Events

Kick Off the 2026 AMI Conference & Expo with Exclusive Pre-Conference Learning and Marina Tours

December 16, 2025 The Association of Marina Industries (AMI) is offering a full day of pre- conference programs to launch the 2026 AMI Conference & Expo at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Florida on Monday, February 2, 2026. These events provide marina professionals with hands-on learning, expert insights, and exclusive behind-the-scenes access to some of Florida’s top marina facilities. Marina 101 offers newcomers…

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World Sailing Inclusion Championships Sets a New Benchmark for Inclusive Sailing

December 16, 2025 Four days of inspiring racing have concluded in Mussanah, Oman – and with them, a landmark moment in the evolution of global inclusive sailing. The inaugural World Sailing Inclusion Championships came to a close with its prize-giving ceremony on 8th December 2025, proving not only its historic relevance but its overwhelming success as the first event to unite both para-classified athletes and…

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Boating Ontario Seeking Volunteers for the 2026 Toronto International Boat Show

December 16, 2025 Boating Ontario is proud to once again participate in the 2026 Toronto International Boat Show, and we are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our crew! The Toronto International Boat Show is North America’s largest indoor boat show and a highlight of the winter boating season. Volunteers play a key role in helping us connect…

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Registration is Now Open for the 2026 AMI Conference & Expo

November 11, 2025 Registration for the leading Marina Conference on February 2-4, 2026, at the Ocean Center, Daytona Beach, FL, is now open! The AMI Conference & Expo is geared specifically toward marina and boatyard owners; operators and managers; as well as dock masters, harbormasters, boat builders and repairers, and industry consultants. Network with marine industry…

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Entries Being Accepted for 2025 Neptune Awards

November 11, 2025 Marine Marketers of America (MMA) is now accepting submissions for the 2025 Neptune Awards—North America’s top honors for marine marketing. The annual contest, now in its 18th year, is open to any company or organization producing and publishing marine industry marketing work between January 1 and December 7, 2025. Entries will be accepted through December…

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Join us for the ABYC 2026 Standards Week – January 11–15, 2026

October 7, 2025 YOU have a place in making boating safer. Join the conversation during Standards Week and stay ahead of the curve in the development of boating safety standards. Project Technical Committee (PTC) meetings are scheduled throughout the week, Monday through Thursday at the Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina. PTC Meetings: • Thermal Appliance • Electrical…

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The 5th Annual BC Outdoors Show – Lower Mainland’s Largest Outdoor Show Returns March 13-15, 2026

September 23, 2025 The 5th annual BC Outdoors Show returns to Chilliwack Heritage Park March 13 to 15, 2026. This is the biggest outdoor show in British Columbia’s Lower Mainland and features a mix of vendors featuring boats, watercraft, outboards, sporting goods, outfitters, fishing gear, camping, travel and overall outdoor recreation. This is a highly…

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Experience the 2025 NMEA Conference & Expo

September 16, 2025 The 2025 NMEA Conference & Expo is more than a conference, it is a week of learning, networking, and discovering the latest innovations in marine electronics. Training & Professional DevelopmentGain valuable certifications and expand your expertise through a wide range of sessions: • Installer trainings in NMEA 2000, OneNet, digital switching, lithium batteries, connectors, marine…

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Mark Your Calendar! The International Institute of Marine Surveying Canada’s powerhouse 2-Day Ontario Conference is fast approaching on October 22–23, 2025

September 9, 2025 You can join us ONLINE or IN PERSON in Hamilton, Ontario to connect, learn and lead with your community. This two-day value packed event is built for professionals across the marine sector — whether you work in pleasure craft, commercial vessels, insurance, shipbuilding, or regulation. It’s your opportunity to stay current, sharpen your skills and connect with peers. Hear from…

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IBEX 2025 Announces Judges for Innovation Awards

September 9, 2025 The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), North America’s premier technical trade event for the recreational marine industry, has announced the esteemed list of judges for the 22nd IBEX Innovation Awards Program. Managed by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and independently judged by Boating Writers International (BWI), the program is one of the marine industry’s most prestigious honors recognizing manufacturers…

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Will we see you at IBEX?

