David Conway

2 weeks ago | mytravaly.com | David Conway

The sound still haunts me—that horrifying splash followed by my five-year-old nephew's apologetic "Uh-oh." Looking up from my phone, I witnessed what felt like a slow-motion disaster: an entire cup of grape juice creating a purple supernova across my grandmother's hand-knotted Persian rug. That cream-colored family heirloom with intricate burgundy and navy patterns had graced three generations of living rooms.

1 month ago | tradeonlytoday.com | David Conway

Grand Banks Yachts announced today that it has agreed to acquire Casey’s Marina and one other property in Newport, R.I., for a total price of $21 million. The properties include the full-service marina, a covered workshop, boat storage, guest accommodations, supporting amenities and parking areas. “I am very excited with this opportunity for the group,” Grand Banks CEO Mark Richards said in a statement.

1 month ago | tradeonlytoday.com | David Conway

The American Boat & Yacht Council announced that the deadline to nominate candidates for the 2025 Outstanding Technician Awards is approaching. The awards are part of International Marine Service Technician Week, scheduled for April 21-25, which celebrates technicians and their role in ensuring the safety, reliability and enjoyment of boating.

1 month ago | tradeonlytoday.com | David Conway

Foul-release coatings manufacturer Propspeed announced that Luka Marine Murter is a single-entry partner for Croatia and Slovenia. The partnership will involve national technical training for applicators and resellers as the refit season gets underway. “With our European market continuously growing, we are very excited to partner with the team at Luka Marine to expand the reach of Propspeed in this key region,” EMEA sales director Davide Burrini said in a statement.

1 month ago | tradeonlytoday.com | David Conway

The European Commission announced a two-week delay in implementing retaliatory tariffs on U.S.-built boats and other American products, pushing the timeline from April 1 to mid-April. The pause aligns with the expected rollout of additional U.S. reciprocal tariffs April 2 and opens the door for further dialogue between the United States and the European Union.