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  • Fairline Targa 47 GT Will Make US Debut

    Fairline Targa 47 GT Will Make US Debut The Fairline Targa 47 GT is represented in the US by Strong’s Marine and will debut at the 2026 Palm Beach Boat Show. Courtesy Fairline Fairline Yachts enters a new phase of growth in the United States, anchored by an expanded partnership with Strong’s Marine and the…

  • New Life For Florida Waterways

    New Life For Florida Waterways Cory Redwine at work preserving and protecting marine habitat. Courtesy Cory Redwine With her bright pink hair and punk rock attitude, Cory Redwine may not look like your typical marine conservationist and habitat restoration specialist, but when this 50-something Merritt Island resident saw the health of her local waterways degrading,…

  • ABYC Outstanding Technician Awards Nominations Now Open

    ABYC Outstanding Technician Awards Nominations Now Open The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) is accepting nominations for its 2026 Outstanding Technician Awards, part of International Marine Service Technician Week, April 20–24. Courtesy ABYC The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) is accepting nominations for its 2026 Outstanding Technician Awards, part of International Marine Service…

  • Boat Buyers Must See These Boats at MIBS 2026

    Boat Buyers Must See These Boats at MIBS 2026 A variety of amazing boats are on display in Miami. Courtesy Miami International Boat Show The 2026 Miami International Boat Show has launched! To help you navigate this important show, we’ve compiled a list of boats that you should see. Each represents the state of the…

  • Boston Whaler Unveils Next-Generation 330 Outrage and 290 Outrage at Miami International Boat Show

    Boston Whaler Unveils Next-Generation 330 Outrage and 290 Outrage at Miami International Boat Show The new Boston Whaler 290 Outrage and 330 Outrage feature stepped hulls, the first Boston Whaler models to sport that hull form. Courtesy Boston Whaler (composite by Kevin Falvey) Editor’s Note: The Outrage is a venerable series of center console boats…

  • 2025 Boat of the Year: Yamaha CrossWave

    2025 Boat of the Year: Yamaha CrossWave In 2025, Yamaha created a brand-new category with the CrossWave as the sole entry. Courtesy Yamaha Watercraft Group Boating’s Boat of the Year is the Yamaha CrossWave.  When deciding which boat to award the honor of Boat of the Year, we consider the boat’s construction, its design, propulsion…

  • Hawks Cay Resort in Duck Key, Florida, Reopens

    Hawks Cay Resort in Duck Key, Florida, Reopens The new Hawks Cay Marina is now open after a major renovation. Courtesy Saltwater Experience Hawks Cay Resort, a popular boating and fishing destination in the Florida Keys, recently reopened its marina after undertaking a major renovation. Located on Duck Key in the Middle Keys, Hawks Cay…

  • Sandridge, Tinker to Be Honored by WSIA

    Sandridge, Tinker to Be Honored by WSIA WSIA Leadership Awards honor leaders who embody passion, integrity, and long-term commitment to the industry. Courtesy WSIA Editor’s Note: Glenn Sandridge recently retired as the long-time head of the group overseeing Boating, Wakeboarding and a portfolio of other marine media brands. Learn about the honor, he and boat…

  • NAVAN Unveils the All-New T30 at boot Düsseldorf

    NAVAN Unveils the All-New T30 at boot Düsseldorf The T30’s innovative T-Step Hull, developed at the Brunswick Boat Group Technology Center, and Mercury outboard power deliver exceptional performance and handling, delivering a smooth, dry and efficient ride. Courtesy NAVAN Editor’s Note: We were on hand at boot Düsseldorf  for the unveiling of this new NAVAN model.…

  • MasterCraft Launches All-New X22 Model

    MasterCraft Launches All-New X22 Model MasterCraft’s new 2026 X22 underway and looking fine. Courtesy MasterCraft Editor’s Note: We will have a complete test and video walkthrough of the X22 coming very soon. Look for it.  MasterCraft Boat Company, a subsidiary of MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc and the best-selling towboat brand, today introduced the all-new X22, a…

