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Get Discovered! East Coast X Film & TV Festival to Debut This August in Virginia Beach, Va.
This four-day event combines seminars and workshops by award-winning industry veterans, live auditions, opportunities to pitch venture capitalists and independent movie screenings. It provides a networking platform for anyone who wants to be discovered – filmmakers looking for distribution, producers looking for financing, actors looking to connect with casting directors and anyone who is a fan of film and television. - July 07, 2014 - East Coast X Film & TV Festival
Absolute Adventure Mexico, Exclusive Diving in Playa del Carmen
Absolute Adventure are expanding their underwater services by offering exclusive scuba diving in and around beautiful Playa del Carmen, Mexico with cavern diving in Cenotes a specialty. - July 01, 2014 - Absolute Adventure Mexico
Innovation Direct™ at Helm of Marketing Efforts for Water Wing Invention
An innovative new product designed to provide its users with enhanced enjoyment of various water-based activities, the Water Wing, has been developed by George A.D. Byrne of North Scituate, Rhode Island. The invention's unique design enables its users to directly engage in a number of different... - June 27, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Aqua Chem® Selected TFI Envision, Inc. to Refresh Club Store Packaging
Aqua Chem® a KIK Custom Products brand, selected TFI Envision, Inc. to refresh the club store packaging for Aqua Chem’s Chlorinating Tabs and Shock Plus products. Aqua Chem pool care products are designed to help make water maintenance easier and more enjoyable. With the package design... - June 18, 2014 - TFI Envision, Inc.
ECO Fuel Maximizer ECO-7 Show a 10% Savings - 1,400 HP Caterpillar Marine Diesel Engine
Large Diesel Engine owners are always looking for a way to reduce fuel consumption. - June 17, 2014 - ECO Fuel Systems, LLC
Trusted Waterpark Equipment Manufacturers Empex Watertoys® Present Their Latest Range of AQUATONS®
Claremont, ON-based leaders for innovative waterpark equipment, Empex Watertoys® have recently announced the introduction of several new products to the company catalogue. Included within the company’s enhanced selection is a new suite of Aquaton® spray features, such as the... - June 12, 2014 - Empex Watertoys
Olympic Swimmers Make a Splash at The Gateway Family YMCA – Rahway Branch
USA Swimming Foundation and Phillips 66 Partner to Bring Olympic Swimmers to the YMCA to Discuss Water Safety - June 11, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society with Team in Training Announce a Gala Evening & Fund Raiser at Ray's Boathouse, Seattle on 29th May. Keynote Speaker - Anna Cummins.
LLS Gala Evening & Fund Raiser featuring Anna Cummins Gold Medalist, Women's 8+ Rowing 2008 Beijing Olympics. Ms Cummins will speak in support of the first ever rowing crew for Team in Training, a fund raising branch of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. TNT Rowers are training for The Masters Regional Rowing Championships & raising donations so those with blood cancers may better their lives. Anna Cummins & '08 Olympic Crew will be inducted to the National Rowing Foundation Hall of Fame 05/31/14. - May 14, 2014 - TNT Novice Rowers 2014
Empex Watertoys® Helps Revitalize Cronwell Platamon Resort with Latest Waterpark Equipment
The Cronwell Platamon resort in the Pieria area of Greece has just announced the new integration of an exciting Empex Watertoys® spray park. The 5-star, all-inclusive resort recently purchased by the Cronwell Hotel group from Russia has now been completely refurbished and redesigned with the... - May 03, 2014 - Empex Watertoys
Swim School in Los Angeles Receives Generous Grant from Loaded Boards for Special Needs Swim Lessons
One with the Water swim school in Los Angeles was recently honored for its mission and achievements this March with a generous grant from Loaded Boards earmarked for special needs swim lessons for students and at-risk youth. - May 01, 2014 - Onewiththewater.org
Empex Watertoys® Enhance Reputation for Innovation with Latest Water Playground Equipment
Trusted Markham, Ontario leader for expertly-manufactured water playground equipment, Empex Watertoys® has announced one of the most exciting additions to the 2014 catalogue. The company’s new additions will help boost attendance figures at water park facilities across the globe this year... - April 26, 2014 - Empex Watertoys
