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Schedules now available for MFA Regional Workshops
July 18th, 2023
Registration is open and the full schedule is now available for the Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) Northwest Regional Workshop being held Sept. 22–23, 2023, at Oyster Creek Canvas, Bellingham, Wash., and the MFA Great Lakes Workshop being held Nov. 17-18, 2023, at Chicago Marine Canvas in Chicago, Ill. The workshops will provide networking and hands-on […]
Sailing Museum, National Sailing Hall of Fame name new executive director
July 13th, 2023
The Sailing Museum and National Sailing Hall of Fame board of directors recently appointed Ashley Householder as executive director. Householder has been part of the National Sailing Hall of Fame and The Sailing Museum organization for more than two years, working previously as both consulting curator and director of exhibits and programs. Her duties as […]
ATA to host free State of the Industry webinar
July 12th, 2023
Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) will present results from its annual industry survey looking at trends, markets that are poised for growth and other data on July 27, 2023, 1-2 pm ET. The webinar is free for both ATA members and nonmembers. A panel of industry experts will also share their thoughts on the direction of […]
ATA podcast discusses success strategies for next generation of textile workers
July 6th, 2023
The most recent episode of the Advanced Textiles Association “Talking Textiles” podcast is entitled “Make Yourself Remarkable: Trends and Strategies for Young Professionals and Graduating Students.” Jasmine Cox, executive director of the Textile Technology Center at Gaston College, and Dr. Apurba Banerjee, senior manager, global sourcing at Glowforge and adjunct professor at Mount Mary University, […]
ICOMIA World Marinas Conference registration now open
July 5th, 2023
Organizers of the annual International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) World Marinas Conference announced that registration for the three-day event is open and that all speakers for the event have been confirmed. Scheduled for Oct. 9-11, 2023, at the Tivoli Vilamoura Conference Center in Portugal, the event is hosted by the Portuguese Association of […]
2023 Women Making Waves award winners named
June 29th, 2023
Boating Industry magazine officially named the 2023 Women Making Waves award winners. The Women Making Waves program—now in its sixth year—recognizes the multitude of women in the marine industry who have made and continue to make great contributions to its success, propel its growth and lead their organizations and peers into the future. Here is […]
New Tenn. law increases BUI penalties
June 28th, 2023
Starting July 1, 2023, a new Tennessee law means there will be no difference in the way the courts treat Boating Under the Influence (BUI) and Driving Under the Influence (DUI) cases, as reported by several local news organizations. The new law will authorize courts to use the same sentencing for BUI cases as DUI […]
Miami Corp. hires new sales rep for the New England region
June 27th, 2023
Jim Newman has joined Miami Corp. as its regional sales representative. Newman brings 22-plus years of experience working in the awning and marine industries. Prior to joining Miami Corp., Newman handled sales, customer service and general technical support for fabricators throughout the northeast region, and he has also been an active member of several trade […]
Registration opens for IBEX 2023
June 22nd, 2023
Registration is now open for the 2023 International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX). Set to take place Oct. 3-5 in the newly renovated Tampa Convention Center, IBEX 2023 will offer visitors access to more than 680 exhibitors spread throughout three exhibit halls, docks and outdoor displays. IBEX’s first and second floor exhibit halls will showcase […]
Proposed UK PFAS ban will affect international marine industry
June 21st, 2023
The European Chemicals Agency and the United Kingdom's Health and Safety Executive are examining proposals to ban the use of PFAS, which could have implications for the marine industry both in the United States and abroad, according to an article written by Katy Strickland in Practical Boat Owner magazine. PFAS, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are […]