  • New Tech-Laden Sea Ray Drops At CES: The SLX 360 OB Debuts

    New Tech-Laden Sea Ray Drops At CES: The SLX 360 OB Debuts The Sea Ray SLX 360 OB made its debut at the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show, Las Vegas, Nevada, January 6, 2026. Courtesy Sea Ray Sea Ray, a Brunswick Corporation brand and iconic leader in luxury marine craftsmanship, today unveiled the all-new SLX 360…

  • Brunswick Corporation Unveils Its Largest-Ever Showcase of Marine Technology and AI-Driven Boating Experiences at CES 2026

    Brunswick Corporation Unveils Its Largest-Ever Showcase of Marine Technology and AI-Driven Boating Experiences at CES 2026 The Brunswick display at CES is itself a technological showcase, providing for immersive experience for a variety of recreational marine products. Courtesy Brunswick Corp. Brunswick Corporation , the world’s largest marine technology company, returns to the Consumer Electronics Show…

  • Sea Tow Services International, Inc. Honors 2025 Franchise Network Leaders

    Sea Tow Services International, Inc. Honors 2025 Franchise Network Leaders (Left to Right) Sea Tow CEO Joseph Frohnhoefer; Shipmate Award Winners: Captain Patrick Lamb, Captain John Ward, Captain Ramsey Chaso, Sea Tow President Kristen Frohnhoefer. Courtesy Sea Tow Sea Tow Services International, Inc. presented awards to Sea Tow franchise owners and their team members for…

  • First-Ever Forward Drive in a Dedicated Wakeboat

    First-Ever Forward Drive in a Dedicated Wakeboat In an exciting move that marks a potential milestone for the towed water sports industry, Supra Boats, the renowned premium towboat brand under Skiers Choice, Inc is announcing the groundbreaking collaboration with Volvo Penta, global leader in marine propulsion technology. This partnership introduces an innovative concept that brings…

  • Skier’s Choice Co-Founder Rick Tinker to Retire

    Skier’s Choice Co-Founder Rick Tinker to Retire Rick Tinker will retire from Skier’s Choice, builder of Moomba and Supra Boats, in Spring 2026 after nearly 30 years of industry leadership. Courtesy Skier’s Choice MARYVILLE, TENNESSEE – Skier’s Choice, manufacturer of award-winning Supra and Moomba boats, announced today that Co-Founder and Executive Vice President Rick Tinker…

  • ABYC Foundation Educator Forum Explores Ways to Encourage People to Seek Marine Service

    ABYC Foundation Educator Forum Explores Ways to Encourage People to Seek Marine Service The ABYC Foundation will host an online Educator Forum on Thursday, November 13, 2025, offering collaboration and discussion for educators, industry trainers, and administrators involved in marine service technology programs. Courtesy ABYC The ABYC Foundation will host an online Educator Forum on…

  • Pleasurecraft Engine Group Lake Murray Clean-up

    Pleasurecraft Engine Group Lake Murray Clean-up Pleasurecraft Engine Group partnered once again with “Keep the Midlands Beautiful” for the annual Lake Murray Clean-up, a dedicated event aimed at preserving the natural beauty and health of our local waterways. Courtesy Pleasurecraft Engine Group Little Mountain, SC (September 20th, 2025) – Pleasurecraft Engine Group, partnered once again…

  • Nautical Ventures AquaZone at New Location

    Nautical Ventures AquaZone at New Location AquaZone rendering by Nautical Ventures. See the AquaZone on Pier A, adjacent to the new Las Olas Marina. Courtesy Nautical Ventures Now in its 11th year of energizing and entertaining attendees at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), Nautical Ventures’ AquaZone is taking its excitement to new depths—literally.…

