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The International Sunfish Class Association, (ISCA®) is proud to announce the selection of Zim Sailing as the new builder and supplier of class-approved boats and parts. The beloved boat, sailed by thousands around the world since its introduction in 1952, will soon be built in Rhode Island by a team that includes former workers from Vanguard, a previous manufacturer. More »

It appears Gen Z is tacking for clear air in an attempt to escape tech job losses (and boredom?) from AI.  In what sounds like good news for the working waterfront, The Harris Poll did a study for Intuit Credit Karma showing 50% of Gen Z and 42% of millennials are planning to move to blue-collar/trade jobs like welding, plumbing, and electrical work which is good news for boatyards and the marine trades in general. More »

Suntex Marina Investors, LLC (Suntex), the largest standalone recreational marina owner in the U.S. by marina count and boat slips, announced today that it has completed the process of joining forces with Almar Marinas through the acquisition of four marinas located in Oakland that had been pending. More »

Rightboat, the rapidly growing online boat sales marketplace, has appointed Josie Tucci as Vice President of Marketing and General Manager of its expanding North American operation.

SACRAMENTO — California State Parks’ Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) is now accepting grant applications from organizations that teach on-the-water boating safety education to the public. A total of $1.4 million in Aqua+c Center Education Program grants is available to local public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and colleges/universities operating within California. More »

Boating offers countless ways to enjoy the water, yet this experience remains out of reach for many. The Sausalito Boat Show seeks to change that by highlighting diverse ways to explore the water—whether through boat ownership, paddling in a kayak, or embarking on a charter boat adventure. More »

New partnership between America One Racing and GB Ropes in Mississippi.

Modern Sailing School & Club, renowned for its commitment to providing top-notch sailing education, has embarked on an exciting new venture – a three-tiered racing program for beginning to advanced racers to help cultivate and grow the Bay Area yacht racing community. More »

Boating offers countless ways to enjoy the water, yet this experience remains out of reach for many. The Sausalito Boat Show seeks to change that by highlighting diverse ways to explore the water—whether through boat ownership, paddling in a kayak, or embarking on a charter boat adventure. More »

The prototype Gori folding propeller was informed by a range of influences, from engineers, from a manufacturer of specialist paints and a designer from iconic audio group Bang & Olufsen. So it’s no wonder that approaching its 50th anniversary the original concept is still winning awards. More »