Marinas/Boatyards

MasterCraft Boat Company has announced a partnership with Suntex Marinas. MasterCraft will provide towboats at five Suntex locations, with plans to expand to 13 total destinations in 2023. “We’re thrilled to partner with Suntex, as our brands share several core values and aim to deliver a product that allows our customers to create a lifetime of treasured memories with friends ...

Captain Shonda Kennedy, has opened a new TowBoatUS location in New Smyrna Beach, Fla., the fifth port operated by Kennedy. Kennedy began in 2003 when she and her former husband purchased TowBoatUS Daytona, then quickly grew the on-water towing and assistance company from one to four locations. Now, Kennedy, the sole owner of TowBoatUS locations at St. Augustine, Palm Coast, Daytona Beach, and Titusville added TowBoatUS ...

The May 17 deadline is quickly approaching for nominations for Boating Industry‘s 2023 Women Making Waves industry recognition program, part of Boating Industry‘s Top 100 Awards. The 2023 Women Making Waves will be featured in the June/July issue of Boating Industry, as well as honored at the Boating Industry ELEVATE SUMMIT, November 5-7, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. Women Making Waves is Boating Industry’s effort to honor ...

Freedom Boat Club recently announced its newest Club in Canet-en-Roussillon located along the Mediterranean coast. This new Club provides direct access to pristine waterways and more than five miles of picturesque beaches. With an established presence in the region since 2019, this announcement represents Freedom’s fifth franchise location in France and its 41st international location outside of North America. We ...

Suntex Marina Investors, LLC (Suntex) has announced CEO Bryan Redmond was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year 2023 Southwest Award finalist by Ernst & Young LLP (EY US). Now in its 37th year, Entrepreneur Of The Year is one of the preeminent competitive business awards for transformative entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies. Redmond was selected by an independent panel of ...

Registration is now open for the Association of Marina Industries (AMI) fall Clean & Resilient Marina course to be held September 25-27, at Hyatt Place, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Marina operators and managers will learn from industry experts how to operate eco-friendly and sustainable marinas and ensure compliance with federal environmental regulations. In addition, the two-day course also provides foundational knowledge ...

X Shore, the Swedish technology company building sustainable electric boats, announces its partnership with Safe Harbor Marinas. “We are thrilled to be partnering with Safe Harbor Marinas to encourage more boating enthusiasts to experience 100% silent, high-performance electric boats,” said Jenny Keisu, CEO of X Shore. “Our organizations share a passion for the water and a deep commitment to sustainability.” ...

Boating Industry is now accepting nominations for its 2023 Women Making Waves industry recognition program, part of Boating Industry‘s Top 100 Awards. The nomination process will close on May 17, 2023. The 2023 Women Making Waves will be featured in the June/July issue of Boating Industry, as well as honored at the Boating Industry ELEVATE SUMMIT, November 5-7, 2023 in ...

After a very successful event in 2022 in Orlando, Fla., EPG Brand Acceleration – parent company of Boating Industry – is excited to announce that the 2023 Boating Industry ELEVATE SUMMIT will take place Nov. 5-7, 2023 at the Westin Galleria in Dallas, Texas. “Over the last few years the Boating Industry ELEVATE SUMMIT has become the can’t-miss leadership event ...

Your Boat Club (YBC) announced the opening of its fifth location in Florida at Punta Gorda. The new spot with a fresh fleet of boats is located in the Fisherman’s Village which features waterfront shopping and dining from more than 30 shops and restaurants, as well as arts and entertainment. Your Boat Club at Punta Gorda will offer both club ...