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Very Light Jet Service Now Available to the Bahamas

North American Jet Charter Group Announces Florida - Bahamas VLJ flights - July 11, 2008 - North American Jet Charter Group, LLC

Learn to Sail in Florida and Save $1,000

Learn to Sail in Florida. Take the Fast Track to Cruising® Course at Great Savings Then Spend a Lifetime of Vacations Cruising Away. - July 11, 2008 - Offshore Sailing School

The Yachtsman’s Bible is Going Online

Reeds Nautical Almanac, the long standing and much revered annual compendium of navigational data for mariners will be available online from August 2008. Regarded as the Yachtsman’s Bible, this long awaited development will see the launch of a dynamic online format, providing all the data... - June 18, 2008 - Reeds Nautical Online Almanac

Little Pines Multimedia Launches New 24/7 Online Sailing Lessons Website

A sailing website providing access to sailing lessons anytime, anywhere for any level of sailing. - June 17, 2008 - Little Pines Multimedia

SeaFolks.com Merchant Navy Officer's Community, is Now Redressed with New & Better Looking Layout

SeaFolks.com, a sleek networking site for merchant navy officers and maritime professionals, looks even better now. New look of SeaFolks.com is inspired by versatility of mariners in different forms of work & hobbies. - June 16, 2008 - SeaFolks.com

ECaptain.com: Your Source for Maritime News & Information

Ecaptain.com, the Internet’s newest online portal for maritime news and information, was launched today. The site provides a comprehensive source of information for mariners spanning the recreational, commercial, and governmental sectors by featuring breaking maritime news, articles and blogs... - June 14, 2008 - Confident Captain/Ocean Pros

Announcing New St. Petersburg, FL Marina - Loggerhead Club and Marina, St. Pete

The boating industry provides 152,800 jobs across Florida, offering important recreational opportunities to the state’s 830,000 registered boaters and the 300,000 boating tourists who visit each year. One branded marina group, Loggerhead Club and Marina (TM) with 11 marinas and 3,000 slips open to the public, has just opened Loggerhead Club and Marina, St. Petersburg. - May 24, 2008 - Loggerhead Club and Marina

New Vision Takes Shape: Setzer Design Premiers 70 Meter / 230' Mega-Yacht

Setzer Design Group has announced the premier of “S-70,” one of 16 futuristic designs from 30 to 80 meters to be introduced this summer as the award-winning superyacht design studio completely rewrites its own successful play book. This new flagship design, a 70-meter, plumb bow... - May 24, 2008 - Setzer Design Group

Pirata Media Launches Re-Designed Client Web Site www.woodenyachts.com

Pirata Media, LLC announces the launch of their latest design project, the web site for Beaufort, SC & Newport, RI based client, McMillen Yachts Inc. The site, available at www.woodenyachts.com, showcases their fleet of original classic wooden Mathis-Trumpy motor yachts, past and current... - May 23, 2008 - Pirata Media LLC

Digital Switching Systems Adds to Marketing Team

Beth Reed has joined Digital Switching Systems as a marketing development assistant. Reed will assist in research activities, as well as aide the market development and business teams in marketing management for the company and its clients. - May 02, 2008 - Digital Switching Systems

SportsRec.com Now Offers Free Sports and Recreation Classifieds

SportsRec.com now offers free sports and recreation classifieds and sports forum. - April 30, 2008 - Sports Marketing Administrators

Jet Dock Delivers a 42 ft Performance Series Floating Boat Dock to Command Riverine Group One

Jet Dock announces a new floating boat docking system and introduces their most recent pontoon lifting technology. - April 17, 2008 - Jet Dock Systems, Inc.

