Second Catch for stakeholders Second Catch for stakeholders Take me fishing Second Catch campaign coming soon Women who fish have significantly greater grit, confidence and self-esteem than women who don't. But research tells us girls stop fishing at a 10% higher rate than boys, and often feel excluded from fishing and boating trips. by Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation Posted 31 May 12:51 PDT Projects to address AIS receive funding Projects to address AIS receive funding Four selected projects comprise the first quarter of awardees of the Rapid Response Fund Earlier this month, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) announced four projects that will receive $785,000 to address the early detection and rapid response for aquatic invasive species (AIS) – a top priority for the recreational boating industry. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 31 May 10:58 PDT Biden administration awards over $21 million Biden administration awards over $21 million BIG funds benefit local communities and waterways and the recreational boaters Last month, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) announced the agency's Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) program will provide more than $21 million in grant funding for 21 states to construct, renovate, and maintain marinas by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 30 May 10:56 PDT ‘Extremely active' 2024 hurricane season expected ‘Extremely active' 2024 hurricane season expected BoatUS helps boaters prepare Colorado State University's (CSU) Tropical Weather and Climate researchers, long known for their annual hurricane forecasts, are calling for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season to be "extremely active". by BoatUS Posted 30 May 09:32 PDT Zhik strengthen regional sales team Zhik strengthen regional sales team Johannes Polgar has been appointed as European Sales Manager Zhik has strengthened its regional sales team with the appointment of Johannes Polgar as European Sales Manager, Josh Toso as North American Sales & Growth Marketeer and Tristan Walker-Hutt as UK & Ireland Sales and Product Manager. by Zhik Posted 30 May 08:00 PDT A mixed bag of news this week A mixed bag of news this week A summary of news relevant to marine businesses across North America Peters & May, the official transport supplier to the 52 Super Series, announces the successful delivery of a full fleet of yachts from Palma, Mallorca, to Newport, RI, in preparation for two highly anticipated race events hosted by New York Yacht Club. by Peter Rendle Posted 29 May 14:00 PDT Nearly 50 events celebrate first World Boating Day Nearly 50 events celebrate first World Boating Day Opening the doors of the boating, yachting and superyacht sectors The inaugural World Boating Day, celebrated this past weekend, witnessed an unprecedented outpouring of enthusiasm and participation from boating enthusiasts worldwide. by The Superyacht Life Foundation Posted 29 May 03:17 PDT Proposals for Vessel Strike Avoidance Technology Proposals for Vessel Strike Avoidance Technology Vessel Strike Avoidance Fund 2024 request for proposals The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is soliciting proposals to promote the development and adoption of innovative technologies that can help reduce vessel strikes of the endangered North Atlantic right whale. by American Sportfishing Association Posted 29 May 02:06 PDT Raymarine collaborates with ePropulsion Raymarine collaborates with ePropulsion For integration of electric motors with Axiom Chartplotters Raymarine recently announced that it has joined forces with ePropulsion, the global leader in marine electric propulsion systems and services. by ePropulsion Posted 28 May 16:10 PDT Strata Manufacturing partners with SailGP Strata Manufacturing partners with SailGP Seeing F50 catamaran components made in Middle East SailGP has announced a new production-based partnership with Strata, a composite aerostructures manufacturing facility owned by Mubadala Investment Company, that will see the UAE based firm supply and manufacture key elements of SailGP's F50 catamarans. by SailGP Posted 28 May 05:39 PDT Explora Journeys partners with 37th America's Cup Explora Journeys partners with 37th America's Cup This marks a significant milestone for Explora Journeys Explora Journeys is proud to be the Global Partner of the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup, the pinnacle of global yacht racing and the oldest competition in international sports, set to take place this year in the vibrant city of Barcelona, Spain. by America's Cup Media Posted 28 May 04:13 PDT Discover rigging's essentials with Colligo Marine Discover rigging's essentials with Colligo Marine Have you ever heard of Colligo Dux? 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If that doesn't ring a bell, well, consider yourself enlightened. by Colligo Marine Posted 26 May 13:18 PDT Arizona State Legislator of the Year Arizona State Legislator of the Year The award recognizes Representative David Cook's leadership in advocating for policies Arizona State Representative David Cook has been awarded the Arizona State Legislator of the Year Award by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) for his support of the recreational boating and fishing industry. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 25 May 11:03 PDT FLIR announces Garmin integration of MTMS FLIR announces Garmin integration of MTMS Garmin has added support for the FLIR Maritime Thermal Monitoring System (MTMS) FLIR, a global leader in high-performance marine thermal imaging systems, recently announced that Garmin has added support for the FLIR Maritime Thermal Monitoring System (MTMS) in their recent April 2024 (v35) software release. by FLIR Posted 24 May 02:59 PDT VMAR files patent for marine battery pack VMAR files patent for marine battery pack Vision Marine Technologies is a pioneer in electric marine propulsion Vision Marine Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: VMAR) ("Vision Marine" or the "Company"), a pioneer in electric marine propulsion, proudly announces the filing of its fourth patent on May 15, 2024, for a dedicated high-voltage marine battery pack. by Vision Marine Technologies Posted 23 May 01:01 PDT Political involvement in our industry inevitable Political involvement in our industry inevitable A summary of news relevant to marine businesses across North America Recognizing the importance of safe boating practices, the White House is formally acknowledging National Safe Boating Week, issuing a formal proclamation and encouraging all who participate in boating activities to learn more about safe practices. by Peter Rendle Posted 22 May 12:00 PDT Peters & May ships 52 Super Series yachts Peters & May ships 52 Super Series yachts Successful delivery of full fleet from Palma, Mallorca, to Newport, RI Peters & May, proudly announces the successful delivery of a full fleet of TP52 yachts from Palma, Mallorca, to Newport, RI, in preparation for two highly anticipated race events hosted by the prestigious NYYC. by Peters & May Posted 22 May 11:14 PDT GLOBAL LAUNCH: Maritimo M55 and M600 Black Edition GLOBAL LAUNCH: Maritimo M55 and M600 Black Edition powerboat.world Global Editor John Curnow talked to the team to find out more The eve of the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2024 saw the Global Launch of the Maritimo M55 and M600 Black Edition. worldmarine.media attended, with powerboat.world Global Editor John Curnow talking with the team to find out more. by worldmarine.media Posted 22 May 01:41 PDT Avikus expands U.S. Sales and Support Team Avikus expands U.S. Sales and Support Team To better service its existing customers and build new relationships AVIKUS, HD Hyundai's autonomous navigation in-house startup, announced today the expansion its sales and support team with the addition of two new hires. by Avikus Posted 21 May 16:14 PDT Review of Section 301 tariffs released Review of Section 301 tariffs released The administration is not removing the current Section 301 tariffs This week, the Biden administration announced the conclusion of the four-year review of the Section 301 tariffs on imports from China, increasing tariffs on several sectors and establishing a new, very limited exclusion process for domestic machinery. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 21 May 12:18 PDT