More than 300 agencies involved in Operation Dry Water
June 30, 2011
LEXINGTON, Ky. — During the weekend of June 24-26, 313 agencies from around the country registered and participated in Operation Dry Water, a national weekend of Boating Under the Influence (BUI) education and enforcement aimed at reducing alcohol and drug-related accidents and fatalities. According... Read more »
Holiday marketing to encourage sober skippers
June 30, 2011
SOUTHOLD, N.Y. — Sea Tow captains will spread a “sober skipper” message to boaters across the country during the 4th of July holiday weekend. Sea Tow will distribute 30,000 koozies – foam can insulators – to boaters that are emblazoned with the message: “Booze and Boats don’t mix. Designate... Read more »
Tacktick acquired by Raymarine
June 30, 2011
MERRIMACJ, N.H. — Marine electronics company Raymarine has acquired Tacktick, a manufacturer of sports precision instruments. Tacktick, formed in 1996 and based in Havant, Hampshire, United Kingdom, develops and manufactures wireless, solar powered instruments for the marine market. Raymarine purchased... Read more »
Virginia marine police to crack down on unregistered anglers
June 30, 2011
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Attention Virginia anglers: the state’s marine police will use the July 4 weekend to start cracking down on those who are not registered in the Virginia Fisherman Identification Program. Registration is required of any adult that fishes in the state’s saltwaters or for saltwater... Read more »
Hornet Marine adds Ocean Performance to dealer network
June 30, 2011
BRISTOL, Conn. — Hornet Marine, a manufacturer of customizable powerboats, has added Ocean Performance to its growing dealer network. Ocean Performance, based in Old Saybrook, Conn., is an award-winning dealership specializing in power boating. It sells new and used boats and offers service and storage.... Read more »
Wisconsin announces additional Clean Marinas
June 30, 2011
BAYFIELD, Wis. — Mayor Ralph Brzezinski of Washburn and Mayor Larry MacDonald of Bayfield announced the newly certified Clean Marinas at a press conference at a Clean Marina Workshop at Pike Bay Marina in Bayfield, Wis. Wisconsin now has 17 Clean Marinas since the certification program began in July... Read more »
MTA/NJ encourages members to act on funding issue
June 30, 2011
MANASQUAN, N.J. — The Marine Trades Association of New Jersey (MTA/NJ) is urging its membership to take action to reinstate funding for the I Boat NJ program. According to a statement from the association, state budget negotiations are underway and funding for the I Boat NJ program is being redirected... Read more »
IMI announces October study tour marinas
June 30, 2011
WARREN, R.I. — The International Marina Institute (IMI), a training subsidiary of the Association of Marina Industries (AMI), will visit six facilities during its 5th annual Southeast Florida Marina Study Tour Oct. 26–27, 2011. The tour, based this year at the Sheraton Suites Cypress Creek in Fort... Read more »
Brownie’s to acquire US 1 Scuba Inc.
June 30, 2011
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Brownie’s Marine Group, a designer and distributor of recreational diving products, has entered into a non-binding letter of intent to purchase the real estate and substantially all of the assets of U.S. 1 Scuba Inc., a traditional owner/operator “SCUBA” store... Read more »
Senator speaks out against Lake Ontario boat discharge
June 29, 2011
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) recently gave public support to a proposal to ban boat waste discharge in Lake Ontario. Untreated waste discharge is already banned in Lake Ontario, but the state’s Department of Environmental Conservation is pushing for no discharge whatsoever.... Read more »
