Nov 28, 2022
Just in time for the holiday shopping season, Lippert Components, Inc. (Lippert™) announces the launch of the Taylor Made® Towable Tubes. This boat tube collection, designed for hours of fun on the water, is made with durable Denier nylon for a comfortable ride and has soft webbed handles for a secure grip. The quick-connect feature allows riders to quickly attach and detach the rope tows from the towable. The bright colors are sure to be visible and add to the fun. From leisurely river floats to riding wild waves, Taylor Made towable tubes make the perfect gift for the thrill-seekers on your list.
Shoppers have their choice of tube style from the Taylor Made Towable Tube collection, including:
Nebula: A round, bright multi-colored towable tube with sublimated graphics on the top that fits up to three riders and offers a fast and floaty ride on the water.
Wild Wave: This towable tube offers two versions, the Wild Wave 2 for two riders and Wild Wave 3 for three riders. This deck tube is versatile and can provide a thrilling adventure taking on the wake action or used as a relaxing floating island for a leisurely day at the lake.
Chaos: This towable tube offers a three-person and four-person option. The Chaos has an inflatable topside stability fin that helps keep riders on board no matter the conditions.
Tidal Wave: Both the two-person and three-person tubes are available, and the Tidal Wave offers an easy swap from traditional to chariot-style seating.
Shockwave: This towable tube is ideal for up to three riders for both an exciting and comfortable day riding the waves with its inflatable cockpit seating and backrests.
The Taylor Made Tow Booster is also available, minimizing any drag and enhancing the tube’s performance on turns and slides. Don’t forget the tow rope options for two to four riders with adjustable lengths from 50 feet, 55 feet and 60 feet.
Recreational craft and invasive species – how to manage biofouling to stop the spread
New Biofouling Management for Recreational Boating Report is published
Killer shrimps, sea squirts and the spiny water flea are all examples of invasive alien species that have been introduced to new areas in various parts of the world by recreational craft such as boats, yachts and other small craft.
Invasive alien species are known to be one of the biggest drivers of biodiversity loss, and their management especially in marine environments is incredibly challenging. Therefore, the most cost effective away of addressing their impacts is to prevent their spread to new areas.
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On January 4, 2023, at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) launched Veer, an all-new boat brand designed to support electric propulsion and appeal to the next generation of boaters, and also debuted the first model in the Veer line-up; the X13.
“Recreational boating and fishing are enjoying increasing popularity with younger and more diverse consumers,” said Matt Atilano, Veer Director of Strategy. “We identified a gap in the marketplace and a need to create a more targeted and modern experience for these new boaters, which inspired the design and development of the Veer brand.”
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C-Tow Marine Assistance appoints Jill Noel to Manager of Operations
C-Tow Marine Assistance Ltd., which has been serving and assisting recreational boaters across Canadian waterways for more than 35 years, has announced the appointment of Jill Noel to Manager of Operations, effective January 2, 2023.
In her new role, with an overall goal of building the C-Tow brand across Ontario and throughout Canada, Jill will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations including digital marketing and social media initiatives, company representation at national and local industry events, managing the C-Tow captains, and liaising with marinas, yacht clubs, and marine associations.
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