Offshore Sailing School Announces New Eco-Friendly Family Learning Adventures

A long-time proponent of wind-driven power, Offshore Sailing School has just announced eco-friendly family sailing vacations at three Florida resort campuses, tailored exclusively for those who want to learn how to safely and confidently harness the wind while gaining a lifelong skill. - April 10, 2008 - Offshore Sailing School

Offshore Sailing School Hosts Regatta to Celebrate Saving Lives

Offshore Sailing School will host the Fantasy Sail Leukemia Cup Challenge on December 13, 2008 at Pink Shell Beach Resort and Spa in Ft. Myers Beach, Florida. Fantasy Sail is an annual event bringing together those who raised a minimum of $8,500 by organizing, promoting or participating in a... - April 10, 2008 - Offshore Sailing School

LearnToSail.Net Launches Retail Affiliate Sales Program

An affiliate program designed to give marine retailers and sailing schools a no risk opportunity to sell high quality sailing training and boating CDROM/DVDs. - April 02, 2008 - LearnToSail.Net

New Sail and Dive Course Boosts Learning Vacation Experience

For those who love the water, America’s #1 Sailing School is moving experiential learning vacations up a notch – combining its comprehensive Learn to Sail or Bareboat Cruising Preparation courses with a PADI dive course – all in one week. “In this packed but highly rewarding... - March 28, 2008 - Offshore Sailing School

Jet Dock is Proud to Announce the Release of New 2008 PWC Dock Designs

Jet Dock is proud to announce the new 2008 PWC Dock designs to handle the largest, heaviest PWCS entering the market. With more buoyancy and most models with the built-in winch tower, the 2008 Jet Dock PWC dock designs will comfortably dry-dock even the new 4-stroke, 3-passenger PWCS that weigh in... - March 19, 2008 - Jet Dock Systems, Inc.

The 'Dos' of Safe Boating with Your Pets

With boating season fast approaching, now is a good time to review safe boating for pets. - March 14, 2008 - Trips with Pets, Inc.

A New Mission on the Bay for San Diego’s 42nd Thunderboat Regatta September 19-21, 2008

Thunderboats Unlimited of San Diego announce the 2008 Thunderboat Regatta to be held on Mission Bay, September 19-21, 2008. Thunderboats Unlimited is proud to additionally announce an historic partnership with a new group from Seattle, WA led by Unlimited Hydroplane owner/driver Dr. Ken Muscatel. - March 01, 2008 - San Diego Thunderboat Regatta

Help is on the Way for Long Suffering Boaters

Saltys Marine has just launched an ecommerce site devoted to selling discount marine electronics and boating supplies. “Boaters have long suffered from paying inflated prices for marine electronics and supplies,” said Tim Gottschalk, Salty’s Marine President. “We are here... - January 22, 2008 - Saltys Marine

Manitou Boatworks & Engineering Launches New Website for 2008

Northern Michigan company, Manitou Boatworks & Engineering launched a new website for the start of 2008. Please visit www.boatworks.us - January 05, 2008 - Manitou Boatworks & Engineering

Boating Industry Announces Action Water Sports as Best in Class Dealer

Action Water Sports, a Michigan MasterCraft boat dealer, leads North America in the three to four location class according to Boating Industry magazine's Top 100 Dealer list. Action Water Sports was also awarded number 13 on the elite Top 100 Dealer list. - December 21, 2007 - Action Water Sports

LearnToSail.Net Releases Navigation Aid Course Conversion Calculator

A handy navigation tool that solves tvmdc, corrects magnetic compass error and much more after only a few moments. - December 13, 2007 - LearnToSail.Net

Catamaran Company Named 2007 Lagoon World Dealer

2007 was another year that Catamaran Company exceeded expectations as a dealer for Lagoon catamarans. The Catamaran Company has recently been awarded the 2007 World Dealer Award during the Paris Boat Show in honor and recognition of their outstanding sales, service and support throughout the year. - December 13, 2007 - The Catamaran Company

Nautical Booksellers, The Chart Room, Launches E Commerce Site in Time for Christmas

Cambridgeshire nautical bookseller, The Chart Room, has launched a new website allowing customers to order and pay for their charts, books and navigation instruments online. Most products are offered at a discount to RRP and the website can be found at http://www.Chartroom-Online.co.uk. The site... - December 12, 2007 - Chartroom-online.com