  • Leading Marine Companies Recognized

    Leading Marine Companies Recognized Dometic Marine Segment President Eric Fetchko (center) displays both awards along with Michele Goldsmith, Vice President/General Manager of the Soundings Trade Only Group, and Gary Reich, Editor-in-Chief of Soundings Trade Only Magazine. Dometic received two honors, one in the Development & Technology category, as well as a Top 2025 Epic Award.…

  • US Coast Guard Safety Recall Information for Sea-Doo Switch

    US Coast Guard Safety Recall Information for Sea-Doo Switch The Sea-Doo Switch Cruise 21. Courtesy Sea-Doo The United States Coast Guard has issued safety recall information about the Sea-Doo Switch. This article, from Boating’s sibling media outlet, Soundings Trade Only, provides the details. For information about other boat and marine product recalls by the US Coast Guard, visit:…

  • Self-Driving Boats Hit the Water

    Self-Driving Boats Hit the Water Simrad Marine Electronics, a brand within Brunswick Corporation, announced the launch of the Simrad AutoCaptain Autonomous Boating System, a revolutionary advancement in marine technology featuring full auto-docking capabilities. Courtesy Simrad Simrad Marine Electronics, a brand within Brunswick Corporation, today announced the launch of the Simrad® AutoCaptain Autonomous Boating System, a…

  • Ibex Announces Winners of the 2025 Innovation Awards

    Ibex Announces Winners of the 2025 Innovation Awards The NMMA awarded Innovation Awards at IBEX to: Spectrum Color Eye; Diab; Brownell Boat Stands; Docked, Docked; AquaAmp; Sea Socket; Taco Marine; Solid State Marine; Dometic; Norcross Marine Products; ASA Electronics; Yamaha Motor Corporation. Courtesy IBEX Editor’s Note: Boating contributor, Alan Jones, served as a judge for these…

  • Volvo Penta Unlocks Power With New 480 DPI Propulsion Package

    Volvo Penta Unlocks Power With New 480 DPI Propulsion Package The new 480 DPI package from Volvo Penta promises more horsepower, more installation options and a more integrated boating experience. Courtesy Volvo Penta Volvo Penta has announced details of a new Aquamatic DPI propulsion package. The Volvo Penta D6 480 DPI offers more horsepower, more…

  • Volvo Penta Launches Enhanced Single-Engine Joystick Technology

    Volvo Penta Launches Enhanced Single-Engine Joystick Technology Volvo Penta’s single-engine joystick is now available to even more boaters. Courtesy Volvo Penta Volvo Penta is expanding its award-winning Electronic Vessel Control (EVC) features with the launch of enhanced joystick technology for V8 single gasoline engines. Now, a broader range of watersports and recreational vessels can offer…

  • boot 2026: 16 Halls Filled With Boats, Boards, Accessories and Vacation Destinations

    boot 2026: 16 Halls Filled With Boats, Boards, Accessories and Vacation Destinations The world’s largest yacht and water sports trade fair, boot Düsseldorf, what we colloquially refer to as the Düsseldorf Boat Show, is gearing up for its January 2026 run. The ticket shop is now open here: boot.com/en/Visit/Tickets_Vouchers. Boating will be on hand at…

  • Fort Lauderdale Police Department Enacts New Ordinance For Boaters Playing Loud Music

    Fort Lauderdale Police Department Enacts New Ordinance For Boaters Playing Loud Music Boaters in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, have a new reason to play their tunes at a reasonable volume. The Fort Lauderdale Police Department recently announced a new vessel noise ordinance, which states that if music can be heard from more than 25 feet away…

  • ABYC Foundation Seeks Nominations for Educator of the Year

    ABYC Foundation Seeks Nominations for Educator of the Year Keith Rollins of Suncoast Technical College in Sarasota, Florida, received the 2024 Educator of the Year award. Courtesy American Boat and Yacht Council Editor’s Note: The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) does much to ensure the boats you buy are safe and well-built. As the…

