When we first posted this event a month ago, there was interest. That interest has exploded and now the number of companies looking to fill positions has doubled and the …
Boating Business
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Bruce Hedrick is in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, checking out the Taiwan International Boat Show. This is the first of his reports from on the scene. –KH May 6th Kaohsiung, Taiwan It’s …
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When you consider all that has gone on since 1948, the Hewescraft story is pretty amazing on a number of different fronts. The first is that while boat building has …
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New BoatsPower BoatingWorking boats
New Pilot Boat for The Bar by Kvichak Marine Industries
by Peter Marshby Peter MarshI was fortunate to cross attend Astoria’s christening ceremony, meet the Scottish designer, survey the boat and even get aboard for crossing the bar. This is a great story. Here’s …
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Good news from Christensen Yachts in their latest press release: Vancouver, WA — Christensen Shipyard is pleased to announce the signing of a contract for a Custom 164’ (50M) Series …
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I love Chip Hanauer, and I hate McDonald’s. I bet you didn’t expect to see those two cultural icons in my opening line. What’s more: What do they have to …
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Activities & EntertainmentBoating BusinessPaddles, Oars and Boards
NMTA Gets the Paddling Festival
by Kurt Hoehneby Kurt HoehneThe news that the Northwest Marine Trade Association has taken on the Northwest Paddling Festival is really exciting on many fronts. First and foremost, the NMTA has a great infrastructure …
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The Power boat scene in France tends towards the extremes. Because gasoline costs close to $7.00 gallon, you do not have the plethora of entry and mid-range level powerboats that …
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By now most of you have already heard about the biggest announcement/news coming out of the Paris Boat show: namely that France has put together a team to challenge for …
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From the Soundings Trade Only blog, by Reagan Haynes. Original post here. Let’s hear your thoughts on this subject. There was testimony once again on Capitol Hill regarding the …
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Boating BusinessEducationWaterfront issues
NMTA Seeks Grant Applications
by Kurt Hoehneby Kurt HoehneFrom our friends at NMTA The Northwest Marine Trade Association announced a grant program for non-profits seeking assistance in promoting boating in the region. The grants are being awarded through …
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Helicat Sinks off Florida, Owner OK
by Kurt Hoehneby Kurt HoehneEarlier this year the innovative and intriguing Helicat, built by Wordboats, was flying around Puget Sound during sea trials and photo sessions. During an offshore run of Florida about three …