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Freedom Boat Club Surpasses the 50 Location Mark
From seashores to lakeshores, the growth continues! With the addition of six New York locations, Freedom Boat Club now has 53 locations to offer it’s members. Staying true to its vision of helping individuals discover boating and foster a passion for the water, the growth of Freedom Boat Club... - October 16, 2009 - Freedom Boat Club of Catawba Island
World-Link Communications Wins the 2009 Seatrade Award for the Technical Innovation Category with ahoy-ahoy.net, the First Seafarer’s Social Network
ahoy-ahoy.net , the first seafarer’s social network optimized for the maritime broadband connection, has been named the winner of the 2009 Seatrade Middle East & Indian Subcontinent Award in the Technical Innovation category. The awards presentation was held in Dubai. The award was... - October 15, 2009 - World-Link Communications, Inc
The Famous Boston Whitehall Rowing Boat Returns
The Whitehall Spirit® line of classic rowing and sailing boats make their east coast debut at the US Sailboat show October 8 – 12. The Whitehall Spirit® design is based on the famous Boston Whitehall from the 1800’s. The original Whitehall’s were the ultimate rowing boat used for commercial transport, pleasure boating and also racing all along the eastern seaboard. - October 04, 2009 - Whitehall Rowing and Sail
World’s First High Tech Classic Rowing Boat in US Sailboat Show
World's first thermoformed high tech rowing and sculling boat, the Whitehall Spirit ® Solo 14 will be on display at the US Sailboat Show. - October 04, 2009 - Whitehall Rowing and Sail
2010 Marks 10th Annual Performance Race Week with North U. and Offshore Sailing School
Offshore Sailing School’s chairman, Steve Colgate, and North U. director, Bill Gladstone, announced today a new venue and 2010 dates for their popular Performance Race Week training program. The tenth anniversary week is scheduled for April 18-25, 2010. - October 04, 2009 - Offshore Sailing School
Offshore Sailing School Launches New Website
Doris Colgate, CEO and President of Offshore Sailing School, announced today the launch of a totally new website that brings together all the entities owned and managed by Steve and Doris Colgate. - September 30, 2009 - Offshore Sailing School
John Wayne’s Yacht on Display at Lido Yacht Expo
The Duke May Be Gone, but Wild Goose Lives on at 31st Annual Big Boat and Yacht Show. - September 20, 2009 - Duncan McIntosh Co Inc
LearnToSail.Net Releases Learn to Sail Companion Dvd
A new Learn to Sail Companion Dvd designed to teach and give aspiring sailors a jump start on their sailing education investment. - September 18, 2009 - LearnToSail.Net
John Beery Yachts to Represent Regal Marine Boats at the Northern California Boat Show at Jack London Square
John Beery, Founder and President of John Beery Yachts and the developer of Mariner Square Marina and Dry Stack, stated that “…I am very pleased to add the award winning line of Regal Marine Boats. The Regal Marine Boat Line compliments our line of Dyna Craft Luxury Yachts and the... - September 12, 2009 - John Beery Yachts
Lido Yacht Expo Kicks Off Fall Boating Season
Big boat and yacht show returns to Newport Beach for 31st annual showing. - September 04, 2009 - Duncan McIntosh Co Inc
New Partnership Seeks to Reform Real Estate in Latin America
Craig Williamson and Frank Biden Lead New Real Estate Partnership for Environmental and Social Reform in the Industry. - August 28, 2009 - Virtus 1 Costa Rica Real Estate
The America’s Great Loop Cruisers’ Association’s Members Will Meet in Joe Wheeler State Park, Alabama, October 25-28, 2009
Great Loop Cruisers and boating enthusiasts meet at Joe Wheeler for their annual reunion. - August 09, 2009 - AGLCA
Team Zoum Leader Axel Sly Wins Gold at 2009 USODA Optimist National Championships
ZoumUSA Team leader Axel Sly of Weston, Florida and Coral Reef Yacht Club (“CRYC”) established himself as the preeminent national youth sailor in the 2009 US optimist National Championships. - July 28, 2009 - ZoumUSA LLC
Team Zoum Green Fleet Member Shawn Harvey Wins Gold at 2009 USODA Optimist National Championships
ZoumUSA team member Shawn Harvey of Coconut Grove, Florida and Coral Reef Yacht Club (“CRYC”) blew away the Green Fleet competition at the 2009 US optimist National Championships. - July 28, 2009 - ZoumUSA LLC
Zoum Optimist Makes Big Splash at 2009 USODA Optimist National Championships
The Zoum Optimist won top honors in the Championship and Green Fleets at the 2009 USODA Optimist National Championships. - July 28, 2009 - ZoumUSA LLC
