Boating Business

Jamie Elgie–previously the chief marketing officer of Wilson Electronics–was recently appointed to Navico as their new Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. He is responsible for sales, marketing, and …

British Columbia Ferry Services, Inc., better known as BC Ferries, plans to replace the aging inter-island fleet with five new ferries of two different classes, and, hopefully, they’ll be built …

On July 1, 2018, Canada, in response to the United States’ 10 and 25 percent surtaxes on Canadian goods, imposed 10 and 25 percent sales surtaxes or similar trade-restrictive measures …

New methods of testing water quality have been developed in recent years and the Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) proposed updating their testing standards to incorporate these newer methods. Ecology …

Bellingham SeaFeast 2018 is being held on September 21 and 22 this year at Squalicum Harbor and Zuanich Point Park, and the call is going out to all vendors to …

Winnebago has expanded into the marine market with their purchase of Chris-Craft in early June. The recreational vehicle manufacturer bought the iconic boat brand from London-based Stellican Ltd., which has …

The Anacortes Boat and Yacht Show was a major success, according to event organizers. This year was the show’s first, and based on the results, plans for next year’s show …

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt – one of the Pacific Northwest’s top law firms – recently announced the opening of their newest office in Anchorage, Alaska. By doing so, they have …

Crow’s Nest Yachts has announced that the renovation of their San Diego location is complete and is now open for transactions. Crow’s Nest Yacht’s San Diego, purchased by Eric Pearson …

Steve Rae has been managing Canadian sales and service for Lowrance since 1988 and is now promoted to be Navico®’s Country Manager for Canada. Navico is the parent company to …

Last year, the Pacific Marine Expo brought 6,000 visitors from 40 states and 24 countries to experience, demonstrate, and enjoy products and activities from over 500 marine industry exhibitors. Denielle …

Washington Governor Jay Inslee has put forth a bold goal to make the state home to the most sustainable maritime industry in the nation by the year 2050. Key to …