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At the Helm
Celebrating the best of the best by Adam Quandt
Industry News
The most current stories from the boating industry .
ELEVATE SUMMIT 2023 Recap
Marine leaders gather for an action-packed 2023 ELEVATE SUMMIT .
The 2023 Top 100
Boating Industry ’ s Top 100 Dealers , Dealer of the Year , Best in Class , 40 Under 40 and Women Making Waves .
Dealer of the Year : Regal & Nautique of Orlando
Regal & Nautique of Orlando was named Boating Industry ’ s Dealer of the Year for the second year in a row .
2023 Top 100 Dealers of North America
The full list of this year ’ s Top 100 Dealers .
Best in Class
Four companies that excel in specific areas of their businesses .
26 Best Training : Futrell Marine
27 Best Events : Spring Brook Marine
28 Best Service : Mark ’ s Marine
29 Best Industry Advocate : Marina Holdings
Editor ’ s Choice
Two companies that excel are recognized by the Boating Industry editorial team .
40 Under 40
Boating Industry celebrates 40 young professionals leading the pack .
Women Making Waves
Thirty women leaders in the marine industry paving a path for continued success .
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Photo Gallery : The 2023 Boating Industry Top 100 Gala
A peek at the invite-only black-tie gala , celebrating the 2023 Boating Industry Top 100 Awards on the final evening of the Boating Industry ELEVATE SUMMIT in Dallas .
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Profiles in Leadership
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Wanda Kenton Smith profiles Joe Galati , president of Galati Yacht Sales .
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