launch new superyachts and to build first Bluereef 87. - January 15, 2010 - Sunreef Yachts
Official Launch of the BoatPinellas.com Network – The Only Interactive Waterway for Pinellas County
BoatPinellas.com is a free online network for local boaters and boat enthusiasts that contains boat related news, upcoming events, marine classifieds, boater business directory, discussion forums, groups, blogs, videos, and photos. - January 13, 2010 - BoatFlorida.com
BBI Inflatable Billboards Float on Water for Foster’s Carlton Dry Beer
BBI's patented advertising technology, billboard boats, made their Western Australia debut. The amphibious floating billboards were towed along Perth shores by a boat and appeared for the first time in the city for a Carlton Dry campaign. - January 10, 2010 - Billboard Boats Inc.