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The Sea Tow Foundation, a nonprofit focused on boating safety, recently called on the boating industry to help support their Life Jacket Loaner Program by donating life jackets. Newell Brands answered the call by donating more than 10,000 Stearns and Coleman branded life jackets and floating cushions. The Sea Tow Foundation’s Life Jacket Loaner Program is the largest of its ...

Dometic has announced an agreement with boat builder Apex Marine, Inc. that will bring the control of SeaStar Xtreme Power Assist (XPA) Steering and Electric Power Steering (EPS) to a new class of popular vessels.   Through this partnership, all Qwest M-Class Twin Tube models and Qwest Q3V Triple Tube models will feature Dometic’s steering system as standard equipment. In addition, ...

Multi-line boat builder Smoker Craft Inc. welcomed Indiana’s Second District Congressman Rudy Yakym (R) as a guest of honor at its annual dealer meeting, which kicked off on Sunday at the company’s New Paris, Indiana manufacturing facility. Yakym, a boating enthusiast and boating industry supporter, joined business leaders and senior representatives from more than 230 Smoker Craft dealer partners who ...

The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) announced the list of judges for the 2023 IBEX Innovation Awards Program. The program, now in its 20th year has reviewed thousands of new products and recognized the industry’s most significant and innovative technologies. Managed by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and independently judged by Boating Writers International (BWI), the program is ...

TopSide Marinas recently announced the acquisition of two marinas located on Table Rock Lake, Cape Fair Marina and Hideaway Marina. Both marinas are in proximity to Branson, a popular family vacation destination known for swimming, boating, fishing and water sports. The marinas sit on 29 acres and offer boat storage, boat rentals, fuel, retail and a restaurant. These acquisitions mark ...

Nominations are now being accepted for the fourth annual Gustave Trouvé Awards for Excellence in Electric Boats and Boating, the international electric boat awards started in 2020 by electric boat news website Plugboats.com Awards will be presented in nine categories and sub categories: Electric Boats Up To 26 feet:Two Sub-Categories: Boats in Serial Production and Boats In Development Electric Boats Over ...

Dometic announced it will join the Project Zero team on its journey to promote climate change awareness. As a partner, Dometic will provide its technology and gear to support a father and son’s challenging journey from the South Pole to the North Pole. The expedition, called “Project Zero” follows two adventurers as they explore some of the world’s most isolated and ...

Garmin Ltd. announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire JL Audio, a privately-held U.S. company that designs and manufactures audio solutions for marine, aftermarket automotive, powersports, home and RV customers. “JL Audio’s extensive audio experience will create new opportunities to provide premium audio features across a broad range of our markets and products. The JL Audio brand ...

The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) is inviting professionals to submit proposals for its upcoming sixth Marine Law Symposium, set to take place on Feb. 29, 2024. The symposium will adopt a hybrid format, enabling attendees to participate either in person at ABYC headquarters in Annapolis, Maryland, or virtually. The ABYC Marine Law Symposium aims to prepare participants to ...

The 52nd annual Newport International Boat Show presented by BankNewport announced that it will include a wide variety of new and exciting educational activities for attendees and boating enthusiasts to enjoy. This year’s show will take place Sep. 14-17, 2023, at the Newport Yachting Center in downtown Newport, R.I.New for 2023 is Take the Helm: Your Passport to Confident Cruising ...