Tag Archives: coronavirus and the recreational boating industry

The German Federal Government has decided that trade fair participants are generally considered business travelers with good reason to enter Germany. This clears the way for the boot 2021 water sports trade fair to go on as scheduled in Düsseldorf, Germany, from January 23 – 31, 2021. When entering Germany, trade fair exhibitors must submit a confirmation of participation from ...

Regal Boats, an award-winning 50-year-old family-owned luxury boat and yacht manufacturer located in Orlando, is growing and looking to fill new positions as soon as possible​. According to HR Director Kristin Smith, “Like others within the marine industry, we are truly pleased to be in the position of hiring right now, especially given the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on ...

The coronavirus pandemic is leading to more recreational boats and paddlers hitting the water, all trying to have fun in a safe way. So what are these two groups doing this season to safely share more crowded waters? “Ultimately, it’s about looking out for each other,” says BoatUS Foundation Assistant Director of Boating Safety Ted Sensenbrenner. The nonprofit boating safety and clean water arm of BoatUS shares ...

Smoker Craft, Inc. – the manufacturer of fiberglass, pontoon and aluminum boats sold under the Smoker Craft, Starcraft, Starweld, Sylvan and SunChaser brands – announced the company will resume limited production at its New Paris, Indiana manufacturing facility starting on Monday April 27 and return to full production on Monday, May 4. The return to production follows a five-week shutdown ...

As part of an ongoing effort to keep marina operators informed and prepared as the boating industry gradually reopens, the team at Dockwa is hosting a series of live educational webinars: Preparing for Recovery. This Thursday, April 30, Dockwa CEO Mike Melillo will host How to Successfully Reopen and Keep Boating Safe this Summer in partnership with the Association of ...