  • Cruisers Yachts Unveils the All-New VTR Fleet

    Cruisers Yachts Unveils the All-New VTR Fleet The new VTR fleet from Cruisers Yachts features distinctive lines. Courtesy Cruisers Yachts Cruisers Yachts, a premier American yacht builder with more than 70 years of heritage, is proud to announce the launch of its newest fleet, the VTR. Designed and built in Oconto, Wisconsin, the VTR line…

  • All-New Brabus 1500 Shadow Makes Debut

    All-New Brabus 1500 Shadow Makes Debut Brabus Marine debuted a new model, the Brabus Shadow 1500 at the 2025 Cannes Yachting Festival last week. Brabus is a luxury mobility brand. Its Brabus Marine division customizes and enhances boats built by Axopar, with special treatments and unique features. You may know Brabus from the super cars…

  • 2025 Newport for New Products Winners Announced

    2025 Newport for New Products Winners Announced David Reed, Editor of Boating sibling media outlet Sailing World, presents the award for Best Wearable/Safety Gear to Mustang Survival (Mustang is the choice of the Boating editorial staff). Kevin Falvey I was pleased to be on hand at the Newport International Boat Show for the awarding of…

  • Marex Boats to Debut 440 Gourmet Cruiser in Newport

    Marex Boats to Debut 440 Gourmet Cruiser in Newport The Marex 440 Gourmet Cruiser brings indoor-outdoor entertainment to the water with its double-size kitchen and bar design that flows into the well-appointed cockpit. Courtesy Marex The Norwegian builder Marex is bringing its 440 Gourmet Cruiser to the U.S. for the first time, setting to debut…

  • Lowe Boats Announces New LF Pontoon Boat Lineup

    Lowe Boats Announces New LF Pontoon Boat Lineup The new Lowe Boats LF232 is the flagship of Lowe’s LF series designed to be fishing-first. Courtesy Lowe Boats Lowe Boats just announced its new lineup of LF pontoons, four models ranging from the LF172, the LF194, the LF214 and the LF232. Lowe says the lineup features…

  • Florida Boaters Involved in Wild Brawl at Popular Sandbar

    Florida Boaters Involved in Wild Brawl at Popular Sandbar A wild brawl between boaters on a Florida lake went viral last week after video of the incident was picked up by national news organizations. The video shows two groups of men throwing punches, knocking one participant unconscious, during a dispute at a popular sandbar.  Major…

  • Simms Fishing Launches Dead on the Water Collection

    Simms Fishing Launches Dead on the Water Collection Simms Fishing is ready to take you on the water for a long, strange trip. Courtesy Simms Fishing Calling all Dead Heads who also happen to be anglers and boaters. Simms Fishing just launched a limited release of gear and apparel related to the iconic band.  According…

  • Sea Ray Debuts New SDX 230 Series

    Sea Ray Debuts New SDX 230 Series The SDX 230 is a versatile craft that can cater to a variety of boating needs. Courtesy Sea Ray Sea Ray just announced the launch of its all-new SDX 230 series, featuring three models: the SDX 230, SDX 230 Outboard, and the SDX 230 Surf. It’s the newest…

  • Four Winns TH Series of Luxury Power Cats Debuts

    Four Winns TH Series of Luxury Power Cats Debuts Four Winns announces the TH (Twin Hull) series of power catamarans, including the TH33 and the TH38. Courtesy Four Winns Editor’s Note: While the Th33 is a brand-new boat, the TH38 is the same boat as the current model TH36, which graced the cover of BOATING…

  • NASCAR Legend Jimmy Johnson Is Set to Run Iconic Hydroplane

    NASCAR Legend Jimmy Johnson Is Set to Run Iconic Hydroplane As a child, Jimmie Johnson sat on the legendary hydroplane he would look to pilot 46 years later. Courtesy Atlas Van Lines Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion Jimmie Johnson is set to drive the restored Atlas Van Lines Blue Blaster hydroplane on August 1, 2025,…

