What’s New

New Glo Tech Scholarship Fund at IYRS honors Gloria Aurora Borrego Newport, R.I. –  IYRS School of Technology & Trades is proud to announce the establishment of the Glo Tech Scholarship Fund, created in February 2025 in honor of Gloria Aurora Borrego, a pioneering leader in marine systems. This scholarship, made possible by the generosity of her family and friends, will support female graduates of IYRS and industry professionals seeking career advancement in the marine trades and advanced…

Hinckley Completes Acquisition of Bay Bridge Marina in the ChesapeakeThe Addition of the Marina Further Expands Hinckley’s Service and Marina Network Portsmouth, RI – February 26th, 2025 – Hinckley, the iconic boatbuilder and premium yacht service provider, is proud to announce the acquisition of Bay Bridge Marina, a premier waterfront facility on the Chesapeake Bay. This acquisition further strengthens Hinckley’s commitment to providing unparalleled customer experience by combining superior service with a premium marina destination for Hinckley…

NEWPORT, R.I. (February 26, 2025) – Clagett Sailing is pleased to announce the selection of the 2025 Team Clagett members.  The five sailors who will be representing Clagett Sailing at the 2.4mR World Championships in Lake Garda, Italy, in October 2025 are; Chuck Allen (North Kingstown, Rhode Island), Peter Eager (Toronto, Ontario, Canada), Delani Hulme Lawrence (Saint Paul, Alberta, Canada), Siobhan MacDonald (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) and Julio Reguero (San Juan, Puerto Rico).  Tim Ripley (Randolph, New Jersey),…

Newport, R.I. – IYRS School of Technology & Trades has launched an interactive virtual tour of its marine trades and advanced technology campus. IYRS collaborated with education company EAB and the YouVisit virtual experience platform to create the tour which features 10 unique stops including the school’s marina, wharf, welcome center, maritime library and workshops. The virtual tour can be viewed at iyrs.edu as well as https://www.youvisit.com/tour/139527/144564/. “IYRS attracts students from across the country and the world,” said IYRS President Kern Maass. “For…

A recent survey of American boaters shows that their pattern of year-over-year spending growth reported for 2024 vs. 2023 will continue into 2025. This information should allow the boating industry as well as boating enthusiasts to enter the new year with a positive, encouraging perspective. Padin & Estabrook LLC, an independent marketing and research firm, reported on its boaters’ usage and attitude study they did for McMichael Yacht Yards & Brokers (Mamaroneck, NY) with the cooperation of…

We’re thrilled to announce a major expansion at SendIt Sailing! We are now an official dealer for world-renowned ILCA, Optimist, C420, and SB20 boats by Devoti Boats, along with Optimists by McLaughlin. This partnership brings high-performance boats to our lineup, meeting the highest standards for sailing enthusiasts everywhere. Why Devoti Boats? Founded by Luca Devoti, an Olympic silver medalist and passionate sailor, Devoti Boats is known for its precision, quality, and durability. Luca’s commitment to craftsmanship, coupled with his competitive…

US Sailing is accepting nominations for the 2025 Kevin Burnham Memorial Award as well as the Kevin Burnham Memorial Grant. These two separate honors were established in memory of Kevin Burnham, 2004 Olympic Gold Medalist and 1992 Olympic Silver Medalist. The deadline for grant applications and nominations for the award is October 31, 2024. Grants are open to sailors aged 31 and under who demonstrate outstanding competitive sailing potential, display an infectious enthusiasm, and compete in two-person Olympic class…

As of September 1, 2024, Massey Yacht Sales & Service of Palmetto, Florida and Springline Yacht Sales of Mystic, Connecticut have merged their two, well-respected and long-standing businesses. The merge was made to, not only, more than double the size of their operations, but to offer a top-tier sales process to a wider range of clientele in both the Northeast and Southeast regions. Rick Dieterich is the General Manager of all Massey Yacht Sales & Service operations…

Two other Northeast sailors also honored at NSPS On Thursday, February 1, 2024, as part of US Sailing’s National Sailing Programs Symposium in Savannah, GA, the best U.S. sailor athletes of 2023 were honored among family, friends, peers, competitors, and contributors to the sport of sailing.  Charlie Enright (Barrington, RI) and Christina Wolfe (Orcas, WA) were awarded the 2023 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year Award and were celebrated along with fellow 2023 award finalists Betsy…

Our friends at New York Yacht Club American Magic are proud to introduce the groundbreaking women’s team set to make history while representing the United States at the Puig Women’s America’s Cup, scheduled from October 10 to 16 in Barcelona, Spain. Among the half-dozen athletes on the squad are four Olympians, two former winners of US Sailing’s Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year award, and a recent winner of The Ocean Race. Collectively, they bring to this challenge…