The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) released new national survey findings from 2,000 active U.S. recreational boaters. The results show that congestion at ramps and marinas, limited storage availability, and waterway maintenance issues are widespread and impacting how often Americans boat. According to the survey, 80 percent of boat owners experience congestion at their primary [...]

West Marine Inc. announces that it has successfully emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy, marking the completion of its comprehensive financial restructuring. The company exits Chapter 11 with increased flexibility to continue investing in the products and services customers know them for. West Marine has reduced its debt by more than $265 million and obtained an [...]

Photo: Dreamstime.com/© Andrei Dodonov Chaos can often be mistaken for capability. The ability to pivot quickly, solve problems on the fly and “make it work” under pressure is what many of us built our businesses on. For years, I believed that the more chaotic my life was, the more successful I must be. That the [...]

The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) has published Supplement 66 of its “Standards and Technical Information Reports for Small Craft.” This annual publication provides the international marine industry with the latest updates to standards that guide more than 90 percent of boats built in North America. “What really stands out in Supplement 66 is [...]

Submissions for the 2026 International Achievement Awards (IAA) are due Aug. 28. Project submissions are $25 per entry, and winners are recognized online, in print and at Advanced Textiles Expo®, Nov. 3–5, 2026 in Orlando, Fla. For more than 75 years, the IAAs recognize outstanding and innovative projects representing the latest accomplishments in design and [...]

SunMaster® Lite weighs 5.5 ounces and is available in 75-yard rolls. Photo: TVF SunMaster® Lite is the lighter-weight version of SunMaster, providing durability without excess bulk. The solution-dyed polyester features a urethane coating, making it weather-resistant. Weighs 5.5 ounces and is available in 75-yard rolls. For use in outdoor applications, including awnings and covers, lightweight [...]