LearnToSail.Net Releases Learn Coastal Navigation with Multimedia Training CDROM

LearnToSail.Net has just released a Learn Coastal Navigation CDROM. This beginner navigation program is designed to teach and give aspiring boaters a jump start on their navigational education. - December 06, 2007 - LearnToSail.Net

NAHEMA First Time Exhibitor at the Dusseldorf Boot (Boat Show)

NAHEMA 120 updated 3d simulation program - November 24, 2007 - FINE RP

ALLBoats4Sale.com Sets Sail to Become "The Official Boat Listing Website of All Boats for Sale in the U.S."

Developed exclusively for marine industry companies and individual boaters, the ALLBoats4Sale.com registration enables a minimum investment of time to start getting leads through marine industry related websites and e-mail addresses. Companies that specialize in boat sales can certainly post their inventory, but when time is of the essence, at a minimum, potential boat buyers can visit their company website directly. - November 16, 2007 - 2simplifi Web Solutions, Inc.

Annapolis Sail Show Ends on High Note

The five-day Annapolis Sail Show attracting attendees numbering in the thousands from the U.S. and abroad, concluded Monday, October 8th 2007. Three crews working three double shifts were used to erect the floating nomad city that is the Annapolis Sailboat Show. It took a whole lot less time to... - October 20, 2007 - The Catamaran Company

Sunreef Yachts Announces First, Luxury Double Deck Catamaran in the World - S102

Sunreef Yachts will soon start the construction of the first sailing catamaran with the Double Deck, an innovative Sunreef feature. The launching of this superb yacht is scheduled for 2009. - October 20, 2007 - Sunreef Yachts

Lagoon Names Catamaran Company Dealer of the Year

The Catamaran Company Wins for the Sixth Year in a Row. - October 10, 2007 - The Catamaran Company

New Launch of Catamaran Base in Grenadines Harter the Lagoon 500 & 440 from Union Island, Chatham Bay

The very sought after and in demand catamaran, the Lagoon 500, is now available in Union Island, Chatham Bay with two of its sibling the Lagoon 440. Both charter layouts accommodate up to 8 – 10 guests in style. The Catamaran Company will also permit deliveries to St Vincent, Grenadines for a... - September 14, 2007 - The Catamaran Company

New Private Luxury Submarine Delivered by SEAmagine

SEAmagine Hydrospace Corporation announces that it has just delivered its latest luxury submarine, the Ocean Pearl submersible, which will be installed on a luxury mega yacht in Europe, named the Amevi Surprise, during the fall this year. - August 31, 2007 - SEAmagine Hydrospace Corporation

Legacy Yachts of Newport, RI Unveils New Website

Website redesign for Freedom Yachts - makers of the Legacy line, a line of luxurious, finely-crafted boats that combine traditional handcraftsmanship with modern processes and advanced materials. - August 31, 2007 - Pirata Media LLC

2007 Annapolis Boat Shows: the Place to be Annapolis, Md. - October 8th – 14th, 2007

The arrival of the fall season transforms Maryland’s quaint capital city and home of the U.S. Naval Academy into a super trade show attracting enthusiasts from all over the world. The locally-produced Annapolis Boat Shows are now in their 38th and 26th consecutive years, making them the... - August 30, 2007 - The Catamaran Company

Lagoon Owner Rendezvous, a Great Success

This year’s Lagoon Owner Rendezvous held in Annapolis, MD. was a smashing success. Everyone involved in the weekend should be proud of the results. There were over 75 attendees plus press, staff, and friends numbering more than 15 over the two days of demo sails and the rendezvous event. The... - August 19, 2007 - The Catamaran Company

Michigan Luxury Boat Builder, Carlson Boatworks, Taking Orders for 2008 Delivery

The beauty and luxury of yesteryear's hand-built open cockpit mahogany runabout is back. Classic elegance and sophistication is now married to modern technology, reliability, and low maintenance in a stunning craft that harkens back to the glory days of the classic American and Italian beauties. - August 09, 2007 - Carlson Boatworks

