Business News
First Annual Sausalito Crab Festival at Clipper Yacht Harbor
The Sausalito Sustainable Waterfront Association (SSWA) and Fish Restaurant are excited to announce the First Annual Sausalito Crab Festival, a celebration of Sausalito’s hardworking crab fishing fleet and maritime heritage.
The festival will take place on Saturday, February 1, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Clipper Yacht Harbor, kicking off crab season with a day of fresh food, live music, and community connection. More »
International Sunfish Class Association Has Approved Zim Sailing as New Builder
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 »
Good News for the Working Waterfront?
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 Acquires Four Oakland Marinas
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 APPOINT JOSIE TUCCI AS VP OF MARKETING AND GM FOR NORTH AMERICA
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.
Division of Boating and Waterways Offers $1.4 Million in Grants to Enhance Recreational Boating Safety Education
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 »
Waves of Opportunity at the Sausalito Boat Show
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 »
AMERICA ONE RACING PARTNERS WITH G&B ROPES
New partnership between America One Racing and GB Ropes in Mississippi.
Modern Sailing’s New Racing Program Makes Racing More Accessible for Bay Area Sailors
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 »
Join Waves of Opportunity Happy Hour at the Sausalito Boat Show
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 »
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