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Friday, October 17, 2025

DockMaster will host its 2025 User Conference November 9-13, 2025, at the West Palm Beach Marriott in West Palm Beach, Florida. The four-day industry event features a welcome cocktail reception, comprehensive training sessions, and exclusive product previews. Marina owners, operators, and service managers will be able to explore

tags: Boating Industry, Business Growth, DockMaster, Marina Management, Marina Operations, Marine Technology, Networking Event, Operational Efficiency, Software Solutions, Training & Education, User Conference

Thursday, October 16, 2025

The AI Current Beneath the Surface Artificial Intelligence is not coming, it’s already here. And if you’re in the boating world, especially the highly competitive 20–50 foot segment, AI is beginning to do something rare: quietly reinvent everything. What makes this transformation so important isn’t the size

by: Scott MacFarland

tags: AI in Marine, Artificial Intelligence, Boat Manufacturing, Boat Sales & Service, Boating Industry, Digital Innovation, Future of Boating, Marina Management, Marine Technology, Predictive Maintenance, Smart Boating

Sunday, October 12, 2025

GOST® (Global Ocean Security Technologies), a world leader in marine security, tracking, monitoring and video surveillance systems, announced today that its Specter Ai has been awarded the Product of Excellence Award by the 2025 National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) Conference and Expo in the category of Remote Vessel

tags: AI, Global, GOST, Marine Industry, NMEA, Ocean, Security, tech, Technology

Saturday, October 11, 2025

A rendering of the redeveloped Legacy Harbour Marina in Fort Myers. Michael Graves & Associates. Legacy Harbour Marina in Fort Myers, Florida, is moving forward with plans to rebuild following the damage caused by Hurricane Ian, which made landfall in September 2022. The category four storm brought damaging winds and

tags: damage, Florida, Fort Myers, Gulf Coast, hurricane, Hurricane Ian, Legacy Harbour Marina, reconstruction

Friday, October 10, 2025

Tucked away in Michigan's St. Clair River Delta, Harsens Island feels like a world apart, yet it's only an hour from Detroit. The stunning blue waters create a picturesque scene in summer and fall, where people can enjoy leisurely afternoons at a relaxed pace. This island destination lies between the United States and Canada, at the

tags: Boating, Destination, Fishing, Harsens Island, History, Lighthouse, Michigan, Travel

Thursday, October 9, 2025

Colony Marine, a founding NAVAN dealer and trusted name for over 60 years, is proud to introduce the NAVAN C30 and S30 to North American waters. Already popular across Europe, these models combine advanced technology, exceptional performance, and versatile comfort—perfect for any lifestyle. Both the C30 and S30 are built on

tags: Boating, brand, Colony Marine, Michigan, NAVAN, NAVAN C30, NAVAN S30, North America

Sunday, October 5, 2025

The Marine Trades Institute (MTI) Board of Directors has announced a decision to pause construction on its planned school expansion project. The decision follows a comprehensive review led by a special committee formed earlier this summer to evaluate the school’s financial position and strategize for long-term

tags: Boating industry workforce, Boating workforce training, Financial sustainability, Marine education programs, Marine industry education, Marine trades careers, Marine Trades Institute, MTI expansion project, School construction pause, Student-focused growth, Vocational training

Saturday, October 4, 2025

New for 2025, the Axopar 29 Cross Console (CCX) redefines what a center console can be. Built for serious boaters who demand performance, innovation, and versatility, the 29 CCX brings Axopar’s award-winning DNA into a bold new design. It’s turning heads across the Great Lakes and is now available at Manitowoc Marina.

tags: 2025 boat models, Axopar 29 CCX, Axopar Boats, Center console boat, Great Lakes Boating, Innovative boat design, Manitowoc Marina, Performance boats, Versatile boats, Watersports boats

Friday, October 3, 2025

Walstrom Marine is pleased to announce that Far Side Properties, working in collaboration with Walstrom, has acquired the Viridian commercial office building at 13561 South West Bay Shore Drive. Exact plans for the site are still to be determined, as Far Side and Walstrom have been in conversations with other nearby property owners.

tags: Bay Harbor, Boat slip shortage, Community waterfront planning, Far Side Properties, Marina development, Mixed-use waterfront project, Viridian building acquisition, Walstrom Marine

Thursday, October 2, 2025

Rightboat.com, one of the fastest-growing marine marketplaces in the US and UK, has announced the launch of Propel, a new OEM-focused marketing program purpose-built to deliver targeted exposure, lead generation, and brand control for manufacturers of new boats. Developed in response to evolving digital demands from OEMs and dealers,

tags: Aquila boats, Boat marketing, Boat sales platform, Formula Boats, Lead generation marine industry, Marine industry innovation, Ocean Alexander, OEM marketing program, Propel, Rightboat

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