Business News
Questus Self Leveling Radar Mounts
Peabody, MA – Questus Marine patented, Self-Leveling Radar Mounts automatically keep radar antennas level with the horizon, eliminating target loss.
Regardless of the angle of heel, with a Questus mount, a radar antenna will pick up targets to either side of a vessel, rather than aiming to the sky and water (for planes and fish). More »
Pacific Sail and Power Boat Show is in New Location with Exciting Exhibits and Activities
The Pacific Sail and Power Boat Show, produced by the California Yacht Brokers Association in partnership with Sail America, moves to a new venue, Westpoint Harbor on May 4 – 7, 2023. More »
Jeff Brown Yachts Acquires Legendary Eichenlaub Boatyard Location
As the new leaseholder of the former Eichenlaub Boatyard location on Shelter Island, Jeff Brown Yachts seeks to honor the legendary San Diego yachtsman and boat builder with the development of The Olde Boatyard. More »
Naos Yachts is Opening a New Office in the San Francisco Bay Area
The premier BENETEAU and Lagoon Catamarans dealership on the West Coast is expanding to the San Francisco Bay Area. On November 1st, 2022 Naos Yachts was offered the exciting opportunity to open a new BENETEAU and Lagoon boat dealership in the San Francisco Bay Area. More »
ABYC Names Sarah Devlin as Accreditation Director
ANNAPOLIS, MD (Oct. 19, 2022) –The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) has named Sarah Devlin as the new Accreditation Director to manage and promote the ABYC Foundation’s expanding Marine Trades Accreditation Program (MTAP), which launched earlier this year. More »
AkzoNobel appoints Jessica Stewart to Americas Yacht Regional Marketing Manager
Jessica Stewart is appointed as the Americas Marketing Manager for AkzoNobel Yacht Coatings, with premium brands of Awlgrip, Interlux, and the recently acquired Sea Hawk yacht finishes. Jessica will be responsible for the regional execution of the yacht segment strategy to grow the American markets. More »
Paul DePrey selected as superintendent of San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park
SAN FRANCISCO – The National Park Service (NPS) has selected Paul DePrey to serve as the superintendent of San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park. He currently serves as the superintendent of Salem Maritime and Saugus Iron Works national historic sites in Massachusetts. More »
savvy navvy marks 2021 as record growth year
Marine technology company savvy navvy marks a record year by smashing its global user growth target of its navigation app for boaters, alongside new technical innovations and establishing leading industry partnerships. More »
West Coast Sailing Business News
Some short updates of business news for our West Coast sailing readers:
Starting Line Sailing, Inc. of Portland, OR has acquired Zim Sailing and Dwyer Mast. As part of this acquisition, Zim Sailing and Dwyer Mast and Rigging will join West Coast Sailing as subsidiaries of Starting Line Sailing, a newly formed holding company led by CEO George Yioulos. More »
AkzoNobel introduces Micron® Extra SPCÂ
AkzoNobel Yacht Coatings continues to push the boundaries of innovation, with the launch of the most advanced antifouling from its Interlux brand yet – that delivers stand-out performance in both fresh and saltwater. More »
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