  • Center Consoles Only $10,000 Blue Cat Challenge Set for July 29

    Center Consoles Only $10,000 Blue Cat Challenge Set for July 29 If you have a small(ish) boat that you think rides better on open water than the Blue Cat 17, you could possibly win $10,000. That’s the offer from popular Instagram creator, Center Consoles Only (CCO). Known for producing a variety of social media content,…

  • New Harris Pontoon Boats: Sunliner and Sunliner Sport

    New Harris Pontoon Boats: Sunliner and Sunliner Sport The Harris Boats Sunliner Sport 230 Sport cuts a smart course across the lake. Courtesy Harris Boats Boats have long stood as the standard for luxury and value in pontoon boats. From incorporation of digital switching to propulsion to tube design, Harris has often raised the pontoon…

  • Marine Businesses: Sponsor the National Boating Safety Awards

    Marine Businesses: Sponsor the National Boating Safety Awards The different levels of sponsorship are delineated on this chart from the Sea Tow Foundation. Courtesy Sea Tow Foundation Editor’s Note: Boating Editor-in-Chief Kevin Falvey is a member of the Sea Tow Foundation’s Boating Safety Advisory Council and urges other industry leaders to back this program. Established…

  • An Update on the New Regulations for Life Jackets

    An Update on the New Regulations for Life Jackets Wearing a PFD can save your life. Generated With Gemini Earlier this year, the U.S. Coast Guard implemented a new rule to harmonize standards for personal flotation devices (PFDs) with Canada. This change incorporates new American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards for PFDs, allowing manufacturers to…

  • Correct Craft Names Successor to Yeargin

    Correct Craft Names Successor to Yeargin Zach Hutcheson (left) will become Correct Craft CEO, and a board member, in April 2026, while Bill Yeargin (right) will become Chairman of the Board. Courtesy Correct Craft Correct Craft announced its 2026 leadership transition plan today, following Bill Yeargin’s earlier announcement that he will be stepping down as…

  • New 425-HP V10 Mercury Verado Outboard and Enhanced Mercury 350 V10 Released

    New 425-HP V10 Mercury Verado Outboard and Enhanced Mercury 350 V10 Released Mercury Marine introduced two V10 outboard engines, an all new 425 and a revamped and enhanced 350. Both engines are available as of this publication, according to Mercury. Courtesy Mercury Marine Mercury Marine debuted two new outboards, each based on its unique 5.7-liter,…

  • New Cobia 305 CC Hits the Market

    New Cobia 305 CC Hits the Market Cobia’s new 305 CC. Courtesy Cobia Boats The all-new Cobia 305 Center Console blends offshore angling capabilities with refined comfort and stylish lines. With a length overall of 30 feet 5 inches and a 10-foot-6-inch beam, Cobia’s 305 CC is rated for up to 800 hp.   Built using…

  • Sportfishing Boat Crashes Into the USS Midway Museum in Alleged BUI Incident

    Sportfishing Boat Crashes Into the USS Midway Museum in Alleged BUI Incident Consider this YouTube video, posted by CBS 8 San Diego, exhibit one of why you shouldn’t drink and boat. This vessel, described in news reports as a 50-foot sportfisherman, crashed into the USS Midway Museum in San Diego on Friday, then fled the…

  • Boating Fatalities at Lowest Number in 50 Years!

    Boating Fatalities at Lowest Number in 50 Years! On July 1, the Coast Guard released the 2024 Recreational Boating Statistics Report with the fewest U.S. fatalities in more than 50 years. While we celebrate the great news in overall boating deaths, the report contains some disturbing underlying statistics.  Stand-up paddleboarding saw a double-digit increase in…

  • Tigé Boats New 2026 Z3 Makes Debut

    Tigé Boats New 2026 Z3 Makes Debut Tigé Boats, Inc. is proud to release the all-new 2026 Z3. Representing the third generation of Tigé’s best-selling model, the all-new Z3 marks a significant evolution since the original model’s debut over 15 years ago. The Z3 has been completely redesigned and reimagined for 2026, incorporating advanced engineering…

  • MasterCraft Makes Waves at 2025 American Century Championship

    MasterCraft Makes Waves at 2025 American Century Championship A surfer rides the wake of a MasterCraft boat(top). Boats at the American Century Tournament on Lake Tahoe. Courtesy MasterCraft Boat Company, American Century Championship MasterCraft Boat Company, a subsidiary of MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc and the best-selling towboat brand, is proud to return as an official…

  • Bahamas Raises Fees, Enacts Stricter Regulation and Will Be Watching Boaters!

