Local lakes look a bit more like deserts right now than bodies of water, but with the warm weather some folks are already thinking about hitting the w

The Marina Recreation Association (MRA) has set a date, location and a preliminary schedule for its 40th annual conference. It's also calling for pres

What do you get the mariner who has everything? You could do worse than the Ego Compact Semi Submarine. Made by South Korea's Raonhaje, the Ego Compa

The House of Representatives has passed an amendment to federal spending legislation that prohibits the Environmental Protection Agency from using fun

BRP took home four awards from the Miami International Boat Show, which ran Feb. 17-21. The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) award

The Union Internationale Motonautique, the world governing body for powerboating activities, announced that its 2010 Environmental Award winner is the

The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation's Take Me Fishing campaign recently sent thousands of copies of its new public service announcement tout

Attendance was up 14 percent at the 2011 Miami International Boat Show, which closed Monday. The National Marine Manufacturers Association, which pro

WFN: World Fishing Network, North America's only 24-hour fishing lifestyle network, is looking for the Ultimate Fishing Town USA. Beginning March 1,

Dealers at the annual Detroit Boat Show are predicting a rebound in marine sales after some rough sailing. With the state's economy stabilizing, deal

Heavy snowfall caused an estimated $40 million in damage to marinas and boats at Oklahoma's Grand Lake, according to reports. As much as 4 feet of

Manitou Boats created a boating resource this week aimed at making boater safety information more accessible and the boating certification process eas

Couldn't make it down to the Miami International Boat Show this year? No problem - Soundings Trade Only was there to take it all in for you.

The BoatU.S. Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water is asking boaters, sailors and anglers to vote for their favorite new life jacket design en

BoatU.S. is offering a smart phone app that helps boaters call for a tow and adds location and tracking features. "The new BoatU.S. app can greatly i

West Marine awarded the BlackTip Catch & Release Recompression Tool the grand prize Thursday in its second annual Green Product of the Year contest.

The most prestigious bass fishing tournament, the Bassmasters Classic, will be held Friday through Sunday in New Orleans. It includes a field of 49 an

Salt Lake City-based iboats.com added 4,136 new 2011 model-year boats, including specifications, photos and reviews, onto its online New Boat Showroom

Dustan E. McCoy, chairman and chief executive officer of Brunswick Corp., recently accepted the 2011 National Association of State Boating Law Adminis

Those who own, or have access to, a pontoon boat are invited to serve as Pontoon Boat Drivers, taking members out on educational trips on inland lakes

The Utah Boat Show and Water Sports Expo has been around since 1965. Vendors have seen good and bad years in that time span. The 2011 show left many o

With over 600 tow boats spread across the country responding to over 60,000 routine requests from boaters for on-the-water assistance, the law of aver

Vendors at the first combined home and boat show at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center this weekend are relying on people such as Cooper, who are buyi

Tax season is here again, but this year brings opportunities that haven't been available in the past, the Marine Retailers Association of America said

A world leader in electric propulsion, Torqeedo takes it to the next level at this year's Miami International Boat Show, February 17-21, in Miami, Flo

New EPA evaporative emissions standards will take effect July 31 and Perko is urging boatbuilders that qualify for the small-business exemption to fil

The Atlantic City Boat Show, which took place between Feb. 2-6, showed attendance gains and pleased exhibitors, according to a release from organizers

Honda Marine received a MarCom Gold Award for its computer-based dealer service training programs. Honda Marine was recognized by the Association o

As the old saying goes: if it swims like a loon, lives on a lake like a loon and doesn't produce any greenhouse gas-forming emissions like a loon, the

With the EPA's recent decision to allow the use of gasoline with up to 15% ethanol (E15) in 2001 and newer model cars and trucks, Boat Owners Associat

Souped-up pontoons are a popular attraction at this year's Greater Rochester Boat Show and Sale. "Pontoons have the reputation of being slow putt-p

This week, the Small Business Administration will relaunch its Dealer Floor Plan Program, which was piloted in July 2009 for boat, auto, RV and other

In our view, driving a boat while consuming alcohol is just as dangerous as operating a motor vehicle while under the influence. In terms of what cons

Yamaha Marine Group announced the 2011 schedule for its V6 Offshore Demo tour, a national program consisting of high-performance demo rides designed t

In what is believed to be the first federal criminal prosecution in Florida for striking and killing a manatee with a boat, a Merritt Island man was s

In partnership with Pirate Cove Marina, the Ottawa Senators are launching a new product ahead of summer 2011, when limited edition Senators' bowrider

With spring break and warmer weather just around the corner, some avid boaters are just "begging" to get out on the water. These four-legged first mat

The National Marine Manufacturers Association is reporting more good news from its boat and sportshows, with the Louisville Boat, RV & Sportshow, Stri

In a letter to dealers, Irwin Jacobs, chairman of J&D Acquisitions, says he is "totally convinced and pleased to say that we believe the worst is behi

Tom Allen of Zelienople and his two toddlers were at the 2011 Pittsburgh Boat Show because, well, because they'd been kicked out of the house by their