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19 Products Recognized for Innovation at IBEX 2014
At the International Boat Builders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) Industry Breakfast this morning, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) announced winners of the 2014 IBEX Innovation Awards. NMMA created the Innovation Awards program to recognize significant contributions to marine technology. The winning products were selected from 90 entries by a panel of experienced technical boating […] Read More
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
NMMA Announces 2014 Marine Industry Customer Satisfaction Index Awards
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) today announced 46 recipients of the 2014 Marine Industry Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Awards for excellence in customer satisfaction. Award recipients were acknowledged this morning during the annual Industry Breakfast at the 2014 International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) in Tampa, Fla. The Marine Industry CSI Awards […] Read More
Chaparral Boats Presented Special Commendation by Georgia Governor
Georgia Governor Nathan Deal celebrated the 50th anniversary of Chaparral Boats by presenting Founder Buck Pegg and President Jim Lane a special commendation at Chaparral and Robalo’s headquarters in Nashville, Ga. The outstanding event, attended by nearly 600 employees along with more than 50 state, local and county officials, recognized Chaparral and Robalo’s […] Read More
Preparing Your Boat for Winter Storage
The boating lifestyle can provide hours of leisure and recreation each summer. But if you don’t protect your boat and store it correctly when the weather cools down, you could end up losing time and money when you’re ready to set sail next year. Fortunately, that doesn’t have to happen. SpareFoot.com has put […] Read More
For Those About to Rock
There’s more to boating in the Chicago area than negotiating congested harbors or venturing out onto the open expanses of Lake Michigan. Just 60 miles from many Windy City suburbs is the No. 1 attraction in the state, Starved Rock State Park, an oasis on the Illinois River that beckons to those in search […] Read More
The Ghost Ship
Roughly 25 miles downstream from Cincinnati, the Ohio River diverts into a creek on the southern shore and up against a ship that appears to have docked for the last time. It’s a vessel that served in two World Wars, carried one of the world’s greatest minds and shuttled tourists around our country’s largest […] Read More
Profile: Narrows Marina
Nestled in the rolling hills of south-central Kentucky lies Barren River Lake, a 10,000-acre playground that’s home to an array of aquatic species and an amazing collection of wildlife. It’s a haven for boating aficionados and outdoor enthusiasts that beckons with excellent fishing, skiing, canoeing, horseback riding and hiking adventures — even priceless relaxing […] Read More
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
Lovin' the Loop, Part 6
It’s 4 a.m. when we wake to a nightmarish sound of grinding metal and straining diesel engines. Suddenly, we’re blinded by a powerful searchlight. Anchored 200 yards off the mighty Mississippi, we’re tucked into the mouth of Little River Diversion Channel, 130 miles south of St. Louis. The huge towboat pushing a long, wide […] Read More