Tony Esposito
Tony Esposito has been developing marketing strategies for and reporting on the US recreational marine industry since 1994. Having worked for a variety of businesses from biotech to boating as well as US government and politics at local, state and federal levels, since 1980, he has developed a unique understanding and insider’s perspective to his business coverage.
NewsThree more Carefree Boat Club franchises in Florida cease operations
The move comes nearly a month after four CBC outlets pulled from the water along the state’s First Coast
Battery TechnologiesUS battery tech company scales production of ‘anti-ageing’ cathode additive
Ten-Nine Technologies is scaling production of a cathode additive designed to extend battery life and reduce degradation
Design & Technology3D-printed boat enters high-performance sea trials
A 30ft 3D-printed boat is undergoing sea trials as researchers explore faster, more flexible vessel manufacturing
NewsNew round of tariffs in US, Canadian trade war impact recreational boating
The Trump administration’s latest tariff measures target motorboats and outboard vessels imported from Canada, effective 15 September
Product LaunchBluebird launches HandsFree voice-enabled lead response system
The Canadian tech firm chose the Highfield USA dealer meeting for its global launch
MarinasNavy Pier Marina: from red tape to red carpet service
After years of red tape, Navy Pier Marina is bringing transient boating, events and five-star service to downtown Chicago
NewsUS startup to launch electric day boat later this year
Two former Scout Boats employees are preparing to launch the Artemis 23
NewsRussian electric USV begins sea trials
The electric unmanned surface vessel is undergoing testing of its control systems, sensor functionality, and autonomous obstacle recognition capabilities
NewsHighfield at 15: new vision, new markets, new division
The US RIB builder celebrated its 15th anniversary in Chicago last week with 100 dealers backing its vision to lead the sub-10m boat market
NewsUS Senator, Congressman visit Volvo Penta NA’s facility
Virginia officials toured Volvo Penta’s Chesapeake headquarters to review the company’s workforce development programs
NewsMalibu delivers strong FQ4, fiscal 2026 results
Legacy brands, Saxdor drive US builder’s fourth-quarter net sales up 43%
MarinasMiami court rejects challenge to Virginia Key marina referendum
The future of the $80m privately funded project rests in the hands of voters this November
MarinasSummer’s End responds to Coral Bay marina lawsuit
USVI developer affirms confidence in permitting process and federal regulatory approval following IBI’s coverage
NewsTextron, Brunswick partner on USV to deliver at speed and scale
Partnership combines Textron’s autonomy technology with Brunswick’s commercial boat building capacity to accelerate USV production for defence applications
MarinasIndia’s only international marina gets facelift
Kochi International Marina has completed a major upgrade aimed at attracting more luxury yachts to the facility in Kerala
MarinasLawsuit claims pervasive problems in approval of USVI marina
Concerned citizens allege the US Army Corps of Engineers violated multiple laws when approving a proposed megayacht marina in St John
MarinasMegayacht marina centrepiece for Florida port master plan
Fort Pierce’s 2026 plan addresses critical capacity shortfall as 15,000 registered boats compete for just 147 trailer parking spaces
NewsMarine industry leader Noel Osborne passes
Osborne’s decades-long career in the recreational marine industry spanned boat retailing, dealer education and consulting
NewsAdriatic Marinas names new CEO at Porto Montenegro
Andrea Eggers takes the helm at Porto Montenegro, focusing on growth, sustainability and international expansion
NewsCarefree Boat Club members raise questions as boats disappear from Florida marinas
Clubs at four Florida marinas sit empty after members watched boats being pulled from the water late last week
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