April’s issue covers the aftermarket, tariffs, supply-chain issues and more.
After the Miami Boat Show, a look at what’s ahead and some challenges.
This year, Metstrade was the biggest ever. Here are some observations from the show and what it means for our industry
IBEX and Metstrade are my favorites among the fall shows, as they gather so many industry leaders from core sectors.
A few magazine gigs and more than 10 years ago, I curated and wrote a monthly report about boatbuilders and repair facilities all around Chesapeake
I was 20 years old when I dropped out of restaurant management and fell into the marine industry. I’d recently discovered sailing through a friend
The recreational boating industry is kept afloat by hard-working individuals who do the dirty jobs that not everyone is cut out to do.
Enjoying time on the water, no matter the activity, is what we’re selling as an industry. It’s important that we remember these things first and foremost as we recruit people into the fold and bring others back.
Letter From the Editor
April’s issue covers the aftermarket, tariffs, supply-chain issues and more.
After the Miami Boat Show, a look at what’s ahead and some challenges.
Spring and the boating season are on the way.
This year, Metstrade was the biggest ever. Here are some observations from the show and what it means for our industry
IBEX and Metstrade are my favorites among the fall shows, as they gather so many industry leaders from core sectors.
A few magazine gigs and more than 10 years ago, I curated and wrote a monthly report about boatbuilders and repair facilities all around Chesapeake
I was 20 years old when I dropped out of restaurant management and fell into the marine industry. I’d recently discovered sailing through a friend
The recreational boating industry is kept afloat by hard-working individuals who do the dirty jobs that not everyone is cut out to do.
Enjoying time on the water, no matter the activity, is what we’re selling as an industry. It’s important that we remember these things first and foremost as we recruit people into the fold and bring others back.
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