The Brunswick Boat Group announced leadership changes at two of its brands - Boston Whaler and Crestliner. Ben Cast will become president of Crestlin

Hopes were high among organizers and exhibitors, and lines were long with show-goers this morning, as the 51st Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

Monique Boekhout of Lake Wylie and founder of Kenya Orphanage Project called the Oct. 10 lake cruise "a smashing hit." About 75 people jumped aboar

A nearly 17,000-acre area encompassing freshwater marshes, uplands and river on the shores of Lake Superior in Wisconsin became the 28th member of NOA

The longtime lack of communication among the groups across the county aimed at preserving the environmental health of the Hillsborough River has, in t

The Marine Industry Training & Education Council is conducting a labor-needs assessment survey. The National Skills Coalition will meet Nov. 15 wit

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which had declined in September, increased slightly in October.

A trip up the Taieri River did not go to plan for a group of jet-boaters yesterday after they ended up having to paddle back downstream. The group of

State Department of Environmental Protection officials met Wednesday with an often hostile group of 25 residents from the five towns surrounding Cand

Light breezes and slightly cooler temperatures mark the beginning of Florida fall weather and Indian River County residents are ready to enjoy some ou

The International Yacht Restoration School will host a four-part lecture series beginning next week that will explore the boatbuilding methods of diff

The Michigan Boating Industries Association gave U.S. Rep. Candice Miller, R- Mich., the 2010 Mayor's Cup Award for her career in public service and a

President Barack Obama recently signed the Coast Guard Authorization Act into law, the National Marine Manufacturers Association reports.

Seminole Marine Group, which purchased the SouthWind brand in March, added six new Florida dealers for the boat line.

Boats stored over the winter can be easy targets for thieves. Many boat owners don't find out they have been a victim of theft until long after, often

Anglers who prefer four-stroke technology or those who want a more advanced, refined and enjoyable ride from a performance engine will have their pray

West Marine, along with Navionics and the Zancudo Lodge, recently awarded Ryan Miles of New Castle, Pa., a three-day, three-night stay at the Zancudo

First of all, it is the only boat that is known as a "Party Boat". However, if you need additional reasons there plenty. This type of boat offers many

The auction of the F. Todd Warner classic boat collection, which was held Oct. 15-16, netted $3.6 million for Warner and Mahogany Bay, his Mounds, Min

Boaters in colder climates are starting to winterize their boats - or they're at least thinking about it. Considering the problems that ethanol-blende

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will host a public hearing in November on proposed gasoline pump-label rulemaking in connection with its rece

With economic conditions what they are, Monique Boekhout doesn't want to ask already sacrificing supporters of Kenyan orphans for more money. But she'

If you've dreamed of owning a boat, but are afraid of the expense, boat clubs and daily rentals can offer the best of both worlds, taking care of ever

Marine engines are excluded from the Environmental Protection Agency's decision to allow the sale of fuel that is more than 10 percent ethanol, but th

The Army Corps of Engineers completed the first two phases of parasitic structure installation ahead of schedule, and the restrictions that were plann

Former NFL and NBA athletes with Utah ties have stepped forward to raise money for the family of a 13-year-old Orem girl alledgedly killed by a vehicl

West Marine announced the recipients of its first marine conservation grants program. Grants totaling $30,000 were awarded to non-profit organization

In response to the cries about the Asian carp threatening to invade the Great Lakes, Congress has asked the Chicago District of the U.S. Army Corps of

Even paddles and pontoon boats get stuck in the muck that a half-century of runoff washed into the Eau Gallie River.

Sail America held its general members meeting this morning at a new location, the Marriott Hotel, during the U.S. Sailboat Show in Annapolis, Md.

Organizers of the second annual Fall Jersey Shore Boat Sale & Expo reported an increase in attendance at this year's show, which was held Sept. 24-26

Organizers of the International BoatBuilders' Exhibition & Conference reported a 13 percent increase in attendance at this year's event, which took pl

Lenders are beginning to see a firming of prices in retail boat sales, possibly indicating a turn in the market, the National Marine Bankers Associati

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Tuesday reopened to commercial and recreational fishing 2,927 square miles of Gulf waters off east

The state of Oregon requires boaters operating a motorized watercraft having greater than 10 horsepower to carry a Boater Safety Card issued by the Or

Encore Boat Builders LLC, located in Lexington, S.C., and Mexico, Mo., just finished their second-annual dealer meeting this week. This 2011 dealer me

T-Bones on the Lake will be hosting an In-Water Boat Show on the docks Oct. 11-16. All boaters are invited out to see the new 2011 models in their nat

The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation launched a promotion to recruit ambassadors for its Anglers' Legacy program, a national mission from the

At night, Dan Baker says his boat looks like a low-flying spaceship, silently skimming over Frasers Lake. In the daylight, the unique vessel that B

A new Harris Poll finds no significant changes in consumer expectations regarding how Americans will, or will not, spend their money on big-ticket ite

The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation recently revealed new research that will help the boating industry better understand consumer attitudes

Rec Boat Holdings has rolled out a new network strategy program designed to increase awareness and broaden exposure for its Four Winn brand to custome

Who is helping boaters, sailors and anglers stay "green"? With a call for entries now underway through December 15 for the 2010 BoatUS Foundation E

Navigation expert Jeppesen announced plans this week for the global debut of its C-MAP 4-D cartography on Geonav Multi-Function Display navigation sys

Exhibitors at the International BoatBuilders' Exhibition & Conference, which wrapped up Thursday, were generally pleased with the event's new Louisvil

At least four outboard engines have been reported stolen from Whippingham near East Cowes and police are issuing a warning to boat owners to secure th