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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

Friday, April 17, 2026

There’s something undeniably thrilling about stepping onto a boat for the first time each spring; the soft sway underfoot, the scent of the water, the promise of adventures ahead. For boating enthusiasts across the Midwest, that moment begins at the Progressive Catawba Island Boat Show, returning April 24 - 26, 2026. As the

tags: Boating Season, cruiser, Lake Erie, Pontoons, Progressive Catawba Island Boat Show, Spring, Yacht

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

Friday, March 6, 2026

Steeler Yachts recently announced a new strategic sales and marketing partnership with HMY Yacht Sales, one of the leading luxury yacht brokerage firms in the United States. Under this agreement, HMY Yacht Sales will represent Steeler Yachts in North America, Central America, and the Caribbean, strengthening Steeler’s presence

tags: Craft, Expansion, Great Lakes, HMY Yacht Sales, Partnership, Premium, Steeler, Steeler Yachts, Yacht

Thursday, March 5, 2026

Prominent throughout Florida, Jupiter Marine recently made its debut in the Great Lakes region with Coastal Yacht Detailing as its authorized dealer, situated in Port Clinton, Ohio. This partnership marks an expansion for Jupiter Marine into the Midwest, as well as a strategic decision to work with a team focused on quality and

tags: Balance, Capability, Coastal Yacht Detailing, Comfort, Confidence, Design, expertly-crafted, Florida, Great Lakes, Jupiter, Jupiter Marine, Ohio, Premium, Yacht

Sunday, March 1, 2026

ACY Yachts is a leading North American new yacht dealership and brokerage company specializing in luxury sailing and power yachts. With more than 40 years of industry expertise and as a subsidiary of the Fountaine Pajot Group, ACY Yachts maintains a strong presence across the United States, Caribbean, and Canada. This partnership

tags: ACY, ACY Yachts, Anniversary, announcement, Australia, collaboration, Dealer, Netherlands, North America, North American Fleet, retail, SailTime, Yacht

Friday, February 20, 2026

The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) will host its seventh Marine Law Symposium April 1-2, 2026, offering in-person attendance in Annapolis and a live online option. The case-based continuing education event is designed for marine surveyors, attorneys, insurance professionals, boat builders, accessory manufacturers,

tags: ABYC, Accident, American, American Boat & Yacht Council, Boat, Boat GPS, Danger, Emergency, Fire, GPS, in-person, Marine, Marine Law, online, Symposium, Yacht

Saturday, February 7, 2026

Photo by Zoshua Colah As one of the world’s largest showcases for boats and marine products, the show will debut a new layout designed to elevate and streamline the attendee experience, including a return of the show’s yacht component to Miami Beach and a dedicated sailing location. The 2026 show will mark the debut of

tags: beach, Boat Show, Discover Boating, international, Marine, Miami, Miami International Boat Show, president's day, Sailing, showcase, Yacht

Saturday, January 31, 2026

For over 30 years, Valiatt Yachts has established a clear and consistent approach to modern yacht design — one rooted in purposeful engineering, balanced layouts, and long-term reliability. With a lineup that extends from 35 to 54 feet, the focus is on cruising and day-use yachts designed around simple functionality, purposeful

tags: bowrider, Valiatt Yacht, Yacht

Saturday, January 17, 2026

Norwegian boatbuilder Marex Boats will showcase its lineup of smart, family-focused cruisers at boot Düsseldorf 2026, starting today January 17th and going until January 25th. Known for combining Scandinavian design with practical comfort and real-world usability, Marex continues to strengthen its international presence with

tags: 2026, Boat, Boatbuilder, Boating, Boats, boot Düsseldorf, cruiser, Cruising, Family, international, Lineup, Marex Boats, Norwegian, Safe, Scandinavian, Yacht

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