2025 AMI Conference & Expo

May 14, 2024

Host Hotel Now Accepting Reservations. Book your room by January 3, 2025 to receive $295 Conference & Expo discounted rates! If booking more than 5 rooms at a time, call 888-554-2131 and reference group code IMBC25.

Save the date! Join us on January 28 – 30, 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, FL for the AMI Conference & Expo. This is THE leading marina and boatyard conference. It is geared specifically toward marina and boatyard owners; operators and managers; as well as dock masters, harbormasters, boat builders and repairers, and industry consultants. The AMI Conference & Expo is where dedicated marina professionals gather to exchange information, talk about the future of the industry, and get down to business!

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BC Marine Search and Rescue Responder Duncan Peacock wins 12th Annual Tim Jones Award

By Mathew Channer

Duncan Peacock, resident of Kitimat BC and member of Kitimat Marine Search and Rescue and RCMSAR Unit 63, has been awarded the 12^th annual Tim Jones Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Outdoor Community in British Columbia.

Peacock has been a member of Kitimat Marine Search and Rescue and RCMSAR Unit 63 for 31 years, making him one of the longest-serving members in the province.

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Changing Scene

Marine Techs and Composites Techs

NMMA Reports 9% Decline In 2024 New Boat Retail Sales As Industry Navigates Economic Uncertainty

Expired Marine Flares Disposal Dates

New Products Make Boating Better

Doug Ford retains his majority by playing the Trump card

Yanmar E-Saildrive Series Wins Innovation Award at MIBS

Expired Marine Flares Disposal Dates

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New Products Make Boating Better

March 6, 2025
Doug Ford retains his majority by playing the Trump card

February 28, 2025
Yanmar E-Saildrive Series Wins Innovation Award at MIBS

February 28, 2025
Regal Boats Honored with Multiple 2024 Marine Industry CSI Awards from NMMA

February 28, 2025
Quick Nautical Equipment and Mercury Marine partnership unveiled at the Miami International Boat Show 2025

February 28, 2025

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Starcraft 1957 Ski Champ Replica Makes Waves

By Mathew Channer

Among the many shiny new boats at January’s Toronto International Boat Show a surprise contender stood out, a replica of the Starcraft 1957 Ski Champ, taking pride of place near the main entrance.

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Top 10 Features of the RS Quest – Celebrating 10 Years!

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2025 is a pretty special year for RS Sailing, who are celebrating 10 years of the RS Quest! This training dinghy has become the go-to for sailing schools and youth programs all over the world. Initially created in partnership with the UK Sea Cadets to replace their aging fleet, designer Jo Richards and the RS Sailing development team wanted to make sure the RS Quest was built to break the mould.

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