EPA asks for comments on boating practices
March 31, 2011
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is asking boaters to report how they operate and maintain their boats as a part of determining new recreational watercraft management practices. The deadline for comments is June 2. “Management Practices would be methods, techniques,... Read more »
Ohio joins lapsed boater recruitment pilot program
March 31, 2011
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The Recreational Boating Fishing Foundation recently announced that the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Watercraft will participate in RBFF’s Lapsed Boat Registration Pilot Program aimed at increasing boat registration renewals among lapsed boaters. Ohio is... Read more »
Gurit acquires balsa material producer Balseurop
March 31, 2011
ZURICH, Switzerland — Gurit has signed a contract to acquire the Spanish balsa material producer Balseurop. The transaction is divided into a purchase of a majority stake now, followed by performance-based installments during the coming years. The total purchase price is approximately $28 million.... Read more »
IBBI presents Supplier of the Year awards
March 31, 2011
BENTON, Ill. — Independent Boat Builders Inc. presented Supplier of the Year awards at its annual purchasing conference earlier this month in St. Louis. IBBI honored Foam Supplies, Inland Plywood and Piedmont Plastics as Supplier of the Year. Those companies were chosen on the basis of a survey... Read more »
Furuno announces rebate program
March 31, 2011
CAMAS, Wash. — Furuno has started it springs sales season with the NavNet 3D Spring Rebate program. Rebate amounts will range from $50 to $300 per product. Rebates will be offered on NavNet 3D MFDs and accessories including DRS Radar Sensors (domes and open arrays), Fish Finders (DFF1 & DFF3),... Read more »
Windy Boats forms partnership with Eidsgaard Design
March 31, 2011
NEDENES, Norway — Windy Boats of Norway is cooperating London-based interior design firm Eidsgaard Design on a new interior vision for its latest generation of boats. EDL has been charged with creating a distinctive new Windy interior aesthetic that combines contemporary design and fine craftsmanship... Read more »
Charter boat workshop scheduled
March 31, 2011
OCEAN CITY, Md. — The eighth annual Delmarva Charter Boat Operators Workshop will be held April 16 in Ocean City. The one-day program will run from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Organized jointly by the Sea Grant Extension programs at the University of Maryland and the University of Delaware, the workshop will... Read more »
Sustain Patience, Sustain Effort, Sustain Learning
March 31, 2011
By Dan Coughlin, The Dan Coughlin Co. — Some people dig for gold. Others dig for oil. I like to dig for habits that people use to achieve success over an extended period of time. I’m interested in how Warren Buffett started with ten dollars and built a fortune worth tens of billions of dollars. I’m... Read more »
Rosemont show to replace America’s Outdoor Show
March 30, 2011
CHICAGO —The date is set for the 2012 annual National Marine Manufacturers Association Rosemont Sportfishing, Travel & Outdoors Show. The event will take place on Jan. 25-29 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill. This event replaces America’s Outdoor Show, which folded... Read more »
BoatUS, CNA continue insurance partnership
March 30, 2011
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Boat Owners Association of the U.S. and Chicago-based insurance underwriter CNA will continue their partnership to offer marine insurance products to recreational boaters. The BoatUS and CNA partnership offers a variety of coverages for boats of all types, from yachts to personal... Read more »
