NMMA MOURNS LOSS OF JEFF NAPIER, NMMA FOUNDING PRESIDENT AND HALL OF FAME RECIPIENT
NMMA is mourning the loss of former NMMA President and Hall of Fame recipient Jeff Napier.
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AMERICA’S BOATING CLUB BOARD MEMBERS STEP UP
The United States Power Squadrons, now re-branded as America’s Boating Club, the country’s largest nonprofit boating organization has announced a biennial change in leadership, with the swearing in of the 2018 National Bridge.
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INTRODUCING ASHLEIGH ANDREWS
Boating Ontario is very pleased to welcome Ashleigh Andrews to their team in her new role as Membership and Communications Coordinator.
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NMMA’S NICOLE VASILAROS APPOINTED TO U.S. NATIONAL BOATING SAFETY ADVISORY COUNCIL
For the first time in more than ten years, the NMMA is represented on the U.S National Boating Safety Advisory Council (NBSAC), with the appointment of Nicole Vasilaros.
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BRANDON WOLLARD MOVES TO PROSPEC SALES TEAM
Prospec Electronics has hired Brandon Wollard as director of eastern US sales. Josh Berry, VP of sales and marketing, made the announcement.
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CANADIAN BOATING WRITER JONATHAN LEE HOSPITALIZED
We were saddened last week to learn that well-known Canadian boating writer Jonathan Lee has been hospitalized following a severe stroke.
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BRANDON WOLLARD MOVES TO PROSPEC SALES TEAM
Prospec Electronics has hired Brandon Wollard as director of eastern US sales. Josh Berry, VP of sales and marketing, made the announcement.
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LUC JOËSSEL JOINS THE BENETEAU MARKETING TEAM
Beneteau is pleased to announce the appointment of Luc Joëssel, who has joined the Sailing Yacht Product Marketing department.
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ABYC NAMES NEW ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) announced that David Broadbent has been promoted to the position of assistant director of education.
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RADIO HOLLAND APPOINTS PHILIP BANNERMAN AS REGIONAL DIRECTOR AMERICAS
As of 1st April, Radio Holland Group appointed Philip Bannerman as Regional Director Americas.
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SHELLEY TUBAUGH, MARKETING VICE PRESIDENT AT GRADY-WHITE BOATS, RECOGNIZED WITH 2017 STEP AHEAD AWARD HONORING OUTSTANDING WOMEN IN MANUFACTURING
The Manufacturing Institute in the USA is recognizing Shelley Tubaugh, marketing vice president at Grady-White Boats, as one of the marine industry’s honorees for 2017 STEP Ahead Awards at a gala in Washington, D.C., April 20, 2018.
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LEGENDARY TEAM EVINRUDE ANGLER GUIDO HIBDON LEFT A STORIED LEGACY
BRP staff are saddened that long-standing Team Evinrude icon and extended family member, Guido Hibdon, passed away on March 10th, 2018.
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MERCURY MARINE MOURNS LOSS OF CHARLIE STRANG
Mercury Marine is saddened by the death of Charles “Charlie” Strang who served as Carl Kiekhaefer’s top engineer for 13 years at Mercury Marine. After leaving Mercury, he served as Director of Outboard Marine Engineering (OMC) and later CEO and Chairman of the Board.
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INDUSTRY MOURNS THE PASSING OF KARIN LARSON
Karin was a graduate of the Ryerson Institute of Technology School of Journalism and in 1957 founded “Gam on Yachting”. She was recognized for her many…
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PROSPEC ELECTRONICS ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP PROMOTIONS
Prospec Electronics, market leader in high-performance outdoor audio solutions for consumers and OEMs, announces changes in its corporate structure.
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THE MANUFACTURING INSTITUTE TO HONOR VOLVO PENTA’S VALERIE HARRIELL WITH STEP AHEAD AWARD ON APRIL 10
The Manufacturing Institute has announced that Valerie Harriell, vice president of human resources for Volvo Penta of the Americas, has been named one of the top women in U.S. manufacturing for 2018.
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THE 2017 ROLEX SAILOR OF THE YEAR – BRENDA BOWSKILL
On Friday, March 2, 2018, Brenda Bowskill of Royal Canadian Yacht Club was honoured with the most prestigious National sailing award of the year at the Carlu in Toronto, Ontario.
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THOMAS H. CONNOLLY & SONS EXPANDS SALES TEAM WITH ADDITION OF MATTHEW LAZCANO IN MAINE
Thomas H. Connolly & Sons America’s oldest marine manufactures’ sales agency, is pleased to announce the addition of Matthew Lazcano to its sales team.
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VOLVO PENTA NAMES TONY KELLEHER VICE PRESIDENT FOR CUSTOMER SUPPORT AND TRAINING
Volvo Penta of the Americas today announced the appointment of Tony Kelleher as vice president for customer support and training.
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VICTORIA INTERNATIONAL MARINA IN VICTORIA, BC APPOINTS JENNIFER BELINSKI AS HEAD CONCIERGE
The $35 million Victoria International Marina, Canada’s first purpose-built luxury yacht marina, has just announced Jennifer Belinski as the leader of its 24/7 concierge service.
