The Around the Americas research sailing expedition, which got underway in May, is collecting scientific data and testing new methods and equipment throughout the 13-month, 25,000-mile circumnavigation of the North and South American continents. The expedition intends to raise awareness of the changes occurring in our oceans and aims to promote solutions to lessen negative [...]

The Great Lakes Outdoor Recreation Expo, a new consumer event, is being created to enhance its exhibitors’ value and attract more attendees with a broader interest. The event, which will take place Feb. 18–21 in Detroit, Mich., will include exhibitors from a variety of outdoor and sporting recreation activities. This expo is in addition to [...]

Three French women, Stéphanie Geyer-Barneix, Alexandra Lux and Flora Manciet, will be participating in the UCAR Cap Odysée paddleboard expedition this summer. The three competetive paddleboarders row in relays to traverse the North Atlantic Ocean. The athletes set off from Cape Breton Island, Canada, in July, and hope to average 100 kilometers per day until [...]

The third annual BoatUS Recreational Boating Access Award will accept nominations until Oct. 1. The award recognizes individuals or groups who have preserved or improved waterway access. Waterfront residential development, regulatory red tape, increased taxes, poor land-use planning and more restrictive zoning are some factors that contribute to the decline of waterway access for recreational [...]

Ranger Boats will be allowed to award various already-existing fishing tournament prize money, as ruled recently in the bankruptcy case of its parent company, Genmar. Prize money totals $941,185, including $500,000 in prize boat certificates that promote fishing in the United States. Genmar believes Ranger to be a valuable asset “that needs to continue to [...]

The New Orleans Boat Show is expanding to include fishing, hunting, and other sporting and outdoors industries. Traditional boat show offerings will still be included at the show, but a wider selection of exhibitors, ranging from tackle and accessory dealers to hunting, fishing and travel booths, will now be available. Louisiana Sportsman magazine is teaming [...]

The National Marine Manufacturers Association and Boating Writers International recognized 10 marine aftermarket products for innovative achievement at the Marine Aftermarket Accessories Trade Show (MAATS) in Orlando. The winners accepted the awards during the MAATS Awards Reception. The winning companies were decided by a panel of seven judges based on innovative distinction, benefit to the [...]

Of the 48.5 million anglers in the United States today, 8.5 million have said they are interested in owning a boat. Respondents were most motivated to buy a boat to gain easier access to better fishing. Other respondents noted that fishing is a “gateway activity” to get youth interested in other outdoor activities, and that [...]

WeatherMax 80 from Safety Components is now offered by ShoreMaster lifts as the premium option for its lift covers. The fabric is guaranteed to resist fading for five years and weighs only eight ounces per square yard. WeatherMax is tear- and abrasion-resistant and won’t sag. SOURCE WeatherMax

Compiled by Juli Case Question: The sales literature on the boat cover fabric I’m thinking of using has information on something called accelerated weathering. What’s that and how does it relate to how long the fabric will last? Answer: Assessing how a fabric is going to perform outdoors is a tricky business. Not only is [...]