IBEX announces 2026 Innovation Awards winners IBEX announces 2026 Innovation Awards winners 12 products honored during the annual industry breakfast and awards presentation The International BoatBuilders' Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), North America's leading trade event for the recreational marine industry, announced today the winners of the 2026 IBEX Innovation Awards Program. by IBEX Posted 6 Oct 09:36 PDT Bill Yeargin inducted into NMMA Hall of Fame Bill Yeargin inducted into NMMA Hall of Fame Presented with the award during the IBEX annual Industry Breakfast NMMA announced today the induction of Bill Yeargin, former president and CEO of Correct Craft and past chair of the NMMA Board of Directors, into the NMMA Hall of Fame, the association's most prestigious honor. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 6 Oct 09:33 PDT Blue Sea Systems introduces new MiniSwitch Blue Sea Systems introduces new MiniSwitch Featuring a fully enclosed housing that covers live electrical components Blue Sea Systems® today announced the Blue Sea MiniSwitch™, a compact, marine-grade, terminal-mounted disconnect switch engineered to safely isolate power, prevent battery drain, and simplify installation for boaters, RV owners, and off-grid users. by Blue Sea Systems Posted 6 Oct 08:14 PDT Seaview appoints Hans Rooker Seaview appoints Hans Rooker Marine electronics veteran brings nearly three decades of technical expertise and sales leadership Seaview has appointed Hans Rooker as National Sales Manager, adding nearly 30 years of marine industry experience to the manufacturer of mounting solutions and watertight cable seals for marine and vehicle electronics. by Seaview Posted 6 Oct 07:48 PDT October High Tide Flooding Report: October 2026 October High Tide Flooding Report: October 2026 This month higher tides can be expected around the new moon on October 10 Seasonally higher sea levels carry into October, and this month higher tides can be expected around the new moon on October 10 and the full moon on the night of October 25-26. by US Harbors Posted 6 Oct 07:43 PDT Enovation Controls partners with C-MAP® Enovation Controls partners with C-MAP® To bring marine capabilities to No Roads™ Helios Technologies, Inc. today announced a partnership between its operating company, Enovation Controls, and C-MAP® to integrate C-MAP's X charting marine cartography platform into Enovation Controls' No Roads™ platform. by C-MAP Posted 6 Oct 06:40 PDT Pesto Sea Group backs industry collaboration Pesto Sea Group backs industry collaboration As Africa builds its superyacht potential International yacht agency supports African Boating Conference 2026 as industry and government work together to strengthen the continent's position on the global superyacht map. by African Boating Conference Posted 6 Oct 04:34 PDT Seawind September: on the water, around the world Seawind September: on the water, around the world Here is a look back at recent events and what is coming up next A successful September on the water, plus the all-new Seawind 1270, 1160XL nominations and what is ahead. by The Seawind Catamarans Team Posted 5 Oct 11:30 PDT Bennington Pontoons celebrates 30 years Bennington Pontoons celebrates 30 years With its most capable and personalized Pontoon lineup yet Bennington, North America's leading manufacturer of luxury pontoon boats, announced today its model year 2027 lineup as the company celebrates 30 years. by Bennington Posted 5 Oct 11:23 PDT NMMA announces organizational changes NMMA announces organizational changes Executive team changes transition operations to Washington, DC HQs, strengthen enterprise leadership NMMA announced executive team changes designed to increase the association's presence in Washington, D.C., broaden the depth and experience of its senior leadership team, and advance the strategic priorities established by its Board of Directors. by National Marine Manufacturers Association Posted 5 Oct 07:47 PDT IP Corporation expands COR-Grip® Pro family IP Corporation expands COR-Grip® Pro family COR-Grip Pro includes application-specific solutions for hull-to-deck assembly IP Corporation announces an expansion of its COR-Grip bonding compounds and adhesives under the expanded COR-Grip® Pro brand, bringing together a comprehensive family of marine-focused products designed to support boat manufacturers. by IP Corporation Posted 4 Oct 08:30 PDT MarsKeel Heads to DEFSEC Atlantic 2026 MarsKeel Heads to DEFSEC Atlantic 2026 One of Canada's largest networking events for the aerospace, defence, and security industries MarsKeel Technology is heading east. From October 6 to 8, 2026, Company President Kevin Milne and Bill Souter, Custom Keel Sales & Design, will be at DEFSEC Atlantic at the Halifax Convention Centre. by MarsKeel Posted 4 Oct 06:30 PDT New Jersey partners with BoatUS Foundation New Jersey partners with BoatUS Foundation State police join a growing network of agencies using shared data to safeguard waterway habitats The New Jersey State Police is BoatUS Foundation's newest partner in tracking and removing abandoned and derelict vessels (ADV) through the Foundation's innovative ADV database. by Bradley Weaver Posted 3 Oct 07:41 PDT Awlgrip expands patented Gloss Finish Primer Awlgrip expands patented Gloss Finish Primer First of its kind two-in-one coating solution combines primer and show coat in a single application Awlgrip®, the premium yacht coatings brand trusted by boatyards and professional applicators worldwide, has announced the launch of its Gloss Finish Primer across North America and Asia-Pacific. by AkzoNobel Posted 2 Oct 08:05 PDT Ferrari Hypersail announces new operational hub Ferrari Hypersail announces new operational hub Livorno, Italy, will serve as headquarters for both shore-based and offshore operations Ferrari Hypersail - the innovative 100-foot full foiling monohull project designed to challenge the oceans - announces its new operational hub in Livorno, located within the Azimut Yachts' spaces. by Ferrari Hypersail Posted 2 Oct 07:47 PDT Four on the water and one in the wings at FLIBS Four on the water and one in the wings at FLIBS Horizon Yacht USA will display 4 distinctive yachts and offer an advance preview of upcoming FD85s Horizon Yacht USA will showcase four yachts at the 2026 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), taking place October 28-November 1, 2026. by Horizon Yachts Posted 2 Oct 05:57 PDT Manteo Middle School Boatbuilding Program Manteo Middle School Boatbuilding Program The students toured every corner of our facility, from hull construction and cabinetry We were thrilled to have hosted the students from Manteo Middle School's carpentry elective class at Bayliss Boatworks for a behind-the-scenes look at their very own 16 ft Bayliss skiff jig being cut! by Bayliss Boatworks Posted 2 Oct 05:55 PDT Yanmar acquires Boatswain's Locker Yanmar acquires Boatswain's Locker Currently its distributor for the West Coast of the USA This enables YANMAR to work more closely with its customers in that region in close cooperation with Mastry Engine Center, and put its strategy into action, aimed at growth of the wider YANMAR Marine Recreational business. by Yanmar Posted 2 Oct 04:34 PDT Viage Group celebrates Chris-Craft & Scout Awards Viage Group celebrates Chris-Craft & Scout Awards Alex DeVries and Gunnar Hunt took home Chris-Craft Top Sales Ambassador Awards Viage Group is proud to have been named both the Top Chris-Craft Dealer Worldwide and the Top Scout Gulf Coast Dealer for the 2026 model year. by Viage Group Posted 1 Oct 13:11 PDT Community & industry to meet at Yacht Racing Forum Community & industry to meet at Yacht Racing Forum A conference open to everyone passionate about sailing The Yacht Racing Forum 2026 will once again bring together the CEOs, decision-makers, sailors, event organisers, designers, engineers and industry leaders who are shaping the future of yacht racing. by Yacht Racing Forum Posted 1 Oct 04:00 PDT