Many across the Caribbean, Southeast U.S., and Gulf Coast breathed a sigh of relief as the Atlantic Hurricane Season official came to an end on Dec. 1. The season saw 14 named storms and the second half was highly destructive as Hurricanes Fiona, Ian, and Nicole tore through vulnerable coastal communities and beyond. Coast Guard members, along with other first ...
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Industry members continue hurricane relief efforts
Following the devastation of Hurricane Ian, the marine industry has offered its support to those affected across Florida in an effort to assist the community in returning to some sense of normalcy. The Mercury Racing division of Brunswick Corp has launched a fund-matching and fundraising Hurricane Ian Relief program to support the Cape Coral and Fort Myers, Florida communities. The ...
Read More »OneWater Marine launches hurricane relief fund
OneWater Marine Inc. announced that it has launched HurricaneReliefNow.com to raise money for its neighbors affected by the recent hurricanes to impact the Gulf Coast. The company said that while none of the OneWater dealerships sustained damage, some of its team members and customers did. OneWater Marine CEO Austin Singleton sent the following statement out as a call to action for ...
Read More »Mercury Marine raises hurricane relief funds through T-shirt sales
Mercury Marine announced that proceeds from sales of a special, Bahamas‑themed T‑shirt have resulted in a donation of more than $15,000 to the American Red Cross in support of Hurricane Dorian relief efforts. With a pledge to donate the profits, Mercury began offering the shirt at its apparel website, MercuryDockstore.com, shortly after Dorian hit the Bahamas in early September. The ...
Read More »Industry members join in support for Hurricane Dorian relief efforts
On Friday, Contender Boats, Maverick Boat Group, and NMMA, sent a letter to the recreational marine community urging support for the Bahamian community ravaged by Hurricane Dorian. Bahamian waters are some of the most idyllic in the world that boaters and anglers have been fortunate to enjoy. With Dorian’s destruction wreaking havoc on the lives of Bahamians, the letter encouraged ...
Read More »Nautical Ventures organizes Bahamas hurricane relief effort
In the wake of the devastating damage left by Hurricane Dorian, Nautical Ventures Group has established a Bahamas Relief Effort comprised of a GoFundMe campaign, as well as being the drop of point where South Florida residents can donate much needed canned goods and supplies. The fund will provide much needed relief to people impacted by Hurricane Dorian’s storm system ...
Read More »Nautique team helps rebuild in Puerto Rico
A group of employees and athletes from the Nautique Boat Company visited the island of Puerto Rico to help rebuild a home devastated by last year’s hurricane. Even after a full year in recovery, there is still plenty of work to be done in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria caused significant damage to homes, businesses and infrastructure on the island. ...
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