Innovation Direct™ Leading the Charge in Marketing Efforts for Anti-Amoeba Blocker Invention
An innovative new product designed to provide its users with comfort and protection, the Anti-Amoeba Blocker, has been developed by Lawrence Davis of New Orleans, Louisiana. The invention's unique design insures that its users’ noses are protected from intrusion by potentially deadly... - April 10, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Peppers USA Joins Swipe4TheKids to Reinforce a CHANCE’EM Mission on the North Shore of Oahu
Peppers Polarized Eyewear has joined CHANCE’EM efforts to increase funding for North Shore High School surf teams. By converting to the Swipe4TheKids merchant platform, Peppers now will help reinforce the North Shore’s youth funding movement and join ranks with CHANCE’EM, Turtle Bay Resort, Pupukea Grill, Jerry’s Pizza and others. - March 28, 2014 - Pomeroy Equitable Solutions LLC
To Benefit the Wounded Warrior Project of America, Endurance Ocean Athlete, Will Schmidt of AreYouInspiredYet, Solo Paddles the California Channel Islands
In mid September, 2013, the crew of the Campbell's Sloop, a 34' Catalina sailboat, and Will Schmidt embarked on a solo stand up paddle through the California Channel Island chain to raise funds and awareness for the Wounded Warrior Project and the Casa Hogar Orphanage in Ensenada, Mexico. A documentary film was produced of the entire experience. - March 22, 2014 - Are You Inspired Yet
Early Fishing Announces Agreement with Russell Fishing in Kenai Alaska
The synergy of a venture between one of the most established and respected outfitters in Alaska, Early Fishing, with a company that has built a great reputation and tremendous growth while maintaining investment in their own business. Russell Fishing means a continuation of great service and adventure along with unsurpassed fishing and lodging. - March 18, 2014 - Russell's Early Fishing
Innovation Direct™ Handling Marketing and Licensing Efforts for Aqua Wave Invention
An innovative new product designed to enhance an already popular recreational activity, the Aqua Wave, has been developed by John Distinti of San Jose, California. The invention's unique features add a fun twist to time spent in a pool. The Aqua Wave will make pool time much more enjoyable. The... - March 09, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Waterside at Coquina Key Returns to Selling Florida Fun & Sun
As the economy warms up, so do sales as water enthusiasts find sunshine, value and home ownership on the shores of Coquina Key. This property is one of the first locally to turn the "sales machine" back up to full blast. - March 07, 2014 - Waterside at Coquina Key
Empex Watertoys® Introduces Their Latest Concept: "Aquacircus®"
Empex Watertoys®has created a new line of interactive watertoys under the trademark "Aquanetics™" where the kids can turn a hand wheel and produce different sprays, water flows, and kinetic effects such as turning pelton wheels, spinners, gears and pinwheels to create a zany... - March 07, 2014 - Empex Watertoys
Crowdfunding "The Bang Wrangler" - A Project by Female Athletes, for Female Athletes
California girls use Kickstarter to create a headband for water sport-loving ladies, inspire other women to crowdfund new businesses. - March 04, 2014 - The Bang Wrangler
MaleSurvivor Supports NCPTC Review of USA Swimming Safe Sport Program
MaleSurvivor: the National Organization Against Male Sexual Victimization publicly praised USA Swimming upon the release of today's report assessing the Safe Sport program. "USA Swimming is to be commended for proactively engaging the National Child Protection Training Center (NCPTC) to... - January 28, 2014 - MaleSurvivor: National Organization against Male Sexual Victimization
Chesapeake Light Craft Offers Winter/Spring Build-Your-Own-Boat Classes in Annapolis
Get a jump on summer boating by building your own sailing, rowing, or paddling boat in a class. - January 05, 2014 - Chesapeake Light Craft
Phoenix Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Shelden Martin Talks About Common Swimming Injuries
Dr. Shelden Martin recently spoke to the Neptune Swim Club regarding common injuries swimmers encounter while competing and training. He spoke to the club on Oct. 23 about ways to prevent shoulder injuries while swimming, how to determine if an injury has occurred, when to seek the treatment of an... - November 26, 2013 - Arizona Orthopaedic Associates
One with the Water Receives Grant from the Metabolic Studio to Provide Swimming Lessons for Veterans
