Atlantic Yacht And Ship Archive Category: Maritime Industry

  Last Friday, the marine industry came together in downtown Fort Lauderdale and geared up for a great cause. The third annual Spin-A-Thon to benefit Kids in Distress (KID), a South Florida agency that helps abused and neglected children, was a rousing success. The Spin-A-Thon was hosted by the Marine Industry Cares Foundation, which was created by a group of industry leaders committed to bringing the marine and local communities together to raise money and awareness for local charities. For six hours, more than 400 people took... Read More

One of the more recent trends in the boating scene gaining more momentum are boat clubs. Although the concept of boat sharing has been around since the 1980's, it has progressed and expanded into different types of clubs. With nearly 1 out of 4 Americans enjoying the leisure and adventure of recreational boating, it makes sense that networks exist to share and enhance the overall experience. Boat club memberships vary and are located all around the country. What types of boat clubs are out there? There are... Read More