September 9, 2025 Here’s what ABYC will be up to during IBEX from October 6–9. IBEX is just a month away! Join ABYC in Tampa, FL, for the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) October 6–9 for a pre-conference ABYC Standards Certification course, educational seminars, and Career Day with students from local Florida schools. Stop by our booth 3-2228 to say hello to the…

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Why the Annapolis Sailboat Show Belongs on Your Calendar

Sept 2, 2025 Written in Partnership with Annapolis Boat Shows Every October, historic downtown Annapolis transforms into the center of the sailing world as it hosts the Annapolis Sailboat Show—North America’s premier in-water sailing event. For marine businesses, particularly those seeking to expand in the U.S. market, this gathering offers unmatched visibility and opportunity. The…

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Newport International Boat Show to Offer Full Slate of Activities for Showgoers

Sept 2, 2025 The Newport International Boat Show presented by BankNewport has announced a full slate of new activities to entertain and educate visitors. Tickets are now on sale for this year’s Show to be held September 11-14, 2025, at the Newport Yachting Center Marina in downtown Newport, Rhode Island. The Newport International Boat Show, now in its 54th year…

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boot Düsseldorf – 16 Exhibition Halls Filled with Boats, Boards, Accessories and Holiday Destinations

Sept 2, 2025 ‘Next January, boot Düsseldorf will be the beacon for the international water sports industry. The exhibiting industry and dealers are expecting positive momentum and a boost to the global market from the No. 1 trade fair for yachts, boats and water sports. This is what we have learned from discussions with renowned industry leaders…

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The Maritime Museum of BC’s 46th Annual Victoria Classic Boat Festival Sails into the Inner Harbour

Aug 26, 2025 Now in its 46th year, the Victoria Classic Boat Festival, run by the Maritime Museum of BC, returns to Victoria’s Inner Harbour this Labour Day weekend from 29 – 31 August, 2025. Spend your weekend viewing up to 90 beautiful and history-rich heritage and classic vessels—expertly restored, rebuilt, and painstakingly maintained. Docks are open 9 AM – 8 PM…

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International Institute of Marine Surveying Canada’s first Hamilton, Ontario Conference

Aug 26, 2025 You are invited to join us on October 22–23, 2025, at the scenic Hamilton, Ontario waterfront for the International Institute of Marine Surveying Canada’s first Ontario Conference—a premier gathering of marine professionals from across Canada and beyond. We promise a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere that makes learning and connecting effortless and enjoyable. Whether you specialize in…

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IBEX Debuts Expanded Educational Opportunities for 2025 Show

Aug 26, 2025 The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), North America’s premier technical trade event for the recreational marine industry, announced today its slate of new presentations, panel discussions and technical seminars as part of its world-class IBEX Education Conference. With a can’t-miss lineup of opportunities from Tech Talks to Main Stage events, the 2025 IBEX Education Conference…

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Aug 23–24: Richmond Maritime Festival Celebrates Steveston’s Nautical History

Aug 19, 2025 The Richmond Maritime Festival returns for its 22nd annual edition to celebrate the city’s diverse heritage at the Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site on August 23 and 24, 2025. The festival will take place on Saturday and Sunday, from 11am to 6pm. This FREE event is open to everyone and is for…

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Soundings Trade Only and IBEX Announce Speaker Lineup and Sessions For 2025 Marine Ideas Exchange (MIX) Event

Aug 12, 2025 The Soundings Trade Only Group, in partnership with the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX), is pleased to unveil the lineup of speakers and session topics for the 2025 Marine Ideas Exchange (MIX), an exclusive live event designed to spark fresh thinking, bold ideas, and actionable solutions for the future of the marine industry. MIX will take…

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Registration Now Open for the 2026 Marine Fabricators Conference

Steven Wayne and Jeff Newkirk give a live demonstration on a sewing machine during the 2025 Marine Fabricators Conference. Aug 5, 2025 Registration is now open for the 2026 Marine Fabricators Conference. This annual event, hosted by the Marine Fabricators Association (MFA), will be held January 8-10, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency in Savannah, Ga. “Our upcoming conference…

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