Southern Cross Building Products Puts Wind Back in Local Sea Scouts' Sails

Southern Cross Building Products donated a 24' Catalina sailboat to a local sea scout ship. "We are always looking for ways to strengthen our ties to the local community and felt that the young adults of Sea Scout Ship (SS247) give back a positive message to our community." said Rodrigo... - July 26, 2007 - Southern Cross Building Products, LLC

SharkDiver.Com CEO Featured on 20th Anniversary of Shark Week

Discovery Channel's 20th Anniversary of Shark Week features CEO of SharkDiver.com - July 25, 2007 - Shark Diver

Sunreef Yachts - Quality Above All - Epoxy Resin

The Epoxy Resin is certainly the best resin to be used for the Infusion Technology as it guarantees the highest mechanical standards of the boat. That is why, Sunreef Yachts is delighted to announce that its new catamarans will be entirely made of epoxy and fiberglass composite with carbon reinforcements. - July 05, 2007 - Sunreef Yachts

Eco Fund Launched to Protect the Great White Shark-GuadalupeFund.Org

Unique and timely non profit eco fund launched by unlikely coalition of shark reserachers, eco tour operators and vessel owner/operators. Fund leverages scuba interests to provide hard dollars for research and ongoing white shark protections/education at famed white shark dive site Isla Guadalupe, Mexico. - June 11, 2007 - Shark Diver

New Face of Sunreef 92' Sailing Catamaran

Sunreef Yachts is a luxury boatbuilder from Poland specialized in big sailing catamarans construction. This year the shipyard proudly presents the new model Sunreef 92 Sailing with the original double deck by Sunreef. The shipyard's objective is to please the whole world with innovative and fresh ideas. - June 06, 2007 - Sunreef Yachts

Sailing Trips on the Internet: Creating Nautical Routes Online

The sailing portal marinamap.com which enables marinas from all over the world to be found by a mouse click on a world chart has implemented a functionality to combine several marina locations into individual nautical routes. - June 01, 2007 - marinamap.com

Owner Version Catamarans in Sailing Vacations Industry

The conventional wisdom regarding catamarans in the sailing vacations industry is that while they may not be as exhilarating to sail as a powered-up monohull, they do offer great value. You can fit eight, ten or even a dozen people onto a 47-footer and have plenty of money left over for beer and... - May 24, 2007 - The Catamaran Company

Yacht Management Made Simple

Yacht Management is a relatively new branch to the Yachting Industry. It has emerged through the ongoing popularity of sailing vacations, or chartering. Boat owners are opting out for the opportunity of placing their yacht in a charter fleet. Yacht Management alleviates many of the activities that... - May 24, 2007 - The Catamaran Company

LearnToSail.Net Releases Learn to Sail with Multimedia Vol I Sailing Training CDROM

LearnToSail.Net has released Learn to Sail with Multimedia Vol I, an Interactive Sailing Training CDROM. This beginner sailing program is designed to teach and give aspiring sailors a jump start on their sailing education investment. "Most beginner sailors arrive cold turkey for sailing... - May 23, 2007 - LearnToSail.Net

Festiva Resorts Charitable Fund of the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina

The Wachesaw Plantation East Golf Course hosted Festiva Resorts Charitable Fund on Tuesday May, 8th. The Festiva Resorts Charitable Fund is managed by The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina which has been organization events such as this since 1978. This organization works with... - May 16, 2007 - The Catamaran Company

Carolina Currents - The North and South Carolina Boater's Magazine Launches RSS Feed

North and South Carolina boaters can now get all of the stories from Carolina Currents - as well as extended and late-breaking news that doesn't make the print edition - delivered free directly to their e-mail inbox or personal webpage, such as MyYahoo via a new RSS feed. - May 11, 2007 - Carolina Currents