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Orange Coast College has been named one of 27 Centers of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education (CoE) for 2021 by the United States Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration. More »

Forty-plus years ago, Don and Judy Durant saw an opportunity to set up a better boat chartering business and Club Nautique was born. Since then, it has set the national standard for boating clubs: an award-winning school with the most comprehensive variety of courses and the most modern and diverse charter fleet (including powerboats!). More »

AkzoNobel is raising the bar in reducing the environmental impact of antifoulings within the yacht coatings market, with the launch of a new water-based formulation from its Interlux® brand. Micron® Navigator arrives as both professionals and DIY boaters are increasingly seeking easy-to-use hull solutions that deliver time and cost savings alongside improved performance, available in bright colors. More »

NEWS PROVIDED BY: L Catterton
Apr 14, 2021, 06:00 ET
GREENWICH, Conn., April 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — L Catterton, the largest global consumer-focused private equity firm, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement under which L Catterton will acquire a controlling interest in West Marine (the “Company”), the nation’s leading omni-channel platform in the marine aftermarket, from Monomoy Capital Partners. More »

A week or so ago we were speaking to Dave Abrams of Training Resources Limited in San Diego about his new foray into publishing in the marine market. In the back of our head, we had the thought that perhaps he and our friend, Alex Agnew of Ocean Navigator and Professional Mariners should get in touch. More »

(Warren, RI) – Today, Sail America and the California Yacht Brokers Association (CYBA) announce they have entered into a licensing agreement for the Pacific Sail & Power Boat Show. Under the agreement, CYBA assume management of the show. More »

Bay Area’s First Clean Marine Boatyard Keefe Kaplan Maritime, Inc (KKMI) boatyard in Pt Richmond, California was recently awarded a Clean Marine certification by the Clean Marine Program. This makes KKMI Pt Richmond the first Bay Area boatyard to receive this prestigious award. More »

The National Recreational Boating Safety Survey (NRBSS) looks at boating participation demographics, trends, boat use, at-risk boating populations, boating safety and more.

Spaulding Marine Center is pleased to announce that Boatworks 101, an innovative marine technician program, has been approved by the California Division of Apprenticeship Standards. With this approval status, Spaulding Marine Center becomes a California registered apprenticeship provider. More »

  Charlotte, NC – French-based Wichard Groupe announced Kevin Coughlin as Vice President of Sales & Marketing. A marine industry veteran, Coughlin brings extensive experience to the position and will focus on expanding Wichard’s already strong brand recognition and sales throughout North America. More »