Flexiteek accelerates global expansion strategy across the US, Africa and Asia
For more than two decades Flexiteek has built its reputation as a leading name in synthetic marine decking across...
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.
Why a classic Martha’s Vineyard skiff is making a comeback decades later
Decades after production stopped, a legacy is being revived with the launch of the new Tashmoo 18. The original...
West Marine to close 59 stores amid bankruptcy woes
Information filed in court documents reveals the locations of 59 West Marine stores slated to close as the company...
Harbor Island West Marina begins $70m redevelopment
San Diego’s Harbor Island West Marina has marked the start of construction on a $70m redevelopment project that will...
American Sailing appoints David Taylor as CEO
American Sailing has appointed David E. Taylor as CEO of American Sailing and its affiliated platforms, North U, American...
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...
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...
