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Thursday, August 6, 2020

WHAT: The 2020 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), the largest in-water boat show on the seven seas owned by the Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF) and produced by Informa Markets, will showcase its 61st annual premier exhibition of the industry's latest and greatest boats, yachts and superyachts,

tags: Boat Show, COVID-19, South Coast

Thursday, August 6, 2020

Helly Hansen, a global leader in technical sailing apparel, announced its partnership with The Ocean Race, sailing’s toughest team challenge. With over 140 years of knowledge, experience and expertise in developing performance-driven apparel, the Norwegian-based brand is trusted by professionals around the world and will be the

tags: Beyond the Lakes, Clothing & Shoes, Racing, Sailing

Wednesday, August 5, 2020

The National Sailing Hall of Fame announced today that its new home will be named The Sailing Museum, offering an innovative multi-media experience dedicated to celebrating sailing’s heritage, showcasing its heroes and inspiring generations of sailors to come. Situated in the historic Armory building on the waterfront in

tags: Awards, East Coast, History, Racing, Sailing

Monday, August 3, 2020

Afton’s premier yacht brokerage has reinvented itself with new ownership. When Yachtbrokers Inc. decided to close up shop, Glenn Orehosky saw an opportunity to serve the needs of the Minnesota boat brokerage market and took quick action by opening Yacht Brokers of Afton. Glenn brings over thirty five years of business

tags: Brokerage, Inland Boating, Lake Superior

Friday, July 31, 2020

The first Hylas H57 made its “sailing debut” on San Francisco Bay. A new bluewater sailing vessel that brings Hylas Yachts’ core values to discerning sailors seeking a mix of proven construction, updated technology, and crisp fresh lines. “Tacking the new Hylas H57 through the typically breezy San Francisco

tags: New Boat Models, Sailing, West Coast

Sunday, July 26, 2020

US Sailing and the U.S. Match Racing Championships Committee have announced the cancellation of the 2020 U.S. Match Racing Championship, originally scheduled to be hosted by the Rochester Y​acht Club in Rochester, NY. The U.S. Match Racing Championship Committee had plan​ned to issue invitations at the end of June, but

tags: COVID-19, Events, Lake Ontario, Racing, Sailing, West Coast

Saturday, July 25, 2020

The U.S. Boat Shows division of Informa Markets, the leading exhibitions organizer that operates the world’s leading international boat and yacht events, including the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), is introducing AllSecure, a newly enhanced approach to health and safety at all of its events. This announcement

tags: Boat Show, COVID-19, safety, South Coast

Friday, July 24, 2020

Nestled within the heart of New York State lives Syracuse, NY, a place where the community’s relationship to waterways runs deep. Located within Onondaga County, this destination combines the modern amenities of a vibrant city with rich outdoor culture. Rolling hills and greenery surround lakes, rivers, and canals that touch

tags: Destination, Inland Boating, Lake Ontario, Travel

Sunday, July 19, 2020

Surrounding Father's Day, the Virtual Palm Beach International Boat Show and the MIAPBC worked with MarineMax to offer one Frontline Hero a "Father's Day on the Water." The lucky winner was a deserving father who also doubles as a police officer and community philanthropist. Early on Tuesday, June 16, Sergeant James McDowell of the

tags: Charity, Feel Good Story, Promotions & Giveaways, South Coast

Friday, July 17, 2020

For the third year in a row, MarineMax partnered with Habitat for Humanity to present a deserving family the keys to their new home in Clearwater, Florida. “A Habitat for Humanity house dedication ceremony is life-changing,” states Brett McGill, MarineMax Chief Executive Officer and President. “The pandemic

tags: Charity, Feel Good Story, South Coast

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