Capitol Hill discussion on Red Snapper Capitol Hill discussion on Red Snapper Participants met with Congressional offices from across the South Atlantic region Last week, recreational fishing and boating leaders from Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina were in Washington, D.C., for a South Atlantic red snapper fly-in hosted by the American Sportfishing Association, CSP, CCA, CSF and NMMA. by American Sportfishing Association Posted 1 Jul 09:46 PDT DAME Awards celebrating three and half decades DAME Awards celebrating three and half decades A summary of news relevant to marine businesses across North America Building on last year's impressively large field of entries, Metstrade's DAME Design Awards will celebrate three and a half decades of design excellence by providing unique opportunities for exhibitors. by Peter Rendle Posted 1 Jul 08:00 PDT ACR drives awareness of electronic flares ACR drives awareness of electronic flares Movement towards electronics reinforced by USCG directive to remove pyrotechnics from its cutters ACR Electronics and its brand Ocean Signal are supporting industry transition to electronic flares and calling for a global standard to recognize the technology as an internationally-approved distress signal for commercial and leisure users. by ACR Electronics Posted 1 Jul 05:43 PDT Patrick and LCI to combine in all-stock merger Patrick and LCI to combine in all-stock merger Forming a premier component solutions provider Patrick Industries and LCI Industries announce they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock merger, forming a premier component solutions provider for the outdoor enthusiast, housing and transportation markets. by Lippert Posted 1 Jul 05:22 PDT C-MAP® releases Great Lakes Chart Enhancements C-MAP® releases Great Lakes Chart Enhancements This latest release introduces high-resolution detail across key coastal and inland destinations C-MAP®, a leader in digital marine cartography and cloud-based mapping, has announced coverage improvements for the Americas, delivering significant enhancements for recreational boaters and anglers across North America. by C-MAP Posted 1 Jul 05:17 PDT Metstrade 2026 opens visitor registration Metstrade 2026 opens visitor registration With first programme highlights across a week of industry events Visitor registration for Metstrade 2026 is now open, inviting leisure marine professionals from around the world to secure their place at the industry's leading global B2B event, taking place at RAI Amsterdam from 17-19 November. by Metstrade Posted 1 Jul 02:32 PDT AkzoNobel and Hinckley 50-year partnership AkzoNobel and Hinckley 50-year partnership Awlgrip® maintains its position as the preferred premium topcoat for its service yards AkzoNobel and Hinckley have marked half a century of collaboration in which Awlgrip® maintains its position as the preferred premium topcoat for its service yards. by AkzoNobel Posted 1 Jul 01:41 PDT Lyman-Morse expands to Port Clyde Lyman-Morse expands to Port Clyde Partnering with Colby College to relaunch a managed mooring field We're excited to share the news that Lyman-Morse has partnered with Colby College to relaunch a managed mooring field in Port Clyde Harbor. by Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding Posted 30 Jun 07:11 PDT Airmar promotes Suzanne Hawley Airmar promotes Suzanne Hawley Leading global marine brand strategy for Airmar Technology Corporation Airmar® Technology Corporation, a leader in ultrasonic transducers and CHIRP sonar technology, is pleased to announce the promotion of Suzanne Hawley to Marine Marketing Manager. by Airmar Technology Posted 30 Jun 04:21 PDT TNL Pindar: Shipping Catalyst 45 to Italy TNL Pindar: Shipping Catalyst 45 to Italy TNL Pindar deliver Lloyd Stevenson Boats stunning new Catalyst 50 to Italy for the Django syndicate. TNL Pindar has celebrated another successful premium export, partnering with Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders to deliver their stunning new Catalyst 50 to Italy for the Django syndicate. by TNL Pindar Posted 29 Jun 06:08 PDT Nimbus Group reveals the Sport Tender 35 Nimbus Group reveals the Sport Tender 35 The first model of three in new Sport Cruiser 35 series Nimbus Group AB (publ) today reveals the first images of the all-new Sport Tender 35, the signature first model in its new Sport Cruiser 35 series. The 35-foot dayboat makes its world premiere at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September 2026. by Nimbus Group Posted 26 Jun 03:06 PDT Bryan Redmond elected to Folds of Honor Board Bryan Redmond elected to Folds of Honor Board Suntex Marinas CoFounder & CEO elected by the North Texas Chapter of Folds of Honor Suntex Marinas announced today that Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer Bryan Redmond has been elected to the board of directors of the North Texas Chapter of Folds of Honor, further strengthening a longstanding relationship. by Suntex Marinas Posted 25 Jun 10:10 PDT 35th DAME Design Awards opens for entries 35th DAME Design Awards opens for entries A rich history of promoting outstanding product design Metstrade's DAME Design Awards will celebrate 35 years of design excellence by providing unique opportunities for exhibitors to significantly boost the visibility of their latest launches while supporting the invaluable lifesaving work of the KNRM. by Metstrade Posted 25 Jun 05:30 PDT 2026 Best Harbor Contest Winners 2026 Best Harbor Contest Winners Padanaram, South Dartmouth, Massachusetts, got out the vote this year Boaters and coastal enthusiasts in Padanaram, South Dartmouth, Massachusetts, got out the vote this year to take the prize as our Grand Winner, returning to the top spot in US Harbors' "Best Harbor" contest for the first time since 2022. by US Harbors Posted 25 Jun 05:27 PDT Suntex Marinas expand California footprint Suntex Marinas expand California footprint With acquisition of Kinship Marina, Ventura Suntex Marina Investors, in partnership with Centerbridge Partners, L.P. and its affiliates, the nation's premier owner and operator of recreational marina properties, announced today the official acquisition of Kinship Marina in Ventura, California. by Suntex Marinas Posted 24 Jun 08:02 PDT Chicago's In-Water Boat Show at Burnham Harbor Chicago's In-Water Boat Show at Burnham Harbor Informa's inaugural Chicago event draws boaters to enjoy nearly 100 boats and over 70 exhibitors The Windy City Boat & Yacht Show concluded its event in downtown Chicago's Burnham Harbor, delivering strong first-year attendance, that exceeded our expectations, generated strong marine sales activity, and an overall engaged audience from attendees. by Windy City Boat & Yacht Show Posted 24 Jun 08:00 PDT Navico updates Lowell facility plans Navico updates Lowell facility plans A summary of news relevant to marine businesses across North America Navico Group, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), this week announced operational updates at its Lowell, Michigan facility. The changes are intended to reduce fixed costs, improve efficiency, and support long-term growth. by Peter Rendle Posted 24 Jun 08:00 PDT ePropulsion enters powered kayak fishing market ePropulsion enters powered kayak fishing market With innovative kLite Electric Outboard ePropulsion Americas, the global leader in marine electric propulsion systems and services, announced today that it is entering the powered kayak market with the all-new kLite 750 electric outboard. by ePropulsion Posted 24 Jun 05:00 PDT Freedom Boat Club marks 450th global location Freedom Boat Club marks 450th global location Highlighting continued expansion & international growth Freedom Boat Club today announced the opening of its 450th global location, a significant milestone that reflects rapid, sustained growth and the increasing demand for flexible, accessible boating experiences. by Freedom Boat Club Posted 24 Jun 03:50 PDT Groupe Beneteau continues its CSR trajectory Groupe Beneteau continues its CSR trajectory Electrification, low-carbon materials, new applications The Group has reduced its CO2 emissions intensity by 26% compared to 2022 and is implementing concrete industrial measures in response to the transformations taking place in the boating industry. by Beneteau Group Posted 24 Jun 03:11 PDT