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Every leader wants to be successful, but those who embrace humility and adaptability significantly improve their odds of leading a healthy company for a long time.

No matter how skilled a skipper is, the elements eventually will conspire to make the docking experience miserable. But help is on the way in the form of autonomous docking systems that are intended to help average operators look like pros no matter how large the vessel.

Every year, marine business owners should take inventory of their companies to ensure that their tax planning is up to date. Multiple tax-law changes will affect the filing of 2022 tax returns.

Every year, the state is confronted with red tides, algae blooms and other water-quality issues, but there doesn’t seem to be a will to confront who and what causes them.

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s decision to reject wind turbines in Lake Erie and Lake Ontario is being cheered by industry stakeholders.

The three big boats shows in the Great Lakes market all reported excellent crowds and good sales action, which bodes well for the rest of the winter circuit.

The rescheduled Fort Myers Boat Show delivered its biggest single-day attendance just three months after Hurricane Ian, and a former Tesla executive is building electric boats in Pinellas Park.

In addition to selling boats and gear, with solid reports from Nashville, shows can be a way for exhibitors to promote employment openings. Take a look at what’s planned for the upcoming Cleveland and Seattle shows.

Ohio dealers are celebrating a new law that allows out-of-state owners to store and service their boats for the winter without paying a use tax. Meanwhile, are apologies really effective when there’s a screw-up?

As the winter boat-show season gets into full swing, put some serious thought into your display and how it connects customers to the boating lifestyle.