THE 2019 BOATING BC CONFERENCE WAS A FANTASTIC SUCCESS
The Boating BC Conference brings together recreational boating industry professionals for two days each year to network, learn and share ideas so that they can better serve their customers.
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SEA RAY® RECOGNIZED FOR OUTSTANDING BOATING SAFETY DURING INAUGURAL NATIONAL BOATING INDUSTRY SAFETY AWARDS
Sea Ray® boats, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), has been awarded the National Boating Industry Safety Award for a Marine Manufacturer at the inaugural National Boating Industry Safety Awards.
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MERCURY MARINE RAISES MORE THAN $15,000 FOR HURRICANE DORIAN RELIEF THROUGH SALES OF BAHAMAS-THEMED T-SHIRT
Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE:BC), has announced that proceeds from sales of a special, Bahamas‑themed T‑shirt have resulted in a donation of more than $15,000 to the American Red Cross in support of Hurricane Dorian relief efforts.
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MASTERCRAFT BOAT HOLDINGS, INC., NAMES BRIGHTBILL CEO
Board Chair and Industry Veteran Frederick Brightbill Transitions from Interim to Permanent Chief Executive Officer Role. Board Member Roch Lambert Named Lead Independent Director.
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MARSKEEL POWERS SAILDRONE’S HISTORIC TRANSATLANTIC VOYAGE
Saildrone (SD 1021), the world’s first unmanned surface vessel (USV), made use of MarsKeel’s unique lead ballast system to complete its record-breaking 3,402-nautical mile transatlantic voyage.
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INDUSTRY CELEBRATION AT DEALER WEEK FEATURES LIVE MUSIC MADE POSSIBLE BY KICKER MARINE AUDIO
The Dealer Week Industry Celebration, which takes place on the Tampa Riverwalk at 8 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, Dec. 10, is open to all conference attendees and will celebrate the 2019 accomplishments of the entire marine industry.
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FREEDOM BOAT CLUB AWARDED SOBER SKIPPER AWARD FOR COMMITMENT TO SAFETY
Freedom Boat Club, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) and the nation’s oldest and largest boat club and premiere boat club franchisor, has been recognized with a National Boating Industry Safety Award for their Sober Skipper initiative.
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DOCKMATE RECEIVES OFFICIAL FACTORY APPROVAL FROM VOLVO PENTA
Dockmate, manufacturer of advanced wireless remote controls for yachts, has announced that it has received official factory approval from Volvo Penta. After extensive testing for any potential compatibility issues, Dockmate has obtained approval to connect to the Volvo Penta electronic vessel control EVC-E and EVC-2.
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VOLVO PENTA NAMES ATLANTIC DETROIT DIESEL ALLISON AS MARINE POWER CENTER
Volvo Penta of the Americas today announced the appointment of Atlantic Detroit Diesel Allison (ADDA) as a new Authorized Power Center for the marine industry. ADDA is a division of Stewart & Stevenson, a Kirby Corporation.
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U.S. FEDERAL RESERVE CHAIR: LABOR MARKET MAY STILL GET EVEN STRONGER
In a recent edition of the NMMA’s Currents newsletter, they stated the New York Times reported that officials at the Federal Reserve “have increasingly acknowledged that the labor market might have more room to run, and Chair Jerome H. Powell made the point in perhaps the plainest way yet during a Monday evening speech.”
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SELECTUSA CANADA CONFERENCE FOR COMPANIES EXPANDING IN THE UNITED STATES
In their most recent NMMA Canada newsletter, association president Sara Anghel alerted Canadian businesses to the opportunity to join the U.S. Commercial Service Canada…
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BRP REPORTS Q3 REVENUES UP 17.9%
On November 27, BRP Inc. (TSX:DOO; NASDAQ:DOOO) reported its financial results for the three- and nine-month periods ended October 31, 2019.
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BOATING INDUSTRY NAMES 2019 TOP 100 DEALERS
Boating Industry announced its 2019 Top 100 dealers at a black tie gala on Nov. 24 in Orlando, on the final evening of the inaugural Boating Industry Elevate Summit.
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BIG PARACHUTE SEA ANCHOR TO BE USED FOR THE OCEAN CLEANUP
Can a parachute sea anchor help stabilize unmanned plastic collection systems floating on the ocean? Will it work in storms? What about calm sea conditions? Those are the questions The Ocean Cleanup wanted to find out.
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REGAL BOATS CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF BOAT BUILDING EXCELLENCE
Regal Marine Industries, Inc., one of the world’s largest privately-owned boat manufacturers with more than 200 dealers in 40 countries has kicked off its 50th Anniversary with a variety of special recognitions, promotions and commemorative events.
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MORE THAN 100 CUSTOMERS GUIDE VOLVO PENTA’S ELECTRIC DRIVER INTERFACE CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
Volvo Penta is developing a unique electric driver interface within its Glass Cockpit System to aid the shift into electric boating. The interface is designed to make the electric boating experience as easy as possible.
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CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR THE 2020 MIAMI BOAT SHOW INNOVATION AWARDS
The Progressive® Insurance Miami International Boat Show® Innovation Awards program is now accepting submissions. The program provides the opportunity for eligible exhibitors to enter new products into twenty-six product categories.
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BRP CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF DESIGN AND INOVATION
This year marks the 50th anniversary of BRP’s Design and innovation department. BRP is known for creative, game-changing work and it has truly shown over the years. This special milestone was celebrated with an exclusive tour through the facility with both new and old units on display.
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BOATDEALERS.CA ADDS 360 VIRTUAL TOURS FOR BOAT BUYERS
Digital Era Media Inc., (DEM: www.ThinkDEM.com) Digital Media producers of Canada’s #1 Boat Listing website BoatDealers.ca introduces 360 Virtual Boat Tours to assist boat buyers in their purchasing decisions.
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BIGGEST YET NIGHT UNDER THE STARS FOR BOAT BUILDER AWARDS
In a dramatic black and gold themed night within the amphitheatre of Amsterdam’s National Maritime Museum, the Boat Builder Awards for Business Achievement, held in association with Raymarine, praised 36 shortlisted companies and named eight winners.
