ABBRA sets annual field trip locations
May 31, 2011
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. — The American Boat Builders & Repairers Association has finalized the locations for its annual field trip. The trip departs via coach bus July 19, just after the close of the groups annual conference from the event’s host hotel. According to the group, the locations... Read more »
BoatUS opposes California Bottom Paint Bill
May 31, 2011
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California State Senate is about to consider a bill to ban copper antifouling paint for recreational boats, otherwise known as bottom paint. California Senate Bill 623 has passed through two committees and is now headed to a vote by the full Senate. Because the proposal will... Read more »
Sales, optimism grow in New Jersey
May 31, 2011
NEW GRETNA, N.J. — The marine industry may be on the upswing in New Jersey, if Viking Yacht Co. is any indicator. The company is expected to sell 55 to 60 boats during this fiscal year, which ends July 1 — an increase of 42 boats over last year. It has also called back about 200 workers; most of... Read more »
DuraSafe adds new distributors
May 31, 2011
NEW BERLIN, Wis. – DuraSafe products are now being distributed by nine new distributors. The distributors are Ellett Brothers, Bell Industries, Hutchings Marine, Stag Parkway, Northern Wholesale Supply, KTL Canada, Sportsman’s Supply, A.C. Kerman and Atlas Trailer Coach Products. DuraSafe designs... Read more »
Reporter checks in with boat patrol
May 31, 2011
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Some police officers on Milwaukee’s force do their duty on Lake Michigan, the Milwaukee River and at marinas, as they patrol the waters on a Zodiac boat. Their primary concern: looking for equipment malfunctions (defective lights, for example), law compliance (life jackets, speeding,... Read more »
Management Lessons from Youth Sports
May 31, 2011
By Dan Coughlin, The Dan Coughlin Co. — A few weeks ago I completed a really enjoyable five-year experience of coaching my son’s recreational soccer teams. I was an assistant coach and a head coach for Ben’s soccer teams from kindergarten co-ed soccer where we used Nerf soccer balls in indoor soccer... Read more »
Legendary Marine opens first rental operation
May 27, 2011
DESTIN, Fla.— Legendary Marine recently launched its first rental operation, MidBay Powerboat Rentals, located at Legendary’s Destin location, according to a release from the company. At MidBay Powerboat Rentals, fishing boats, pontoons, sportboats and jet skis are available for rental periods ranging... Read more »
Pennsylvania hosts license-free fishing days
May 27, 2011
HARRISBURG, Penn. — The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission has designated two summer dates as “Fish for Free Days.” The first date is May 30, Memorial Day; the second date is Sept. 5, Labor Day. The Fish for Free Days allow anyone (resident or non-resident) to legally fish without a fishing... Read more »
Weld Mount Systems develops new website
May 27, 2011
DURHAM, Conn. — Weld Mount, a manufacturer of adhesives and fasteners for marine applications, has developed a new website that uses multimedia to explain its products and their uses. The new website has an entire section devoted to marine applications, found under the “applications” tab. The... Read more »
Attessa IV named “Best Rebuilt Yacht of 2011”
May 27, 2011
VANCOUVER, B.C.- The Attessa IV, a 330-foot yacht formerly known as Evergreen, was awarded the Best Rebuilt Yacht of 2011 award at the World Superyacht Awards earlier this month, according to a release. The transformation from Evergreen to Attessa IV began in 2007 and is the largest refit in North American... Read more »
