A national poll conducted by Harris Poll on behalf of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) shows that that consumer knowledge of how to use high ethanol fuel blends remains relatively unchanged from the last few years. According to 2016 poll results, 64 percent of American adults who own outdoor power equipment say they are [...]

The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) announced that its show floor is sold out, but companies interested in exhibiting may fill out an online application to be added to a wait list. Exhibit space will be assigned on a first-come first-serve basis. IBEX, which will be held at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, [...]

The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) will host a webinar Tuesday, April 12, at 2 p.m. EDT on new import and customs compliance rules. Enhanced customs enforcement is likely due to recent changes within the U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the February 2016 enactment of the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act. The webinar [...]

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is offering nearly $14 million in grants to 32 states, commonwealths and territories to support recreational boating through the Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) program. The BIG funds are used to construct, renovate and maintain marinas and other facilities with features for transient recreational boats that are 26 feet or [...]

The National Boating Safety Advisory Council (NBSAC), the council which advises the U.S. Coast Guard on recreational boating safety regulations and other major boating safety matters, is soliciting applications for 2017 appointments. According to the Federal Register, NBSAC will consider applications for the following positions which will be vacant on December 31, 2016: two state [...]

The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking public comments on the draft of the Strategic Plan of the National Recreational Boating Safety Program 2017-2021. The plan is published in the Federal Register. The 30-day comment period ends April 20, 2016. Review the plan and submit comments through the Federal Register website. Questions can be directed to [...]

American Boating Congress (ABC) is releasing a new, free smartphone app to attendees prior to its conference in May. The app is designed to help attendees navigate the ABC conference. The ABC app offers: a comprehensive event schedule to access the ABC agenda, receptions and schedule Hill visits improved Congressional directories and Capitol Hill Google [...]

The 69th Annual International Achievement Awards are open for entries. Industrial fabric companies from around the world are encouraged to compete in new categories that showcase innovation, technical skill and design excellence. The competition has changed a bit this year. Each of the seven major categories will now have a brand new "Best in Category" [...]

The 2016 International Nautical Congress of Colombia confirmed a roster of keynote speakers for the one-time summit on April 27-29 in Cartagena de Indias. Speakers will discuss Colombia as an emerging boating market and its future potential in the global marine industry. The congress will open with a keynote address from executive director Diaz-Granados Guida, [...]

Strataglass LLC has added Randy Bouffler to its Fort Lauderdale sales team. Bouffler comes to Strataglass with more than 15 years of experience in the marine market. He has been a leader in marine cleaning and maintenance solutions and routinely participates in local and national industry expert events. Strataglass, a subsidiary of Herculite Products Inc., [...]