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  • Nominations open for Sea Tow Foundation’s National Boating Safety Awards

    Published On: August 7, 2026

    The Sea Tow Foundation™, a national nonprofit dedicated to reducing boating-related accidents and fatalities, in partnership with its Boating Safety Advisory Council, is now accepting applications for the 2026 National Boating Safety Awards. Applications are due Aug. 31, 2026. The awards recognize and celebrate outstanding efforts within the recreational boating industry that promote safe and [...]

  • Registration opens for Port Tampa Bay Maritime Expo

    Published On: August 6, 2026

    Port Tampa Bay announced registration is open for its second annual Maritime Expo. The expo will take place Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2027 at Port Tampa Bay Cruise Terminal 6 in Tampa, Fla. The expo aims to introduce young people from Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties to the maritime industry. Students in grades 9–12 are invited [...]

  • The ESOP solution

    Published On: August 5, 2026

    The team for Lawrence Fabric & Metal Structures gathers in St. Louis, Mo. The company has been 100 percent employee-owned since 2015. Photo: Lawrence What happens to an owner’s company when they retire and no successor is available to take the reins? The answer might be all around them — on the shop floor, among [...]

  • Nature-inspired collection

    Published On: August 4, 2026

    The collection comes in three patterns — Drift, Bramble and Cricket — with multiple color options per pattern. Photo: Sunbrella® The Kelly Ventura x Sunbrella® Collection is an assortment of fabrics that marry artistry with durability. The fabrics can be layered together to create depth, dimension and personality across a wide range of applications and [...]

  • Grady-White Boats transitions to Perpetual Purpose Trust

    Published On: July 30, 2026

    Eddie Smith, owner of Grady-White Boats, announced he has gifted control of the company to a perpetual purpose trust (PPT). This PPT is the largest in the U.S. since Patagonia’s in 2022 and a first for the marine industry.  Smith will be gifting control and ownership of the company to the Grady-White Boats PPT and [...]

  • Italian vibes

    Published On: July 28, 2026

    Napatree is available in 40 Italian summer colors. Photo: Steele Technical Fabrics Napatree is a refined form of canvas — due to a cleanly made yarn — that still meets outdoor performance standards. It is designed to keep up with customers while sailing, partying and picnicking as well as offering kid-proofing features. Available in 40 [...]

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