Staying informed on current developments in the recreational marine industry is essential for anticipating market shifts, understanding consumer trends, and making strategic business decisions. The National Marine Propulsion Association (NMPA) supports this business need through its Industry News Feeds page, which sources and consolidates timely updates from leading publications—covering everything from product launches and dealership expansions to economic indicators and regulatory changes. By centralizing relevant news, NMPA helps members stay ahead of the curve and connected to the pulse of the industry.
Soundings Trade Only
- IBEX 2026 Opens in Tampa October 6, 2026NMMA president Frank Hugelmeyer delivered encouragement and a call to action to help move the industry’s agenda forward.David Conway
- Sea Tow and Savvy Navvy Collaborate October 6, 2026Sea Tow captains get access to Savvy Navvy premium accounts, and members receive an exclusive discount.David Conway
- The ABYC, Coast Guard Announce Webinar October 6, 2026Risk Mitigation Series session on nav lights and battery systems will be on Nov. 5 for marine industry professionals.David Conway
Boating Industry Magazine
- New Jersey Partners with BoatUS Foundation to Track Abandoned Boats October 5, 2026The New Jersey State Police is BoatUS Foundation’s newest partner in tracking and removing abandoned and derelict vessels (ADV) through the foundation’s innovative ADV database. The post New Jersey Partners with BoatUS Foundation to Track Abandoned Boats appeared first on Boating Industry.Krystina Skibo
- Top Boating Safety Tips for Boat Owners October 5, 2026Masterful boating goes beyond simply knowing how to steer and dock—it requires a proactive commitment to safety that protects everyone on board. By adopting essential boating safety practices before you even unmoor, you ensure that every journey remains enjoyable, stress-free, and above all, safe for you and your passengers. The post Top Boating Safety Tips […]Krystina Skibo
- September 2026 – Top 10 Stories Revealed October 2, 2026Here are the top 10, most-read articles of the month from Boating Industry. The post September 2026 – Top 10 Stories Revealed appeared first on Boating Industry.Krystina Skibo
Professional BoatBuilder Magazine
- Video: Advances in Renewable Composite Technologies September 23, 2026Renewable composite materials remain some of the elusive unicorns of the boatbuilding industry. As we aspire to moderate our environmental impact while still building some of the most durable manufactured... Read more »Aaron Porter
- Lights in the Darkness September 8, 2026Navigation lights, the best protection against nighttime collisions, are worth getting right. In my work inspecting boats, I routinely encounter noncompliant navigation light installations on new and preowned vessels. Often,... Read more »Steve D'Antonio
- Unmanning the Fleet August 24, 2026What it takes to keep pace in the race for commercially viable autonomous vesselsNic Compton
Yachting and Boating World
- Icom Introduces the IC-M410BB and IC-M510BB Black Box VHF Radios with Multi-Station Control August 1, 2023Both the IC-M410BB (top) and IC-M510BB (bottom) come as standard with ONE CommandmicIcom is pleased to announce the launch of the IC-M410BB and IC-M510BB Black Box VHF Radios with Multi-Station Control. These innovative marine radios offer enhanced functionality and flexibility for communication on board various vessels.Designed for marine professionals and enthusiasts alike, the IC-M410BB and […]ICOM
- Icom UK to sponsor the Topper Coastal Championships in Tankerton & Whitstable April 12, 2023The Topper National Sailing Race Series will be visiting the North Kent Coast for the first ever time this year. Stage four of the national race series for Topper youth sailors will be the Coastal Championship to be held between the stunning locations of Tankerton and Whitstable, from the 20th to the 21st of May […]ICOM
- Video: Overview of the IC-M25 Buoyant Marine VHF Handheld Radio June 9, 2022Icom UK have produced a video overview of Icom's bestselling handheld marine VHF radio, the IC-M25EURO.In the video, marketing manager Ian Lockyer goes through some of the main features that have made this stylish radio …Continue reading » The post Video: Overview of the IC-M25 Buoyant Marine VHF Handheld Radio appeared first on YBW.ICOM
Cruising World
- Racing the BVI Spring Regatta After a Decade Away from It October 6, 2026A cruising sailor joins a mixed crew on a Beneteau 36.7 in the BVI and rediscovers that racing is more fun than she remembered. The post Racing the BVI Spring Regatta After a Decade Away from It appeared first on Cruising World.Ali Wood
- The Mooring Pickup Skill Every Sailor Should Practice October 5, 2026Assign duties before you get there, drop the headsail before the turn and keep the crew off the bow. The rest is just practice. The post The Mooring Pickup Skill Every Sailor Should Practice appeared first on Cruising World.Gary Jobson
- Dragonfly 36 Review: Three Hulls, 15.7 Knots, Big Smiles October 2, 2026A folding 26-foot beam, carbon laminate, a triple-headsail rig and a Danish builder whose entire mission statement is: we sell fun. The post Dragonfly 36 Review: Three Hulls, 15.7 Knots, Big Smiles appeared first on Cruising World.Herb McCormick
Motor Boat & Yachting
- Miami Vice Chris-Craft Stinger 390X: The star in Miami Vice - World's coolest boats October 1, 2026Miami Vice Chris Craft Stinger 390XA classic, this month's world's coolest boat pick had a starring role in Miami Vice. The Chris-Craft Stinger 390X was a high-performance offshore powerboat The words ‘Miami Vice powerboat’, for anyone of a certain age and a boating bent, move the mind instantly to the Miami Vice Scarab 38KV. Aquatic […]Motor Boat & Yachting
- Are Big Brands ABANDONING the UK Boat Show!? | Boat Nuts Podcast S2 Ep 10 October 1, 2026The Boat Nuts: A boating podcast presented by Alex Smith and Hugo Andreae that tells you everything you need to know about the boating worldHugo Andreae and Alex Smith host Series 2, Episode 10 of Boat Nuts from Swanwick Marina. In this episode: The boys dive into a full sea trial of its direct rival, […]Motor Boat & Yachting
- Botnia Targa 37 tour: The '4x4 of the sea' gets a luxury upgrade September 29, 2026Hugo Andreae takes a tour of a much-anticipated release in all-weather boating, the redeveloped, all-new Botnia Targa 37The Botnia Targa 37 has long been a benchmark for offshore capability, celebrated as one of the most rugged and sea-kindly motor yachts on the water. Built in Finland and famously dubbed the ‘4×4 of the sea,’ this […]Toby Heppell