One with the Water®, a non-profit swim school dedicated to providing life-changing swimming lessons to children and adults - many of them with disabilities or special needs - was honored to receive a generous grant from The Metabolic Studio to provide swimming lessons year-round for... - November 22, 2013 - Onewiththewater.org
BoaterRated Announces Crowdfunding Campaign
BoaterRated, LLC, which operates the leading independent marine business review website - where boaters rate and review boating businesses - announces the launch of its first-ever crowdfunding campaign. BoaterRated.com chief L. Carl Schellbach, Jr. explains why he is using this popular online... - November 19, 2013 - BoaterRated.com, LLC
SailMaine Names New Executive Director
With great excitement, the SailMaine Board of Directors announces the appointment of Falmouth resident Janet Acker as its new Executive Director, effective November 11. Local community sailing program SailMaine has been helping sailors young and old get out on the water to enjoy educational,... - November 08, 2013 - SailMaine
Empex Watertoys Announce Updates to Catalogue of Water Playground Equipment
Leading Markham-based designer of innovative water playground equipment, Empex Watertoys have recently announced several new innovations. The company’s latest products suite includes the Aquahorn, which is a spray feature from the company’s Aquaton® line that is designed to create a... - November 08, 2013 - Empex Watertoys
Ethical Surf Brand, Wave Native, Launches Kickstarter Campaign for Eco-Friendly Boardshorts
Wave Native has launched a new Kickstarter campaign, aimed at raising funds to help it develop and launch a new range of men’s and women’s eco-friendly, ethically-manufactured board shorts. - November 07, 2013 - Wave Native
VIRUN® & Vital Pharmaceuticals® Expand Operations to Offer a Combined 29 Patents for Raw Material Manufacturing and Finished Product Capabilities
The year 2013 has been a blockbuster renaissance of key partnerships and explosive innovation for VIRUN; early in the year, VIRUN published Chapter 39, Nanotechnology and Nonpolar Active Compounds in Functional Foods through Wiley. In March, Stepan Lipid Nutrition and VIRUN formalized a partnership... - November 05, 2013 - VIRUN
Ultra Marathon Stand Up Paddler, Will Schmidt, Completes 300 Miles Solo in the California Channel Islands to Benefit the Wounded Warrior Project
Southern California Stand Up Paddle Endurance Athlete, Will Schmidt, caps off a three week, 300 mile open ocean challenge by crossing two more Pacific Coast channels. Will started off with an exhibition appearance at the annual Island To Island Waterman Relay, a 28 nautical mile channel crossing... - October 19, 2013 - Are You Inspired Yet
Prestige Yacht Charters to Renovate Lexington to Enhance Private Yachting Experience
Prestige Yacht Charters, Inc. (www.prestigeyachtcharters.com), a premier luxury-yacht charter company serving New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, today announced the renovation of its Lexington yacht to enhance the private yachting experience through features and amenities usually limited to vessels with 12 passengers or less. - October 11, 2013 - Prestige Yacht Charters, Inc.
US Swim School Association Welcomes Two New Sponsors – Neptune-Benson and ETS Join Nation’s Premier Swim School Family
Industry leading pool filtering, UV disinfecting technology now available to members. - August 16, 2013 - US Swim School Association
Spray Parks Across North America Can Improve Summer Visitor Numbers with New Equipment Offered by Empex Watertoys®
Toronto-based manufacturer offers equipment appealing to summer visitors. - August 08, 2013 - Empex Watertoys
Empex Watertoys® Adds New Layouts to Portfolio of Completed Splash Parks
Innovators of splash parks update portfolio - August 04, 2013 - Empex Watertoys
From Maine to Guatemala: Two Northeast Non-Profits Team Up to Make a Big Difference
Two Maine-based non-profits are teaming up to provide college students with an unconventional semester beginning in small boats and ending in a rare community service opportunity. - July 19, 2013 - Hurricane Island Outward Bound School
BBQ Fundraiser Will Kickoff Cross-Country Bike Trip by Wounded Warrior and Paralympian Rob Jones
July 27th event by “Fired Up To Help” to benefit Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes. - July 12, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
3rd Level Consulting Joins US Swim School Association as New Sponsor
