2024 Boat Show Season

Boating Industry Hub photo showing 2019 Fort Lauderdale boat show
December 15, 2023 0 Comments

Gearing up for another exciting year in the world of boating. We are sharing a select listing of some of the major US boat shows.

Google Ads – What Is Your Competition Up To? Let’s Find Out.

Google Ads logo with two boats competing on the water with one slightly ahead
September 7, 2023 0 Comments

Study your competition with these 3 advanced techniques.

Boating Industry: Google Ads Audiences

August 1, 2023 0 Comments

Audience Targeting Gives Boating Companies An Edge in Google Ads

Boating Industry: Google Ads Critique

Image of a person's hands shopping on a smart phone with a laptop open in the background
July 29, 2023 0 Comments

Watch me review and critique one famous and two lesser known boating advertisers.

Ferry Boat Going All Electric

view of Angel Island
February 20, 2023 0 Comments

The Angel Island Ferry will go all electric in 2024 if all goes to plan.  The ferry operates between Tiburon, CA and nearby Angel Island in San Francisco Bay.   The boat, carrying up to 400 people, will be quite an achievement given the amount of electrical power needed to move such a large vessel.  Read …

Tanker Rescues Sailor Off Puerto Rico

Tanker ship
February 7, 2023 0 Comments

An 80-year-old man was rescued off Puerto Rico last weekend.  The sailor lost control of the boat when the steering on his 44-foot sailboat Tao failed.  Thankfully no one was hurt.  

French Company Uses Kite To Help Propel Shipping To Greener Seas

Large container ship on the ocean
January 29, 2023 0 Comments

“Everything old is new again.”   — multiple As a lover of sailing, I’m always happy to see news like this.   A French company, Airseas, associated with Airbus has used aviation design techniques to construct a “wing” to help large shipping vessels save on fuel.   You can read more here.  And be sure to watch the …

Boating: Former Tesla Exec Turns to Electric Boats

January 23, 2023 0 Comments

Former Tesla exec is building electric boats now!   https://www.tampabay.com/news/business/2022/12/27/out-tampa-bay-former-tesla-exec-is-betting-electric-boats/

Solving Big Problems?

Man in a maze solving a problem
January 20, 2023 0 Comments

Techniques I’ve used to tackle big problems

Innovative Company Breaks Open an Old Market

Sharrow prop
December 6, 2022 0 Comments

Sharrow Marine is promoting its new, innovative boat propeller design.  It’s a new take on an old technology that promises to reduce drag and increase fuel efficiency for boats and aircraft.   Check it out HERE.