IBEX 2026 opens registration with expanded education programme and 730+ exhibitors
Registration has opened for the 2026 International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX). Billed as North America’s premier technical trade...
USA boats and boating
What’s happening in the marine trade in the USA? Find out about new boats, marine trade shows, new products and interesting stories which affect the industry.
Parker Boats appoints Whitman Barnes as president
Parker Boats has appointed its finance director, Whitman Barnes, as president, succeeding Scott Bauer. Correct Craft acquired Parker Boats...
Manari Yachts secures US distribution via Powerboats USA partnership
US boatbuilder Manari Yachts has appointed Miami-based Powerboats USA as its official dealer for the United States market, establishing...
BRP posts 29% increase in first-quarter revenue
BRP – maker of Sea-Doo watercraft – reported revenues of CA$2.39bn (US$1.7bn) for the first quarter of fiscal 2027, ended...
IBEX and Metstrade launch US market entry programme
IBEX and Metstrade have partnered with the National Marine Representatives Association and the Marine Marketers of America to introduce...
Fisherman survives terrifying fireball after onboard explosion
One moment, Connor Gecewicz and three friends were heading out for a fishing trip. The next, a suspected fault...
US summit on abandoned boats – deadline for speakers nears
With the 1 June 2026 deadline fast approaching, the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water has issued...
Flexiteek sees strong first-year results at US fabrication site
UK-based synthetic marine decking manufacturer Flexiteek is continuing to accelerate its US growth with an expanding Florida operation, which...
Mastercraft completes acquisition of Marine Products Corp
US-based power and leisure boat manufacturer MasterCraft Boat Holdings has successfully completed its acquisition of Marine Products Corporation, a...
West Marine files for bankruptcy protection in Delaware
US-based boat retailer West Marine has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Delaware, according to a court filing....
Video: California fire ignited by stranded sailor’s flare burns 14,500 acres
A wildfire believed to have been sparked by emergency flares from a stranded sailor has burned through more than...