Leading consulting agency shares Association’s interests, goals in aiding swim school businesses. - July 12, 2013 - US Swim School Association
Just in Time for Summer, New Recreation Center Opens at Churchill Farms in Houston
Churchill Farms is gearing up for summer fun this year with a “Beach Blanket Bash” grand opening of the community’s recreation center on June 8. From noon until 3 p.m., residents and guests can tour the new recreation center, which boasts a fun splash pad, resort-style pool and... - June 06, 2013 - Taylor Morrison
Alaska Hooksetters Lodge LLC. Announces Their "Spawn On" Initiative
Alaska Hooksetters Lodge, (www.alaskahooksetters.com), an all-inclusive lodge in Kenai, Alaska is spearheading a catch and release program, Spawn On, that is now mandatory on the famous Kenai River, with an opportunity to spread to other locations around the world. - June 06, 2013 - The Kenai Peninsula
Gulf To Bay Pool Service Completes Mergers
Homes that require swimming pool cleaning can now call Gulf To Bay Pool Service to provide them with pool services. Swimming pools differ in water capacity and sizes. Regardless of the size of a swimming pool, Gulf To Bay Pool Service will handle all your pool needs. Gulf To Bay Pool Service a... - June 04, 2013 - Gulf To Bay Pool Service
Lake Wedowee Watercraft Rentals
Lake Wedowee watercraft rentals are now available until October. If you would like to find out how to rent personal watercraft, take a look at the website. - May 29, 2013 - H2O ZONE
NewProductHelp.com Creates Cutting Edge Online Presentation for Pool Cover Frame Invention
Calvin R., North Carolina resident and inventor, recently leveraged the expertise of invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to devise a visually impactful presentation for his Pool Cover Frame concept. An innovative new product targeted at pool owners everywhere, the Pool Cover Frame... - April 19, 2013 - New Product Help, Inc.
SwimmingPoolSigns Launches a Playful Range of Swimmin' Sam Signs
SwimmingPoolSigns, all the all-American supplier of swimming pool signs, has launched a full-fledged range of playful pool signs by the name of Swimmin’ Sam to get kids to follow pool safety and have fun while following pool rules. The aim behind creating Swimmin’ Sam signs was to give... - April 10, 2013 - Swimming Pool Signs
SoCal Fishing Kayak Company Launches New Website, Offers Promotional Shipping
Fishing kayak manufacturer Malibu Kayaks announces the launch of their redesigned MalibuKayaks.com website. The kayak company hopes to ease site navigation and provide better access to info on their kayak brands, as well as user manuals and local dealers, with flat-rate promotional shipping offered on accessories during the month of April. - April 06, 2013 - Malibu Kayaks
DolFUN SWIM Academy Adding More "Layers of Protection to Help Prevent drowning," Becoming Part of the Solution.
Starfish Aquatics Institute Announces their Newest Training Center in Portland, Oregon: DolFUN SWIM Academy. - March 29, 2013 - DolFUN SWIM Academy
Skin Care for Athletes Becomes a Sponsor for Set Up Events North Carolina Triathlon Series
Taking Care of North Carolina Athletes’ Skin from the Mountains to the Sea - March 22, 2013 - Morning Indigo, LLC
2013 Induction - California Sports Hall of Fame
California Sports Hall of Fame Celebrates Class of 2013 Induction Ceremony Sunday, June 9 - March 05, 2013 - California Sports Hall Of Fame
Exposing a Diamond in the Rough
ProPatterns, Inc. encounters a new experience while filming Exposed. - February 15, 2013 - ProPatterns, Inc.
AccuDock Supplies 2013 World Rowing Campionship Docks in S Korea
AccuDock Announces Fabrication & Supply of 2013 World Rowing Championship Docks in Chungju; South Korea 2013 World Rowing Championship Docks Ship to South Korea. - February 06, 2013 - AccuDock
WaveJet Signs Surfing Icon and "Life Rolls On" Founder, Jesse Billauer
WaveJet announced today that it has signed California professional surfer and founder of the inspirational Life Rolls On foundation, Jesse Billauer, as a WaveJet team rider. - February 05, 2013 - WaveJet
Paddle Sport Industry is Booming; Take Advantage of the New AccuDock Referral Representative Program
AccuDock™ is now expanding their partnership program search. It is an amazing and rewarding opportunity for established contractors, dock builders and independents in the industry to increase revenue while expanding product offerings to customers. - February 04, 2013 - AccuDock