Connecting Boating Enthusiasts and Essential Marine Services. Press Release – Ship2Mates has introduced a dynamic new application designed to connect the boating community with an array of marine services through a simplified e-commerce platform. Tailored to meet the specific needs of boat owners and marine service providers, the app facilitates seamless interactions within local boating circles. Initially starting as a social network exclusive to boating enthusiasts, Ship2Mates has evolved to incorporate e-commerce functionalities, creating a marketplace where users can discover and e ..read more

2024 American Boat Shows Here’s a list of every major boat show happening across the United States of America in 2024. We update this list on a monthly basis.  APRIL 2024 Oriental Boat Show – Dates: 12 Apr 2024 – 14 Apr 2024 – Location: Oriental Harbor Village Marina, 516 Water St, Oriental, North Carolina 28571 – Website: Oriental Boat Show Bay Bridge Boat Show – Dates: 12 Apr 2024 – 14 Apr 2024 – Location: Bay Bridge Marina, 337 Pier One Road, Stevensville, Maryland 21666 – Website: Bay Bridge Boat Show South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show 2024 – Dates: 19 Apr 2024 – 21 Apr 2024 – Lo ..read more

Press Release – Mike Burns, president of North South Nautical Group is pleased to announce that Aaron Boudreau has joined the brokerage team.  Aaron Boudreau. Aaron’s passion for boating began as a child when he and his family explored the waters of Lake Simcoe and the Ottawa River. Those early trips developed into a passion for the open seas. Aaron brings with him a wealth of knowledge in client interaction and the world of luxury yachting. He has become a true resource for boaters just getting started to those ready to take the next ste ..read more

In the dead of night, tragedy struck Baltimore as the Francis Scott Key Bridge, a critical artery for East Coast shipping, collapsed into the Patapsco River following a collision with a large cargo ship. The incident unfolded around 1:30 a.m. on March, 24th when the 948-foot Dali container ship struck the bridge as it departed from the Port of Baltimore. The catastrophic event was captured on video, showing the bridge collapsing in mere seconds after the vessel collided with one of its supporting structures, sending vehicles plunging into the frigid waters below. Amidst the chaos, a search ..read more

Edmonton, AB – Alberta’s outdoor enthusiasts can get excited as the annual Edmonton Boat and Sportsmen’s Show will make its return to the show floor starting tomorrow. The Expo Centre will move in hundreds of hunting, fishing, camping, boating and powersport exhibitors, March 14-17. Visitors are encouraged to take part in the many interactive features the show has to offer over the course of the weekend: The Kids Fishing Pond managed by Edmonton Fish & Game. The National Archery in the Schools Program, (NASP), brought to you by AHEIA ..read more

Project Creates An Eco-Friendly, Low-Emission Tourist Destination to Preserve Tranquil Beauty of Popular Destination in China. Somerset, N.J. – ePropulsion, the global leader in marine electric propulsion systems and services, announced today the latest in the company’s continued efforts toward promoting sustainability and environmental preservation with their development of a customized electric propulsion solution for sightseeing bamboo rafts on the Li River. ePropulsion developed a custom electric propulsion system, the longtail motor, for these sightseeing rafts based on actual usage sta ..read more

Moncton, NB – The highly-anticipated Moncton Boat and Sportsmen’s Show will make its 2024 return to the Moncton Coliseum next weekend. Outdoor enthusiasts can get excited as the province’s biggest event of this kind moves in March 22-24. As the region’s top destination for all things outdoors, thousands of visitors are expected from across the Maritimes & beyond. The Moncton Boat Show portion is the biggest sale of the year and will highlight the region’s top dealers and the latest models of power boats, pontoons, personal watercraft. In the adjacent hal ..read more

By: Jarrett Matthews The world of F1 powerboat racing has been set ablaze by a spectacular debut performance from Rusty Wyatt, the Canadian rookie who secured a historic victory at the Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia. In a stunning turn of events, Wyatt not only claimed the number one spot on the podium but also etched his name in the UIM F1H2O Championship history books as the first Canadian rookie to achieve such a feat. The race, set against the breathtaking backdrop of Indonesia’s Lake Toba, unfolded in a dramatic fashion, leaving fans and competitors alike in awe of Wyatt’s skill and ..read more

Often referred to as ‘Google maps for boats’ – navigation app savvy navvy rolls out much-requested Over the Horizon AIS feature. Press Release – Marine technology company savvy navvy has rolled out Over the Horizon AIS (OHA) in its latest app update. OHA uses the phone’s internet connection to stream other vessels’ locations in real-time directly to the app, improving safety on the water. Traditional AIS received from the transceiver on the boat has a range of a few miles, whereas OHA can provide the user with vessels further afield, even those ‘over the horizon’. While OHA does require an i ..read more

Press Release: Yamaha Marine has announced the release of their much anticipated all-new V6 350 horsepower outboard, combining big horsepower, state-of-the-art features, industry leading boat control integration, premium level performance and Yamaha’s legendary reputation for reliability. Yamaha was the leader in bringing big horsepower engines to the outboard market, introducing the V8 350 way back in 2007. Since this time, Yamaha has dominated the Australian offshore market when it comes to high horsepower and boat control system integration, with the new V6 350 filling an important segm ..read more