MOVERS & SHAKERS FINALISTS the world and have been catching the attention of partners along the way .

Framing the platform around the community aspect of boating led to a partnership between Wavve and BRP and the creation of the marine industry ’ s first mobile integration with a PWC manufacturer . The outcome became an on-water experience similar to Apple ’ s CarPlay or Android Auto . As of 2023 , the technology was added to seven of Sea-Doo ’ s models .

Further more , Waave launched a partnership with Freedom Boat Club locations to offer Wavve ’ s services and resources to members to help improve the boating experience , especially for those newer to the boating lifestyle .

Partnerships and consistent innovations have carried Wavve Boating ’ s community to grow by 200 % just over the last 12 months . And within that community , Wavve now features over 60,000 community-sourced points of interest across the United States , Canada , U . K . and Australia .

Milestones aside , Allore ’ s passion for boating and making the best experience possible for all on the water only continues to grow , ensuring that he and Wavve Boating will continue to make waves all around the world .

“ At the end of the day , it ’ s all about being able to create something new that helps more people get on the water ,” Allore said . “ I was lucky to experience an upbringing where I could learn a lot from my dad about all things boating . However , many people don ’ t have that opportunity and with that in mind , I want boating to be less exclusive so that everyone can feel empowered to take advantage of the joy of boating .”

Founder & COO , OneWater Marine , Inc .

In today ’ s marine industry landscape – especially on the retail side – it ’ s near impossible not to mention OneWater Marine , Inc . in one way or another . The now publicly traded retail powerhouse has grown from a single family-owned location – Singleton Marine -- in 1987 to now over 100 locations within the OneWater family nationwide .

In 2008 , after quite the tenure with other marine industry professionals , Aisquith made a phone call to a gentleman named Austin Singleton and asked him if was interested in selling his business . “ Instead of selling me the business , we got together , made a partnership and took off running from there ,” Aisquith told Boating Industry .

Took off running might just be putting it lightly for Aisquith and the OneWater Marine story . Since 2008 , Aisquith has served as OneWater ’ s president and chief operating officer and helped guide the company through acquisition after acquisition , from nine locations in 2008 to 100 as of 2023 .

And while Aisquith stands at the helm , he is quick to turn the spotlight to and credit OneWater ’ s continuous success to the team that make up the OneWater family all around the nation .

“ I ’ ve said it before and I will always say it , customers don ’ t come first

PERISSA BAILEY

Vice President & General Manager eSolutions , Mercury Marine ®

Since joining Mercury Marine , Perissa has helped shape the future of marine electrification . She ’ s also inspired women throughout the industry by working to create a more inclusive work environment and empowering diversity .

Thank you , Perissa , for your commitment to innovative boating and sustainability , and congratulations on this well-deserved honor .

www . boatingindustry . com october 2023

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