Campaign for Safe Rider Pledge promotes PWC safety with public service announcements and user submitted videos on social media The Personal Watercraft Industry Association (PWIA), an association representing U.S. personal watercraft manufacturers, has announced the launch of a new campaign on July 3, 2013 aimed at growing the safe use of personal watercraft (PWC). The...
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Lighthouse Media Solutions Now Official Marketing Partner for MDCE
MRAA expands partnership with Lighthouse Media Solutions to handle all advertising and marketing for Marine Dealer Conference & Expo The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) has announced on July 2, 2013 that they have named Lighthouse Media Solutions the official marketing partner for their 2013 Marine Dealers Conference & EXPO (MDCE). Lighthouse Media...
UMT International Launches New SCUBA Storage Product
Custom dive tank brackets make storing SCUBA gear safe and easy on dive boats and yachts UMT International, a leading manufacturers of finely crafted marine products based in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, announced on July 2, 2013 a new SCUBA storage product that responds to a need in the boating market for a safer and more convenient way...
NauticalCheck Offers Consignment Program to Boating Supply Vendors and Safety Organizations
New consignment program gives marine businesses an opportunity to generate additional revenue with safety pocket checklist book NauticalCheck, a publisher of safety checklist books, has announced on June 27, 2013 the roll-out of a new consignment program that will enable marine businesses such as boating supply vendors and safety organizations the ability to sell customized...
Boatbound and BOATERexam.com Partner on Free Online Boater Safety Course
Partnership offers offer no cost boat safety and certification courses by BOATERExam.com for Boatbound boat renters in select states Boatbound, a fully insured peer-to-peer boat rental marketplace, has announced on June 27, 2013 that they have entered into a new partnership agreement with BOATERexam.com to suppoort the shared goal of making boating safer and more accessible....
Deep Blue Yacht Supply Launches New Mobile Website
New mobile website expands accessibility to boaters on the water, at a marina or on the road Deep Blue Yacht Supply, a leading boat supply site specializing in propellers and marine hardware, has announced the launch of a mobile version of their website on June 27, 2013 that will expand their reach and accessibility to...
American Boat & Yacht Council Releases Boat Safety App
Free iPhone app available as tool for marine industry to promote boat safety awareness and help encourage safe boating participation The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) announced on June 24, 2013 that they have released a new iPhone app for the boating industry called “Boat Essentials – USCG Safety Gear” to help promote safer...
MarineMax Launches Fuel Your Summer Campaign
Fuel incentives offered for new boat purchases on select models through July 31 MarineMax, the largest recreational boat and yacht retailer in the U.S., announces a new incentive program called “Fuel Your Summer” that provides fuel allowances for new boat purchases June 15 – July 31, 2013. The fuel incentive campaign is available on select models offered...
Summer Sailstice Celebrates Sailing Worldwide June 22
Marine businesses unite globally to celebrate Summer Sailstice with sailing events aimed at boosting visibility and participation for sailing The Summer Sailstice initiative announces its 12th annual celebration of sailing held on a weekend closest to the summer solstice. The 2013 event will be held on Saturday June 22, giving both sailors and marine businesses...
New England Boating TV Show Debuts July 2013
Lighthouse Media Solutions launches recreational boating television show on New England Sports Network Lighthouse Media Solutions announces in a June 14, 2013 release that they will be launching a new TV show focused on destinations in the New England boating market. Key sponsors of the new television series include GMC Trucks and Boston Whaler, along...