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Thursday, May 14, 2026

The 2026 Bay Harbor Lake Marina In-Water Boat Show on June 19-21 is set to be one of the region’s most anticipated waterfront events, bringing together boating enthusiasts, industry professionals, and families for an unforgettable showcase of innovation, lifestyle, and community. Nestled along the scenic shoreline, Bay Harbor

tags: Bay Harbor, Bay Harbor Lake Marina, Bay Harbor Lake Marina In-Water Boat Show, Boat Show, Boating, Community, Innovation, Marina, Waterfront

Friday, May 1, 2026

A proprietary-engineered docking technology purpose engineered to solve one of the biggest challenges for pontoon owners: having the necessary precise control and maneuverability for pontoons at low speeds. For many pontoon owners, docking is the most stressful moment on the water—often determining whether they boat with

tags: Godfrey Marine, Hurricane deck boats, Innovation, low speeds, Pontoon Dock Assist, Pontoons, versatile

Saturday, April 18, 2026

The milestone celebration kicked off at the Palm Beach International Boat Show this past March, launching a seven-month global celebration honoring seven decades. Founded as American Marine Ltd. in 1956, the company began as a shipwright’s enterprise dedicated to building honest, capable boats. That ethos found its defining

tags: Anniversary, boatbuilding, Cruising, Grand Banks Yachts, Innovation, modern, Yacht

Saturday, March 28, 2026

For too many boaters, their boating experience quietly ends not because of a loss of interest, but because of a simple physical barrier: the step from dock to boat. That reality is what led Michigan resident Adam Begley to found HandiCaptain, an ADA compliant dock-to-boat transfer system designed to restore safe, independent access to

by: Bob Namar

tags: dock-to-boat, Family, HandiCaptain, Innovation, Marina, safety, Step

Thursday, March 26, 2026

US Sailing has named Sam Gervais and the Lowcountry Maritime School (LMS) the 2025 Award Winner for Creative Innovations in Community Sailing Programming, recognizing the school’s DF95 Middle School Radio-Controlled Model Sailboat STEM Program. With the initial idea from Bob Johnstone, the program was developed by Sam Gervais,

tags: Award, Community Sailing Programming, Innovation, Lowcountry Maritime School, Radio-Controlled, sailboat, STEM, US Sailing, winner

Sunday, March 8, 2026

DOCKMATE®, manufacturer of advanced wireless remote control systems for yachts, announced today its next-generation marine control technology, the DOCKMATE PRO, has been awarded the 2026 Miami International Boat Show Innovation Award in the Propulsion Equipment & Parts category. Organized by the National Marine Manufacturers

tags: announcement, Award, DOCKMATE®, Innovation, marine technology, Miami, Miami International Boat Show, Miami International Boat Show Innovation Award, Remote Control, Technology, Wireless, Yacht

Saturday, March 7, 2026

Boat shows are the perfect place to shop for a new boat, and the Progressive Novi Boat Show is the place to be this March. With 85 exhibitors lining the showplace wall-to-wall with hundreds of boats to see, boaters can purchase anything from trailers and electronics to marina slips, docks, and accessories. The industry has

tags: Affordable, Boat, Boat Show, Budget, Design, Family, Fishing, Fun, Great Lakes, Innovation, Michigan, Novi Boat Show, Progressive Novi Boat Show, shop

Saturday, February 21, 2026

De Antonio Yachts continues its international growth with its official entry into the Canadian market through the appointment of Central Marine Midland as the exclusive dealer for Ontario. With three locations serving the iconic Georgian Bay, Central Marine strengthens the brand’s presence in one of Canada’s most active

tags: Canada, Central Marine Midland, Dealer, DeAntonio Yachts, Exclusive Dealer, Growth, Iconic, Innovation, international, Marine, Ontario, Premium

Sunday, February 15, 2026

Blue Venture Forum’s (BVF) 11th Annual Blue Innovation Symposium (https://blueinnovationsymposium.com) featured a full speaker lineup of top influencers from the Blue Tech movement and starts Monday with offsite tours of key Blue Tech facilities in the area. “The lineup of speakers at this year’s Blue Innovation

tags: 11th annual, Advancements, Blue Tech, Blue Venture Forum, Boating, Engineering, Facilities, Influencers, Innovation, Movement, new technology, Symposium, Technology, Uncerwater Vehicles, Underwater

Friday, February 6, 2026

Revolution Marine Group recently announced the first delivery of the Canados Heritage 36- Foot sport cruiser to the Americas, marking a major milestone for the Italian shipyard’s innovative Heritage power catamaran line. Built in Rome, Italy at the Canados shipyard, the Heritage 36’ establishes a new benchmark in

tags: america, Canados, Catamaran, delivery, first, Heritage, Innovation, Marine, milestone, power, Revolution Marine Group, shipyard, sport cruiser

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