NMMA Canada is now accepting nominations for the 2026 NMMA Canada Hall of Fame, which recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of Canada’s recreational boating industry. Nominations are open to all individuals who have demonstrated a lifetime of achievement and commitment to strengthening recreational boating in Canada. Eligible candidates may come [...]

The 2025 Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) regional workshops offered practical advice that fabricators could bring back to their businesses from an engaging lineup of speakers. The Southwest regional workshop was held Sept. 12–13, 2025, at Paul’s Custom Canvas in Denver, Colo., and the Great Lakes / Northeast Regional Workshop was held Oct. 3–4, 2025, at [...]

Autometrix announced that Eric Sevy has joined the team as the company’s new West Coast sales representative. Autometrix was founded by John Palmer under the name Marine Computer Systems. The company provides pattern development, cutting and photo digitizing software to the industrial fabrics market. Sevy previously worked at SugarHouse Industries in Midvale, Utah, for 27 years. [...]

The deadline to submit projects for the 2026 Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) Fabrication Excellence Awards is closing soon. Entries are due Friday, October 31. “The MFA Awards are an incredible opportunity to celebrate the craftsmanship, creativity and innovation within our industry,” says Charlene Clark, IFM, chair of the MFA advisory board. “As the submission window [...]

GORE® TENARA® is sold by the spool in 1/2-pound and 1-pound quantities. Photo: Trivantage GORE® TENARA® is a 3-ply, expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) thread that is optimized for high-speed sewing. It was built to be an alternative to polyester or PTFE threads while requiring little to no machine adjustments. GORE TENARA is UV- and water-resistant and [...]

The National Women’s Sailing Association (NWSA) opened nominations for the 2026 BoatUS/NWSA Leadership in Women’s Sailing Award. This national award is sponsored by the Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS). Since 1999, the BoatUS/NWSA Leadership in Women’s Sailing Award has sought to recognize an individual from the United States with a record of [...]