TowBoatUS Adds On-Water Support at Sam Rayburn Reservoir
TowBoatUS has opened a Sam Rayburn Reservoir assistance port in East Texas, giving local anglers and recreational boaters access to towing and recovery services …
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TowBoatUS Opens Shearon Harris Lake Assistance Port
TowBoatUS has opened a new Shearon Harris Lake port in North Carolina under Captain Thomas Cunningham, extending his on-water assistance operations to four local …
Mornington Schnapper Point Ramp Upgrade Enters Final Stage
Mornington’s Schnapper Point boat-ramp upgrade is entering its final stage with a wider ramp, new jetties, better manoeuvring space and all-abilities access.
Tooradin Boat Ramp Rebuild Adds Three Lanes and Longer Pontoons
Victoria’s Tooradin boat-ramp upgrade is rebuilding three launch lanes, extending pontoons and improving access roads to increase recreational-boating capacity.
Kurrimine Beach Boat Ramp Rebuild Starts With Two New Lanes
Queensland is starting a major Kurrimine Beach boat-ramp rebuild with two new lanes, a fixed walkway and improved tidal access for recreational boaters.
Somers Cove Marina Starts $30m Upgrade for Chesapeake Boaters
Maryland has begun a $30 million modernization of Somers Cove Marina, including a new boat ramp, floating piers, utilities and flood-protection works.
NMMA Launches Waterways Access Initiative for Public Boating Access
NMMA has launched a Waterways Access Initiative website focused on boat ramps, marina infrastructure, public-water access and recreational boating policy.
Black Warrior River Boat Ramp Upgrades Completed in Alabama
Alabama has completed major upgrades at Riverview, Foster’s Ferry and Moundville public boat ramps on the Black Warrior River, improving access for trailer boaters.
New Boat Ramp Etiquette Video Targets Safer, Faster Launching
America’s Boating Channel has released a new boat-ramp etiquette video covering preparation, launching and retrieval at busy public ramps.
Catamaran Boat Ramp Access Upgrade Nears Completion in Tasmania
Tasmania’s Catamaran boat-ramp and campground upgrade is nearing completion with improved trailer parking, access and a recently replaced pontoon jetty.
California Offers $1.4m for On-Water Boating Safety Training
California is offering up to $1.4 million in grants for organizations providing practical on-water recreational boating safety education.
Suzuki Marine Launches Up-to-Seven-Year Leisure Outboard Warranty
Suzuki Marine GB has introduced an up-to-seven-year warranty scheme for qualifying leisure outboards bought from 18 September 2026 in the UK and Republic of …
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