Avid Sailors Launch CompleteSailor.com
CompleteSailor.com aims to provide the best content, community, and e-commerce shopping for its growing number of users. - June 19, 2009 - Complete Sailor
Major New Enhancements to PC Navtex Released by Smartcom Software
Smartcom Software has released the latest Version 3 of its PC Navtex software. PC Navtex is the leading software tool for bringing NAVTEX messages in to a computer, and is used on vessels of all sizes from small yachts to commercial ships, as well as ashore by port and harbour authorities, training... - June 13, 2009 - Smartcom Software Ltd
MarineLookup.com Announces Launch of New Website
MarineLookup.com is an easy, simple, and free searchable directory service working to connect the public with Marine Service Providers in their local area. - May 16, 2009 - MarineLookup.com
First Annual Space Coast Boating Week Kick-Off Event – BoatBrevard.com WaterFest 2009
Billed as the "Central Florida’s Largest On-the-Water Boating Gathering," the BoatBrevard.com WaterFest on May 9, 2009 will be a record-breaking event as boaters of all sorts from all over Central Florida will gather to celebrate the local boating lifestyle and kick-off the Brevard... - April 24, 2009 - BoatFlorida.com
Connor Harding / Team Zoum Takes First Overall and First in Blue Fleet in 2009 Clark Mills Regatta
Connor Harding of the Naples Community Sailing Center sailing his Zoum Custom Racer crossed the finish line in First Place overall and First Place in the Blue Fleet to win the 2009 Clark Mills Regatta. - April 18, 2009 - ZoumUSA LLC
Erie Yacht Club Announces Evening Cocktail Reception, Art Auction and Charity Regatta to Benefit the Flagship Niagara
The Erie Yacht Club, recognizing the need to show additional local support for one of Erie's premier cultural icon's the Flagship Niagara, will host an evening reception and charity regatta. The Erie Yacht Club has directly and indirectly supported marine activities from coast to coast for over a... - April 10, 2009 - Erie Yacht Club
Kart It - Don't Carry It
- Tired of lugging your sails and provisions to and from the car park to your boat? - Tired of lugging your shopping to and from your apartment? - Tired of lugging your sports equipment to and from the field? - Tired of borrowing supermarket-shopping trolleys to deliver your parcels? Kart It Pty. - April 04, 2009 - Kart It Pty Ltd
52 Countries Vie for the First Annual Consuls' Regatta Trophy as Part of the XXIII Elissa Regatta at the Houston Yacht Club
On Sunday, April 5, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. vessels with the flags of 52 countries will compete in the first Annual Consuls’ Regatta during the Houston Yacht Club's annual Elissa Regatta. Co-organized by the Houston Junior Chamber (the Jaycees), the Spanish Consulate and the Houston Yacht Club,... - March 31, 2009 - Houston Junior Chamber
Bombora Brings NOAA Buoy Data to the iPhone for Surfers, Boaters, and Ocean-Goers
Announcing the release of Bombora - an elegant and useful surf and ocean forecasting app for the iPhone. Bombora displays recent data from NOAA's extensive network of moored buoys, as well as NOAA marine text forecasts and tidal observations, bringing meteorological, swell, and tidal data to Apple's booming iPhone platform. - March 21, 2009 - The Gonzo Consortium
Setzer Unveils Ultra-Modern 67' Motoryacht for Kingbay
Award-winning yacht architect Ward Setzer, principal of Setzer Design Group in Cary, North Carolina, has unveiled the model of the retro-modern, 67’ design for Kingbay Yacht Manufacturing Co. Ltd. in Ningbo, China. This unique design is intended to be a blend of features from the... - March 21, 2009 - Setzer Design Group
Oriental, N.C. In-Water Boat Show Debuts April 17-19
It's full-speed ahead for the inaugural Oriental, N.C., Boat Show at Pecan Grove Marina, April 17-19, featuring power, sail, paddling, cruising and recreational boats of all varieties. Seminars include talks about Blackbeard, boat maintenance, fishing, racing, cruising and much more. Details are available at www.orientalboatshow.com. - March 15, 2009 - Carolina Currents
New Venture in Yacht Racing Gear, Regatta Race Marks and Regalia Makes a Splash in North America
Regatta Brands and Coach boats is a new venture, but not an entirely new business. Jeff Burcher and Caullyn Godfrey have teamed up their resources to deliver to yacht clubs, regatta committees, cruising clubs and their sponsors to provide support services, branded t-shirts, battle flags, team... - March 15, 2009 - Regatta Brands and Coach Boats
