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Tuesday, November 2, 2021

Say hello to the new owners of Erie Islands Sailing School! Tricia & Kent Purvis are looking forward to expanding services and building on the school’s already-great reputation.

tags: Employment News, Sailing

Friday, May 21, 2021

Family values and exceptional service only grow larger at Executive Yacht with the key addition of Steve Jackman to the team.

tags: Dealerships, Employment News

Thursday, March 4, 2021

If it were up to Bennington, there will never be a pontoon boat shortage. They are expanding to make more boats!

tags: Employment News, Job Opportunites

Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Whether you are selling a previously owned boat or looking to purchase a new boat, Travis Smith’s enthusiasm and professionalism will make the selling or buying process an effortless and enjoyable experience. With great pride in his work, Travis excels in creating knowledgeable relationships with his clients, which allows him to

tags: Brokerage, Dealerships, Employment News, Used Boats

Thursday, September 10, 2020

Located in Michigan, the family owned business of Nautical Specialties, Inc., dba. Lasdrop Shaft Seals, owned by Paul, Chris, and Meagen VanDerMass, was recently sold to a close family friend, Kyle Mosher. Lasdrop started in 1975 when Bernard Perrin, a retired French Navy sailor, created one of the first dripless propeller shaft seals

tags: Accessories, Employment News

Wednesday, July 22, 2020

Melanie Kyle, Director of Operations for the Marine Ad Network, and Savannah Hess, Editor of Great Lakes Scuttlebutt magazine, have been named to the 2020 list of ‘Women Making Waves’ as selected by Boating Industry Magazine. Among nearly 100 nominations this year, the recognition is intended to highlight 25 women in the

tags: Awards, Employment News, Women In Boating

Sunday, June 28, 2020

Two of Brunswick’s senior executives, Brenna Preisser, Brunswick Chief Human Resources Officer & President of Business Acceleration and Michelle Dauchy, Mercury Marine Chief Marketing Officer, have been selected by Boating Industry Magazine to its list of “Women Making Waves”. This annual designation is given to

tags: Awards, Employment News, Women In Boating

Tuesday, June 23, 2020

JBYS is thrilled to welcome Josh Northrop to our team of incredible marine industry professionals! Josh has been an avid boater his entire life; growing up on Lake Erie and boating throughout the Great Lakes. After graduating college Josh decided to make boating a career and has spent the last 17 years guiding his clients to the

by: Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales

tags: Employment News, Lake Erie

Thursday, May 28, 2020

BRP (TSX: DOO; NASDAQ: DOOO) announced yesterday it has re-oriented its marine business by focusing on the growth of its boat brands with new technology and innovative marine products. We will discontinue production of Evinrude E-TEC and E-TEC G2 outboard engines. Our Sturtevant, WI, facility, will be repurposed for new projects to

tags: COVID-19, Employment News, Engines

Thursday, May 21, 2020

A local small business with two locations is changing hands, TowBoatUS Lorain and TowBoatUS Vermillion. The 24-hour, on water towing ports on Lake Erie new owner is longtime manager and lead towing captain John Piskura. The Gulf War veteran and retired fireman/paramedic purchased the locations, which provide routine on-water

tags: Boat Club, Employment News, safety, Towing

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