    Bahamas Raises Fees, Enacts Stricter Regulation and Will Be Watching Boaters! The Bahamas Civil Ensign and the U.S. flag, flown appropriately, aboard a U.S. power vessel cruising in Bahamian waters. Kevin Falvey Starting today, new rules are in place for cruising to the Bahamas. In addition to higher fees and more paperwork, our big Bahamian…

  • Alera Marine Group Officially Launches

    Alera Marine Group Officially Launches Editor’s Note: We will be visiting Alera Marine Group a few weeks after the publication date of this press release, and will be bringing you first hand reports about the boats. -KF Alera Marine Group is officially open for business (aleramarine.com) and making waves from day one. The company, founded…

  • Axopar and OneWater Unite for US Boat Sales and Service

    Axopar and OneWater Unite for US Boat Sales and Service Axopar’s fleet of “Adventure Boats” rafted together on crystal clear waters. Courtesy Axopar Axopar, the boat builder that won the prestigious Boating Boat of the Year in 2020, now partners with OneWater Marine, one of the largest and fastest-growing marine retailers. It was Axopar that, coming…

  • How to Ready a Racing Outboard

    How to Ready a Racing Outboard Tim Sharkey poses with, Kill Shot, the 13-foot Bullet, powered by a classic Evinrude SST 60, and bedecked with supporter’s logos. Courtesy Sharkey Images Tim Sharkey, is readying his 13-foot Bullet, Kill Shot, in preparation for the historic Statue of Liberty to Albany endurance run scheduled for September 13,…

  • Formula 360 CBR Debuts

    Formula 360 CBR Debuts Formula’s new 360 CBR provides deep-V performance, super-amenable topsides and luxuriously-comfortable belowdecks accommodations. Courtesy Formula Boats I remember when Formula Boats debuted its first Crossover Bowrider, the 350 CBR. It was June 27, 2012—I keep my notebooks from boat tests—when we got early access aboard the new 2013 model. I tested…

  • Viam and Viking Yachts Announce Robotic Sanding Partnership

    Viam and Viking Yachts Announce Robotic Sanding Partnership The Viking Yachts facility in New Gretna, NJ. Courtesy Viking Yacht Company Viam, the engineering platform for data, AI and automation, today announced a partnership with Viking Yachts, a global leader in sportfishing and cruising yachts with 1 million square feet of manufacturing facilities in New Jersey.…

  • Suzuki Marine Names Two Vice Presidents

    Suzuki Marine Names Two Vice Presidents Brandon Cerka (right) named Vice President Sales and Marketing of Suzuki Marine; Jacob Ewing (left) named Vice President Operations of Suzuki Marine. Courtesy Suzuki Marine Suzuki Marine USA today announced the promotion of two key executives to key vice presidential management positions.  Brandon Cerka will now serve as the…

  • Boating Innovator John Rinker Dies Age 93

    Boating Innovator John Rinker Dies Age 93 Boatbuilding innovator August 8, 1931-April 29, 2025. Courtesy Rinker Family It’s been awhile since I’ve written a story with Rinker in the headline. John Rinker is worthy of that, and much more. This co-founder of Rinker Boat Company was a driving force in recreational boating from the earliest…

  • Monterey Boats Celebrates Dual Award Wins With Employee Event Honoring the Elite 30

