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In the era of the coronavirus pandemic, finding ways to recreate outdoors has become an important survival tool. Last year, the boating industry saw a record number of new boat owners on the water. Both new boaters, and seasoned boaters alike, changed their habits to social distance naturally while making the most of their love for the recreational outlet. According ...

The recent extreme cold weather in the southern U.S. brought increased danger to some wildlife. Sea Tow Corpus Christi jumped to help rescue more than 1,000 sea turtles shocked by the freeze, unable to help themselves. "These turtles don't have a voice," said Capt. Brandon Upton, owner of Sea Tow Corpus Christi. "Boaters can easily call us on the phone or ...

By Wanda Kenton Smith Kristen Frohnhoefer, president of Sea Tow Services International, Inc. and the Sea Tow Foundation board of directors, was raised in the family business, but came aboard full time in 2003 after a teaching career. She has worked in virtually all aspects of the business and oversees internal operations. Besides selection as the 2020 Darlene Briggs Marine ...

Sea Tow Services International has announced Capt. Thomas Spina as the new Vice President of Franchise Operations. From working on some of the world’s most recognized cruise lines, to navigating the logistics of the maritime industry’s cargo ships as a marine surveyor, Capt. Spina brings a wealth of experience to his new position. Joining the Sea Tow team was a ...

The Sea Tow Foundation and its North American Sober Skipper Advisory Council announced winners of the National Boating Industry Safety Awards which recognize the best boating safety work in the for-profit section of the recreational boating industry. Sponsored by KICKER Marine Audio, the six top contest winners were revealed in a special awards recognition segment held during the Marine Retailer ...

Social distancing has become a top priority in 2020 and as a result many people have taken to the water to do so naturally. The boating industry saw record numbers throughout the summer season; from sales and on-water traffic to the need for on-water assistance. Boating is up and new boaters have been flooding the market like never before. Sea ...

The Sea Tow Foundation – a national nonprofit dedicated to the education and awareness of safe boating practices – announced that it is collecting data from individuals and organizations around the country that operate life jacket loaner stations in an effort to create a national database of their locations. As part of a grant through the Sport Fish Restoration & Boating Trust ...

A unique collaboration between luxury resort and marina operator, Gurney’s Resorts and Sea Tow, offers members and guests exclusive, high-level incentives this summer. The relationship comes at a time when out-of-the-box collaborations are more important than ever. The mutually beneficial relationship between the two brands not only offers more value to both guests/members but also incentivizes recreational boating and supports ...

As summer kicks into high-gear, the burning question across the boating industry has been – “what should we expect this season?”   In early June, Sea Tow Services International, Inc. – the leading provider of on-water assistance for boaters nationwide – surveyed 5,000 of its members in an effort to better understand the forthcoming actions of boaters and how habits may or may ...

Sea Tow Services International has announced the hiring of Jennifer D. Waters as the Long Island-based company’s director of marketing. In her new role, Waters will oversee the company’s marketing and communication efforts as well as manage the Sea Tow brand on both the national and local level. An alumna of the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Waters brings with her ...