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West Marine has announced the start of its spring grant cycle: Candidates may now apply for 2017 BlueFuture grants. The organization will accept applications until May 1. BlueFuture grants were…

Thousands of new boats, gear and electronics were displayed at the 2017 Miami International Boat Show. Below are a few of the highlights. Boston Whaler’s 380 Outrage made its world…

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and Boating Writers International (BWI) honored winners of the 2017 Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show Innovation Awards, recognizing exceptionally groundbreaking new consumer marine…

Buying a pre-owned vehicle can be nerve wracking. However with a new Certified Pre-Owned Program, Hinckley Yachts is taking the stress out of buying used. Hinckley’s CPO program offers extended…

A new safety device may become a staple on boats as it receives increasing support for development. Life Cell, a floating safety device by Life Cell Marine Safety, recently was…

Denys Lapointe, executive vice president of BRP’s Design and Innovation Centre, received the NMMA Canada Hall of Fame award for his contributions toward the advancement of the marine industry. This…

Dockwa recently acquired Marinas.com, the online marine directory with more than 100,000 users. Through the Dockwa app and online platform, boaters can reserve slips and moorings. The acquisition also encompasses…

The U.S. Coast Guard honored Brunswick’s David Marlow for his “outstanding  contributions to recreational boating safety” by awarding him the Meritorious Public Service Award — the second highest public service…

One lucky winner will receive a free, seven-day tour of Ohio’s Lake Erie shore this summer. Northern Ohio’s visitors bureaus have banned together to create the Tour the Shore vacation…

Lake & Bay Yacht Sales, in Lakeside-Marblehead, Ohio, is celebrating 25 years in business. Owned by Ted Patrick, Lake & Bay Yacht Sales has represented the Egg Harbor Group since…