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Saturday, November 29, 2025

Marine navigation company Savvy Navvy introduces a new NMEA Connect feature, which seamlessly integrates NMEA-enabled boat instruments with the app, providing real-time data and enhanced AIS visibility. Working with award-winning Actisense, recognised globally for their NMEA interconnectivity speciality, Savvy Navvy’s new NMEA

tags: Boat Technology, Boaters, Boating, NMEA, Savvy Navvy, tech, Technology

Friday, November 28, 2025

Le Boat, the leader in luxury houseboat vacations across Canada and Europe, is thrilled to announce limited-time Black Friday and Cyber Monday offers — giving travellers the chance to book their dream boating getaway for less. From November 20th to December 2nd, your customers can enjoy 20% off on select Le Boat vacations.

tags: Black Friday, Boaters, Canada, England, France, Holland, Travel, vacation

Thursday, November 27, 2025

A week of experience with an alternative propulsion system. I’ve tested many electric and diesel-electric propulsion systems over the past few years, but it’s one thing to drive one for an hour and another to live with one for a week in a real-world application. That’s why I jumped at the chance to charter a

by: Zuzana Prochazka

tags: BoatTest, Dream Yacht Charter, Dufour 53, JOOOL, sailboat, Sailing, sailing community

Sunday, November 23, 2025

Waterfront Brands, the leading provider of premium waterfront equipment and solutions, proudly introduces the next evolution of Rhino Marine Systems — building on over 40 years of proven performance to become a comprehensive dock brand engineered for strength, versatility, and enduring reliability in every waterfront

tags: aluminum docks, commercial docks, dock portfolio launch, dock systems, Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, marina equipment, marine industry news, marine infrastructure, residential docks, Rhino Marine Systems, shoreline products, steel docks, Waterfront Brands, waterfront solutions

Saturday, November 22, 2025

Navy Pier Marina is proud to announce that project founder and developer Randy D. Podolsky has received the Yachtsperson of the Year Award from the Chicago Yachting Association. This annual CYA award recognizes exceptional efforts and endeavors to enhance the boating experience for recreational boaters on Lake Michigan and

tags: boating awards, boating lifestyle, Chicago boating community, Chicago Yachting Association, Great Lakes boating, Great Loop destinations, Lake Michigan marinas, marina news, Navy Pier Marina, Randy Podolsky, transient boating, urban marinas, Yachtsperson of the Year

Friday, November 21, 2025

The crews at the three Irish Boat Shop locations are creating literal boatloads of food to assist their communities during this holiday season, in conjunction with Northman Den Youth Services and The Father Fred Foundation. The Traverse City location is kicking off Irish Boat Shop’s “Fill the Boat Food Drive” with

tags: boating community, Charlevoix events, community events, Fill the Boat Food Drive, Harbor Springs events, holiday food drive, holiday giving, Irish Boat Shop, marine industry news, nonprofit partnerships, Northern Michigan community, philanthropy, Traverse City events

Thursday, November 20, 2025

The Aquila 46 Coupe has been nominated for the 2026 European Powerboat of the Year award in the catamaran category, adding to the model's growing list of industry recognition since its debut earlier this year. The nomination places the 46 Coupe alongside four other power catamarans competing in the category. German marine

tags: 12m cabin, 2026 boating awards, Aquila 46 Coupe, Aquila Hydro Glide, Aquila Power Catamarans, boat nominations, boot Düsseldorf, Cannes Yachting Festival, cruising catamarans, European Powerboat of the Year, marine industry news, Mercury Verado V12, Miami International Boat Show, power catamarans, Volvo Penta D6, yacht design

Sunday, November 16, 2025

When it comes to boating, questions are endless, and that’s a good thing. From insurance coverage and financing to documentation and safe boating practices, every boater, new or experienced, wants to make sure they’re doing things right. That’s exactly why Manitowoc Marina’s Sandusky location hosted its first

by: By Manitowoc Marina Yacht Sales – Sandusky, Ohio

tags: Boaters, Boating, Boating 101, Insurance, marine industry, Marine industry education, Sandusky Yacht Club, Women Boaters

Saturday, November 15, 2025

New Hope, Minn. (October 20, 2025) – When boating season ends and it’s time to pull the boat out of the water, your Norsk Lithium batteries deserve a little attention before you call it a year. Winter storage is the perfect time to take advantage of Deep Sleep™ Mode, a built-in feature that protects your batteries

tags: bass boat setup, battery maintenance, boating tips, Deep Sleep Mode, lithium boat batteries, marine batteries, marine electronics, Norsk Guardian App, Norsk Lithium, off-season prep, trolling motor power, winter battery storage

Friday, November 14, 2025

AkzoNobel’s Yacht coatings business has been named an EPIC Award winner at this year's IBEX Show for setting the industry benchmark in training globally. Hundreds of marine industry leaders gathered for the ceremony in Tampa, Florida, on the 8th of October to celebrate organizations shaping the future of the industry through

tags: AkzoNobel yacht coatings, EPIC Award winner, IBEX Show 2025, marine industry innovation, sustainable paint application, VR spray gun training, yacht coatings training, Yacht Paint Application Center, YPAC Gold Coast City Marina

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