The Sea Tow Foundation™, a national nonprofit dedicated to reducing boating-related accidents and fatalities, in partnership with its Boating Safety Advisory Council, is now accepting applications for the 2026 National Boating Safety Awards. Applications are due Aug. 31, 2026. The awards recognize and celebrate outstanding efforts within the recreational boating industry that promote safe and [...]

Port Tampa Bay announced registration is open for its second annual Maritime Expo. The expo will take place Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2027 at Port Tampa Bay Cruise Terminal 6 in Tampa, Fla. The expo aims to introduce young people from Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties to the maritime industry. Students in grades 9–12 are invited [...]

The collection comes in three patterns — Drift, Bramble and Cricket — with multiple color options per pattern. Photo: Sunbrella® The Kelly Ventura x Sunbrella® Collection is an assortment of fabrics that marry artistry with durability. The fabrics can be layered together to create depth, dimension and personality across a wide range of applications and [...]

Registration is open for the Woven Narrow Fabrics: Kevlar® EXO™ Development webinar Aug. 12, 1–2 p.m. EDT. Hosted by Advanced Textiles Association (ATA), attendance is free to ATA members and $39 for nonmembers. The webinar will highlight the development process of DuPont’s Kevlar EXO fiber, its properties and how it can benefit the U.S. textile [...]

Stimpson hosted students in the Machining Technologies program at Atlantic Technical College for a tour and Q&A session. It was a part of the company's long-standing outreach efforts to show students how what they're learning translates to the real world. Image: Stimpson On July 17, 21 students from the Machining Technologies program at Atlantic Technical [...]

Eddie Smith, owner of Grady-White Boats, announced he has gifted control of the company to a perpetual purpose trust (PPT). This PPT is the largest in the U.S. since Patagonia’s in 2022 and a first for the marine industry.  Smith will be gifting control and ownership of the company to the Grady-White Boats PPT and [...]

Image: ATA Japan ATA Japan, a member group of Advanced Textiles Association (ATA), held its Annual Meeting July 22. The meeting also included a forum and networking reception. At the meeting, members approved activity and financial reports, elected new leadership, approved amendments to ATA Japan bylaws, and approved the business plan and budget for the [...]

Napatree is available in 40 Italian summer colors. Photo: Steele Technical Fabrics Napatree is a refined form of canvas — due to a cleanly made yarn — that still meets outdoor performance standards. It is designed to keep up with customers while sailing, partying and picnicking as well as offering kid-proofing features. Available in 40 [...]

Latitude offers strong resistance to cold cracking, tearing, weathering, rot and ultraviolet exposure. Photo: Strataglass® Latitude is an American-made marine fabric that blends aesthetics and durability. It uses a specially designed vinyl film technology that provides a soft feel while ensuring the durability needed for tough marine environments. Latitude offers strong resistance to cold cracking, [...]

The Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) is accepting entries for its annual Tools, Tips & Tricks contest. The 2027 contest is sponsored by Keyston Bros, Serge Ferrari Group and Robeco. Marine fabricators do myriad things in their shop every day to save time or money, or to do a job in a unique way. This contest aims to share these ideas [...]