TACO Marine® Marketing Manager Dana Koman has been appointed to serve a three-year term on the Board of Directors of Marine Marketers of America (MMA), the voice for marketing professionals in the recreational marine industry.
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One of Canada’s most esteemed painter and printmakers, Newfoundland’s Christopher Pratt died last week at 86. In addition to his artistic talents, Pratt was a boater, and his love of boats and in particular C&C sailboats informed his work.
Dockmate, manufacturer of advanced wireless remote-control systems for yachts, announced today it has hired Chris Myers as National Sales Manager to better service its customers throughout the United States.
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Chaparral Boats, Inc. and Robalo Boats LLC awarded $100,000 in college scholarships to ten graduating seniors who are the sons and daughters of employees of the Chaparral and Robalo family.
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Meet Brook Butler, Quadrant Marine Institute MST instructor in Sidney. On the job, he’s a Marine Systems Lead / Project Manager at Titan Boats. Off the clock, he’s been rebuilding and racing tunnel boats on the competitive Formula 1 circuit with the American Power Boat Association (APBA) for the past 5 years.
Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), has named Perissa Millender Bailey Vice President and General Manager, eSolutions. This new position on Mercury’s leadership team will be responsible for leading the company’s electrification business and product development strategy.
Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) has announced that Kay Sears has been elected to the Iridium Board of Directors, effective May 17, 2022. As a director on the Iridium Board, Sears will play a role in helping shape the strategic direction of Iridium’s business.
On Thursday April 28, William (Bill) Knowles, founder and first president of the Salty Dawg Sailing Association died after a long illness. As noted by a friend who had seen him only two days before, Bill had been up and about and had been able to join them for lunch despite his illness. Two days later he was gone.
MasterCraft Boat Company, a subsidiary of MasterCraft Boat Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: MCFT), announced it has signed one of the best young wakeboarders on the scene, Tyler Higham, to the MasterCraft Team.
The Boating Ontario Association is excited to announce and welcome Lesley Hough as our new Membership & Communications Coordinator.
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YACHT Solutions with the Navisyo Group announce a $50M distribution deal for its Motorized Water Homes in Canada
Motorized Water Homes in Canada
The agreement solidifies the exclusive distribution of Navisyo Homes in the Ontario Region in Canada.
• YACHT Solutions Canada and the Navisyo Group have created a distribution partnership that.
provides an attractive and affordable alternative to waterfront property.
• The partnership facilitates the purchase of a home on the water for community heroes such as police, firefighters, teachers, military and medical professionals in Canada.
Everglades Boats announces new additions to sales and marketing team
Everglades Boats, an industry-leading designer and builder of premium offshore fishing boats, announces the expansion of its Sales and Marketing team with the addition of two key members.
Matt Holloway has been named Director of Business Development. In this capacity, Matt will oversee the continued expansion of Everglades’ dealer network and will support dealer partners in providing the exceptional purchasing and ownership experience that Everglades strives to provide every day. Most recently, Matt was Senior Key Account Manager for Navico, Inc., the world’s largest manufacturer of marine electronics. Matt holds a B.A. from Radford University and maintains a 100-ton captain’s license.