Sailors Get Ready to Compete in the 2009 Bacardi Cup
The city of Miami Beach will host the 82nd annual Bacardi Cup Star Class Regatta from March 8th to March 13th. This prestigious regatta attracts thousands of sailing enthusiasts from around the world as they watch some of the world’s finest sailors compete for the honor and pride that comes... - March 07, 2009 - Marco Polo Beach Resort
New Catalina 445 Sailing Yacht Favors Flexible Interior Plan
Internationally-recognized Catalina Yachts of Largo, Florida just announced the launch of its all-new Catalina 445, created from a new hull design with a long waterline and moderate beam and freeboard. Styling, proportions and features make Catalina yachts comfortable and secure underway and on the hook. - March 05, 2009 - Catalina Yachts
Loggerhead Club & Marina™ Expanding in Florida – Providing Public Access to the Boating Lifestyle
At a time when many industries are downsizing, Loggerhead Club & Marina ™ is in an expansion mode, recently adding three additional marinas open to the public (Daytona Beach, St. Petersburg, and Lake Okeechobee). Yacht Club benefits, reciprocal dockage and privileges are included at no... - February 23, 2009 - Loggerhead Club and Marina
Intercept Technology Packaging from Liberty Packaging Co., Inc., Protects Inventories and Equipment in the Down Times
Due to recent economic uncertainty, hard decisions are being made by many manufacturing companies to terminate plants and lines due to inactivity or to consolidate operations. Construction companies find their inactive equipment rusting in yards. In these cases, whether the inactive equipment, inventory, and machines are being transported or put into storage, Liberty Packaging's Intercept Technology™ packaging can protect them. - January 21, 2009 - Liberty Packaging Co., Inc.
The Blue Wild 2009
Announcing the third annual Blue Wild Ocean Adventure Expo & Seminar. - January 07, 2009 - The Blue Wild
Gordon “Grant” Curtis--2008 Financial Performance Leads CI Family Office to New Heights; Ticino, Switzerland
Portfolio Director for a sub Billion Euro Family Office, Gordon "Grant" Curtis racks up another year of double digit returns. In the precarious market conditions of 2008, Mr. Curtis posts record gains for the fourth year in a row citing his 30 years of financial experience. By comparison to his industry peers, he has managed to eek out profits where most have posted double digit setbacks. - January 02, 2009 - GG Curtis Consulting
Offshore Sailing School Beckons Sailors with 45th Anniversary Contest
In 2009, Offshore Sailing School kicks off its 45th year of teaching people to sail by announcing an invitation to enter a contest, in which all are eligible, entitled, "45 Reasons to Learn to Sail". Contest winners can receive a number of valuable prizes simply by submitting a list of 45... - December 07, 2008 - Offshore Sailing School
Envere and Holmenkol Bring Water Sports Fans Maintenance / Performance Ally
German crafted cleaners, lubricants, friction reducers and protectants now available throughout North America. - December 03, 2008 - Envere
YachtPals.com Takes First Place in StartupNation's 2008 Competition
Less than a year since launch, and YachtPals.com has won a coveted First Place spot in StartupNation's 2008 competition. As the largest original yachting news source in the world, and the largest yachting social network, YachtPals.com has taken a top slot in the 2008 competition for home-based startups. The twist: this home is a sailboat on the San Francisco Bay. - November 27, 2008 - YachtPals.com
New Sailing Club is Southwest Florida's Best Getaway
Florida sailors and sailing wanna-bees from Orlando to Miami and Tampa to Marco Island can take a reprieve under sail this winter with little travel time or expense. Offshore Sailing School's newest Sailing Club provides free access to beautiful boats and the freedom to set sail almost anytime at The Pink Shell Resort & Spa on Fort Myers Beach, Florida. - November 27, 2008 - Offshore Sailing School
Hitting the High Seas with the Boys and Girls Club
The Navigator Club (www.thenavigatorclub.com), a membership-based boating club, recently hosted a cruise for the Boys & Girls Club of Charlestown. Approximately 25 children from the Boys & Girls Club summer camp program were invited to come down to Constitution Marina and go for a guided tour of Boston Harbor aboard The Navigator Club’s boats. Following the harbor tour, there was an ice cream social and door prize giveaway. - November 09, 2008 - The Navigator Club, Inc.
