Author: Hollie Misztak

Successes of the Miami International Boat Show

The Miami International Boat Show attendance has risen 7% at it’s second year at new location Miami Stadium Park & Basin. The total number of attendees reached nearly 100,000 from an estimated 30-35 countries. With an estimated $3 billion in product on display, exhibitors experienced escalated sales in boats, accessories and more, NMMA said. Initial data reported that the 2017…

The Miami International Boat Show attendance has risen 7% at it’s second year at new location Miami Stadium Park & Basin. The total number of attendees reached nearly 100,000 from…

Family Spring Break Spots

Spring break is a chance to gather the kids while they’re off of school and get away from a busy work schedule. Most importantly it is an opportunity to experience warmer weather and a different climate. Spring break beach destinations are not just for college students, although it does sometimes feel this way. We’ve got a few suggestions for the…

Spring break is a chance to gather the kids while they’re off of school and get away from a busy work schedule. Most importantly it is an opportunity to experience…

America’s Most Popular Show is Right Around the Corner!

Largest Temporary Marina in the World The Miami International Boat Show is expanding yet again to gear up for the long anticipated mid-February show that takes over the South East region of Florida, this year starting on Thursday, February 16th through Monday, February 20th. The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) is anticipating a 40% increase in…

Largest Temporary Marina in the World The Miami International Boat Show is expanding yet again to gear up for the long anticipated mid-February show that takes…

The Year of Innovation

Lexus Goes from Land to Yachts Lexus has released its fully redesigned flagship, the LS sedan. The Lexus Sport Yacht, although much smaller than any actual ‘yachts’ it is the closest thing that automakers will get as of right now. According to Toyota, the idea for the boat came about when the company’s CEO was trying out one…

Lexus Goes from Land to Yachts Lexus has released its fully redesigned flagship, the LS sedan. The Lexus Sport Yacht, although much smaller than any actual ‘yachts’ it…

Boating Advocacy Successes

The Members of Congress took measures in 2016 to ensure recreational boating priorities are addressed and the industry and its boaters are protected. Through Boating United, the voice of recreational boating was heard by top lawmakers of the White House. The top boating successes for 2016: Signed into law the US Coast Guard Authorization, which included a new model year…

Five Things for 2017

Looking Ahead: Five Things for 2017 EPA Increases Ethanol Requirement for 2017 The Environmental Protection Agency has increased the number of renewable fuels that will be required in the nation’s fuel supply in 2017. The 2017 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) levels set last week mandate a 1.2 billion gallon increase next year, a six percent…

Looking Ahead: Five Things for 2017 EPA Increases Ethanol Requirement for 2017 The Environmental Protection Agency has increased the number of renewable fuels that will…

Colossal Wave is now Largest ever Recorded

A colossal wave in the North Atlantic near Scotland that was captured from the UK back in February of 2013 is now the largest ever recorded, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO); beating the previous record from the North Atlantic in 2007 measuring 60 feet. The data was captured by automated buoy data analysis. Scientists calculate the height…

A colossal wave in the North Atlantic near Scotland that was captured from the UK back in February of 2013 is now the largest ever recorded, according to the World…

Human Powered Gym Boat

Renowned designer Carlo Ratti proposes a human powered gym boat to cruise along the Seine in Paris. The Seine is an important commercial waterway within the Paris Basin in the north of France. The design is in response to the locals’ demand concerning the urban and public infrastructure. The design is a collaboration with fitness manufacturing company,…

Renowned designer Carlo Ratti proposes a human powered gym boat to cruise along the Seine in Paris. The Seine is an important commercial waterway within the Paris…

Traveling the Sea by Book

The top tales about the beloved seas: Winter is rolling in, with cooler weather and time off for the holidays, some may not be lucky enough to get out on the water but there’s nothing like a good read about the beloved seas to suffice. Here is a short list of seafaring tales that will surely take one…

The top tales about the beloved seas: Winter is rolling in, with cooler weather and time off for the holidays, some may not be lucky enough to get…

The 44th Annual Fort Myers Show is Here!

44th Annual Fort Myers Boat Show The 44th Annual Fort Myers Boat Show is taking place this weekend from Thursday, November 17th through Sunday, November 20th. The event is at the Harbor Event Center and City Yacht Basin and is shaping up to be the biggest show in the last several years. The Fort Myers Boat…

44th Annual Fort Myers Boat Show The 44th Annual Fort Myers Boat Show is taking place this weekend from Thursday, November 17th through Sunday, November 20th.