WAVECRAFT USA WELCOMES NEW CEO

Wavecraft USA, maker of the Waveblade handheld marine power tool, appointed Steve Smith as the company's new CEO. Wendy Benge, Wavecraft USA's director of marketing and sales, made the announcement. Smith's role will be global but will focus on the USA.

Smith brings over 30 years of business background in sales and marketing to Wavecraft USA, including serving as Vice President, Europe for Polaroid Corporation, headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He also offers a wealth of experience gained from living and working around the globe. "Steve's expert direction and guidance will enable us to utilize our full resources as we plan for growth in additional markets," said Benge.

The Waveblade portable barnacle removal tool uses a patented vibrating mechanism to safely and effectively oscillate marine fouling from hulls and other marine surfaces. It can be used up to 15' underwater. A choice of blades is available to target delicate or hard-to-reach spots.

To learn more visit: www.waveblade.com

Good Advice that You Can Share – The Art of Anchoring

Unless a boat is secured, it will drift away. If it cannot be attached to something secure, such as a dock, piling, mooring buoy, tree, or boulder, it must be anchored. There is much more to anchoring than simply tossing the anchor over the side.

An anchoring system has two parts: the anchor itself and the rode which connects the anchor to the boat. To be effective, an anchor must have good holding power, and the rode must be strong enough to withstand the strains that are put on it.

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Just Launched

Rayglass 2400 makes its Australian debut at the 2026 Sydney Boat Show

Rayglass Boats, a Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) brand and a globally recognized designer and manufacturer of premium power boats, today announced that Australian boaters will get their first chance to see the Rayglass 2400 it in person for the first time. Queensland Marine Centre will bring the 2400 to the 2026 Sydney Boat Show, running 30 July – 2 August at Sydney Showgrounds, Sydney Olympic Park at Stand D104. The next generation 2700 will also be on display.

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ePropulsion Enters Powered Kayak Fishing Market with Innovative kLite Electric Outboard

ePropulsion Americas, the global leader in marine electric propulsion systems and services, has announced that it is entering the powered kayak market with the all-new kLite 750 electric outboard. Building on the award-winning technology that shattered convention with the highly portable eLite, the kLite 750 is powerful, but contained in a lightweight and compact form factor ideal for recreational or fishing kayaks alike.

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