Boston Magazine Names the Navigator Club to Best of Boston 2008, Top Ten Hip List
In their annual “Best of Boston” issue, Boston Magazine recently named The Navigator Club as one of the “ Top Ten, Hip & Happening Things To Do Around Boston.” “The Navigator Club is honored to be recognized by Boston Magazine in their annual Best of Boston issue,... - October 27, 2008 - The Navigator Club, Inc.
Steve and Doris Colgate Receive Harken Gold Block Award
On the first night of the 2008 United States Sailboat Show in Annapolis, at a rousing party sponsored by Harken, Inc., a leading manufacturer and marketer of quality sailboat hardware and accessories, Offshore Sailing School owners Steve and Doris Colgate were presented with the Harken Gold Block Award in recognition of selling their 300th Colgate 26 sailboat. - October 26, 2008 - Offshore Sailing School
Leashtec LLC to Unveil New Innovative Product at DEMA 2008; the DiveLeash Makes Worldwide Debut
Leashtec LLC, creator of the unique GameLeash and CamLeash, will unveil their latest neoprene wrist strap, the DiveLeash, at this year's DEMA Show. Based on success of the GameLeash and CamLeash, the DiveLeash was designed by divers to connect compact cameras, camcorders, and handhelds when diving,... - October 23, 2008 - Leashtec LLC
Gift of Sailing Includes a Free Sailor's Jacket
The gift of sailing or boating is a perfect choice for the adventurer or dreamer on one’s holiday gift list this year. Sailing is great for the environment, since voyaging by wind power alone reduces your carbon footprint. This is a gift that keeps on giving, setting a course for a lifetime... - October 11, 2008 - Offshore Sailing School
Super Yacht Marine Services is Opening a New Facility in Lauderdale Marine Center
Super Yacht Marine Services, a leading Marine Service Provider, has recently announced the opening of a new facility located in the Lauderdale Marine Center at 2001 SW 20th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL to provide a 'One Stop Shop' for Captains and Yacht Owners. - October 02, 2008 - Super Yacht Marine Services
LearnToSail.Net Launches New 24/7 On line Sailing Lessons Website
A sailing website providing access to sailing lessons anytime, anywhere for any level of sailing. - September 17, 2008 - LearnToSail.Net
Fabric Sail Design Software Present at the 36th Grand-Pavois International In-Water Boat Show
September 10th through 15th 2008, La Rochelle, France, CEREALOG Engineering, is on hand to demonstrate their professional sail design software, during the Grand Pavois International Boat Show. - September 12, 2008 - CEREALOG
Clean Marine Systems, Inc. Launches Automated Heat Exchanger Flush Systems. The Latest in a Line of Innovative Products That Promote Automated Maintenance / Clean Oceans.
Headquartered in Las Vegas, NV, Clean Marine Systems, Corporation is an innovative leader in electronic controlled pump and valve systems. The Clean Marine System is the first of a family of products targeted at the yachting heat exchanger maintenance market. They are also introducing a new innovative “Green Marine Product” line for the marine and yachting enthusiast. For more information please visit www.cleanmarinesystems.com - August 28, 2008 - Clean Marine Systems
Waterfront Condos in Jacksonville, Florida Approximately 50% Finished
The construction of the Ortega Landing condominiums is 50% finished. The first waterfront condominium building is eight units and is adjacent to the 192-slip Marina at Ortega Landing. - August 24, 2008 - MLG
Adelaide Company the First to Revolutionize the Prevention of Boat Corrosion
Company Reaches Milestones in Marine Industry - Find out why SeaBis is the first in the prevention of marine electrolysis corrosion. The manufacturers of SeaBis, today announced that they are the first company to develop a series of Do-it-yourself Electrolysis Corrosion Prevention Systems for boats and vessels and Electrolysis Corrosion Prevention maintenance system for marinas that detects, eliminates and prevents electrolysis corrosion. - August 12, 2008 - Gateway Aust Marketing Pty Ltd
John Selman to Join Expanding Reeds Nautical Online Almanac Team
With over 30 years experience in sales and marketing, John Selman is joining the Reeds Nautical Online Almanac team as a Senior Consultant. John’s extensive experience in the marine industry will contribute towards the continuous development of the online version of the Almanac. Working... - July 19, 2008 - Reeds Nautical Online Almanac
Very Light Jet Service Now Available to the Bahamas
North American Jet Charter Group Announces Florida - Bahamas VLJ flights - July 11, 2008 - North American Jet Charter Group, LLC