Personalities

TrawlerFest and PassageMaker magazine were proud to present Tony Fleming with a lifetime achievement award, recognizing his indelible contribution to the world of power cruising over the past 30 years.

ICW Gurus and beloved authors of On The Water ChartGuides, Mark and Diana Doyle, are stepping away from boating and into land-based adventure.

The legend award is the NMTA's highest honor and is given to individuals who have significantly contributed to the evolution of the recreational boating industry.

Legendary Yacht Broker and Grand Banks aficionado, Harold M. “Hal” Jones, Jr., passed peacefully at the age of 89. Memorial Services will be held Feb. 22 at the Calvary Chapel Boca Campus located at 1551 West Camino Real, Boca Raton, Fla. 33486. The service will begin at noon.

Hydroplane racing legend Chip Hanauer will be the first to admit he doesn't know much about cruising despite being one of the fastest men on water. Lucky for him, Ranger Tugs has partnered up to help him master the art of destination boating.

Have a good laugh with comedians Jerry Seinfeld and Louis CK as they share coffee and cruise the Hudson River in CK's Grand Banks

Join The Boat Guy, Chip Hanauer, for his Viking retreat in Poulsbo Wa., February 7-9 and catch all his videos in the Lifestyles at www.PassageMaker.com!

Boat Owners Association of The United States Chairman and Founder Richard Schwartz has announced his retirement from a 47-year run as the leader of the half-million-member boating association, effective July 1.