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.
NewsBRP honoured at 2025 Red Dot awards
BRP becomes first Canadian company to be named Red Dot: Design Team of the Year
NewsDubai Harbour is first Middle East location for Freedom Boat Club
FBC Dubai is scheduled to open this autumn
NewsUS$8m Nautical Ventures deal “crucial” to Vision Marine future
The agreement marks a pivotal step toward Vision’s long-term viability
NewsCanadian electric outboard maker enters SE Asian market
Acel, En-Syst sign distribution agreement for the region
NewsNMMA weighs in on Bahamian boating fee increases
President Frank Hugelmeyer urges Bahamas prime minister to reconsider the changes in letter shared with IBI
NewsBimini resort sees cancellations ahead of new Bahamian boating fees, regulations
The loss of business, which already stretches into August, is significant
NewsTrump Fed appointee calls for rate cuts, but majority take wait and see position
Many urge caution amid lingering inflation uncertainty and Trump’s trade tariffs
NewsBrownie's Marine Group relocates HQ, modernises financial reporting
New facility will support current manufacturing and development needs while providing room for future growth
NewsSeager Marine acquires neighbouring marina
East Bluff Harbor Marina is located in the Finger Lakes area of New York
NewsGlobal outlook bleak for interest rate relief
The US Federal Reserve, Taiwan’s central bank, and Bank of England all left interest rates unchanged this week
NewsKinetyc to manufacture Voltaic electric boats
Work will begin on a production prototype in advance of full-scale commercial production, scheduled for 2026
NewsDropping yacht charter VAT in the Bahamas too little, too late
Caribbean nation struggles with 40% share loss following implementation of a single 14% fee
NewsNew CEO at Spirit Marine Queensland to lead expansion
Randall Harper has held executive roles in multiple industries for both established multinationals and startups
NewsUS Fed to hold rates amid tariff tensions, economists see accelerated inflation
The US Federal Reserve Bank is expected to hold interest rates when it meets next week
NewsSafe Harbor, St Pete marina development deal sinks
Plans to privatise St Petersburg’s municipal marina have been scrapped
NewsTariff stacking piling on problems for US importers
Some companies say they have no choice but to pass increased costs on to customers
News7 Marine founders launch Flamingo Marine
New venture will see an electric-powered pontoon hit the market in 2026
USARIBs: Room to grow
Competing on a combination of affordability, performance, versatility and low maintenance, RIB manufacturers look to expand their share of the US boat market
USAUS watersports: To the mainstream
Watersports tow boats have long been a small but important segment of the US boat industry. But now they’re finding more universal appeal
NewsBRP to cut 61 jobs at US plant
The Canadian OEM has announced the immediate permanent layoff of 39 workers with the balance coming over the next few weeks
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