    Monterey Boats Celebrates Dual Award Wins With Employee Event Honoring the Elite 30 Monterey’s more than 400 employees honor Boating’s Boat of the Year, the Elite 30 OB, at Monterey headquarters, Williston, Florida. Courtesy Monterey Monterey Boats proudly hosted a company-wide celebration in honor of the Elite 30, which was recently named Boat of the…

  • Trawlerfest 2025 Set for Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show

    Trawlerfest 2025 Set for Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show Trawlerfest will be a highlight of the 2025 Anacortes Boat and Yacht Show. Courtesy Trawlerfest The Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show featuring Trawlerfest promises an impressive in-water selection of over 200 new and pre-owned boats, informative classes for both new and seasoned boaters, marine products and…

  • Statue of Liberty to Albany Powerboat Run Garners Support

    Statue of Liberty to Albany Powerboat Run Garners Support “The idea came from a historical race called Albany to NY Marathon that started in the late 1920’s,” says Tim Sharkey, referring to a generations-old boat race down the Hudson River from the New York State capital of Albany to New York City’s New York Harbor…

  • MasterCraft and Chevy Embark on the Rule The Water Tour 2025

    MasterCraft and Chevy Embark on the Rule The Water Tour 2025 See and demo 2025 MasterCraft Boats models at a Rule the Water Tour stop. Courtesy MasterCraft MasterCraft is back with its third annual Rule The Water demo tour, headlined by its recently redesigned iconic flagship model, the XStar 23 and 25. In partnership with…

  • Let Her Rip Tour Set for 2025

    Let Her Rip Tour Set for 2025 “This campaign is about empowering and inspiring women to build confidence and feel their best on the water.” –Meagan Ethell Courtesy MasterCraft Now in its fifth successful year, the MasterCraft Let Her Rip Tour powered by Progressive takes off for 2025. Let Her Rip is about empowering and…

  • Highfield Boats, Tohatsu America, Announce “The Big Pink Charity Auction” to Benefit Cancer Research and the National Breast Cancer Foundation

    Highfield Boats, Tohatsu America, Announce “The Big Pink Charity Auction” to Benefit Cancer Research and the National Breast Cancer Foundation The Highfield Sport 360 RIB is a versatile boat, and 40hp Tohatsu outboard provides it with plenty of power for a full day of family fun on the water. Courtesy Highfield Boats Highfield Boats USA,…

  • Performance-Boat Endurance Run Slated for Fall 2025

    Performance-Boat Endurance Run Slated for Fall 2025 Tim Sharkey, boating photographer and boatbuilder, will make an endurance run aboard his Bullet 130 SV “Kill Shot,” that he built and restored, powered by a vintage Johnson SST 60 outboard rebuilt and readied by John Tiger, Boating contributing editor. Courtesy Tim Sharkey Boatbuilder, noted boating photographer, contributor…

  • Grady-White Boats Names New Director of Sales and Customer Relations

    Grady-White Boats Names New Director of Sales and Customer Relations Grady-White Boats announces the promotion of Todd Leggett to Director of Sales and Customer Relations. Courtesy Grady-White Boats Grady-White Boats announces the promotion of Todd Leggett to Director of Sales and Customer Relations. In his new position, Leggett will manage all sales operations and oversee…

  • Manitou Wins IBI Boatbuilding Prize in Partnership With Kirk Cousins of the Atlanta Falcons

    Manitou Wins IBI Boatbuilding Prize in Partnership With Kirk Cousins of the Atlanta Falcons As part of the 10th edition of the Boat Builder Awards run by IBI and METSTRADE, Manitou is thrilled to receive the award for Retail Marketing Initiative as a result of a unique partnership with professional quarterback Kirk Cousins. This award…

  • Düsseldorf Boat Show 2025 Set to Be Biggest Yet

    Düsseldorf Boat Show 2025 Set to Be Biggest Yet Starting on January 18, Düsseldorf, Germany, will once again be the center of the international water sports industry for nine days. With 1,500 exhibitors in 16 exhibition halls and more than 1,000 boats and yachts, boot will vividly demonstrate its global appeal. Companies from over 60 countries…