Events

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 leaders and explore our one-stop-shop exhibit hall with more than 170 booths showcasing cutting-edge products and services. Grow with the industry in the educational sessions focusing on leadership, operations, design and engineering, HR, and industry trends!

Join almost 1,200 dedicated marina professionals in Daytona, FL to exchange information, talk about the future of the industry, and get down to business!

View the 2026 Schedule at a Glance – https://marinaassociation.org/2026sag.

Canadian Safe Boating Awards (CASBAs)

The 2025 Canadian Safe Boating Awards (CASBAs) were held on Sunday, January 18 at the National Yacht Club in Toronto. At this gala event the Canadian Safe Boating Council, its members and stakeholders in recreational boating safety assembled to honour the people, programs, organizations and marinas that help to make boating in Canada safer…

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Changing Scene

Freedom Boat Club Acquires Greater Boston & Cape Cod Franchise Strengthening Its Northeast Presence

April 27, 2026
Ontario Sailing and North Sails Partner Up

April 27, 2026
Patrick Industries, Inc. Confirms Discussions with LCI Industries Regarding a Potential Merger of Equals

April 27, 2026
Recreational Boating Market Shows Continued Softness Through January 2026

April 27, 2026
Congratulations Outstanding ABYC Technicians!

April 27, 2026
Big Shoes…

April 20, 2026

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Just Launched

Monterey Expands Its Industry Leading Elite Series with The Elite 23, 34 and 38

Monterey Boats has announced the introduction of the new Elite 23, expanding its industry-leading Elite series of premium adventure boats. The addition brings the lineup of 23 to 30-feet reinforcing Monterey’s leadership across key size categories and building on the rapid retail growth of its premium bow rider offering, with the Elite 34 and Elite 38 models scheduled to follow in the summer and fall of this year.

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Scanstrut Wins Red Dot Award

Scanstrut, a global leader in outdoor technology, is proud to announce that its Ventura Series has been awarded a Red Dot Award: Product Design 2026, one of the world’s most prestigious and internationally recognised marks of design excellence. The Ventura Series was recognised by the Red Dot Jury for its exceptional design quality, combining precision engineering, intuitive functionality and a refined, cohesive aesthetic. It delivers a fully integrated range of exterior utility solutions, including 12V power, USB-C charging, solar, water, TV and mains connections, all within a compact, low-profile and unified design language.

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