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Yamaha Pro Ish Monroe Joins Forces with Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful, Volunteers and Yamaha Rightwaters™ to Clean Up Guntersville Lake

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Martedì, Maggio 7, 2024

Yamaha Pro Angler Ish Monroe teamed up with Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful (KTNRB) and a group of volunteers on May 5 to clean up Guntersville Lake.

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  • Yamaha Pro Angler Ish Monroe teamed up with Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful (KTNRB) and a group of volunteers on May 5 to clean up Guntersville Lake.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240507150661/en/
    Yamaha Pro Angler Ish Monroe teamed up with Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful (KTNRB) and a group of volunteers on May 5 to clean up Guntersville Lake.
  • “Guntersville is an important lake for bass fishing, but it also provides a beautiful place for everyone to just enjoy the outdoors.
  • In 2019, Yamaha Rightwaters donated $5,000 to Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful during Bassmaster Classic® in Knoxville, Tenn. At the time, KTNRB volunteers removed roughly 60,000 lbs.

Yamaha Marine Celebrates a Year of Progress at Marine Innovation Center

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Giovedì, Maggio 2, 2024

), began her career at Yamaha one year ago and is an example of the top talent Yamaha is attracting to it Marine Innovation Center here in Kennesaw, Ga. since it opened a year ago.

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  • ), began her career at Yamaha one year ago and is an example of the top talent Yamaha is attracting to it Marine Innovation Center here in Kennesaw, Ga. since it opened a year ago.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240502519616/en/
    Yamaha recently held a Spring Recruitment Day at the Marine Innovation Center (MIC) in Kennesaw and continues to actively recruit top engineers for positions within the MIC, which houses the Yamaha Marine Connected Division as well as Yamaha Marine Product Management, U.S. Marine Solutions and Advanced Marine Systems.
  • Yamaha Marine continues to actively recruit top engineers for positions at the Marine Innovation Center in Kennesaw, which houses the Yamaha Marine Connected Division as well as Yamaha Marine Product Management, U.S. Marine Solutions and Advanced Marine Systems.
  • “The Marine Innovation Center (MIC) represents the cutting edge of product development within our Marine division.

Siren Marine Expands Industry Leading Connected Boat Experience to Canada, Signs KingFisher as First Canadian Boat Builder Partner

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Mercoledì, Maggio 1, 2024

Yamaha Motor Canada and Siren Marine today announced the launch of the Siren Connected Boat Experience in the Canadian market.

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  • Yamaha Motor Canada and Siren Marine today announced the launch of the Siren Connected Boat Experience in the Canadian market.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240501910160/en/
    Yamaha Motor Canada and Siren Marine are expanding the connected boat experience within the Canadian market.
  • Siren Marine is the industry leader in smart boat technology – allowing boaters to stay connected to their boats anywhere, anytime.
  • The company’s vision is to transform the modern boating experience and lead the way to a fully-connected marine industry through innovative IoT Connected Boat® technology.

Yamaha Publicly Demonstrates Yamaha Hydrogen-Powered Golf Car for First Time

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Lunedì, Aprile 29, 2024

(Photo: Business Wire)

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  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    In early 2024, Yamaha introduced the hydrogen-powered golf car and a hydrogen-powered outboard as means to explore hydrogen as a possible method of achieving carbon neutrality within its product lines.
  • Yamaha’s involvement in the Braintrust underscores the company’s overall strategy to leverage multiple technology solutions to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
  • “Yamaha is exploring many ways to become carbon neutral, and hydrogen is one of the solutions we feel could be viable for very specific products including golf cars and larger marine outboard motors,” said Ben Speciale, President, Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit.
  • Yamaha Marine Group is a division of Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., based in Cypress, Calif.

Yamaha Moves Toward Carbon Neutrality in Georgia with Installation of Solar Arrays at Kennesaw and Newnan Facilities

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Mercoledì, Aprile 10, 2024

Yamaha Motor Corporation will install solar arrays at the company’s Southeastern Headquarters in Kennesaw, Ga. and Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America (YMMC) in Newnan, Ga. this summer.

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  • Yamaha Motor Corporation will install solar arrays at the company’s Southeastern Headquarters in Kennesaw, Ga. and Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America (YMMC) in Newnan, Ga. this summer.
  • Yamaha will work with VeloSolar in Atlanta, Ga., for the installation of the solar array panels.
  • With more than a decade of experience designing, installing and maintaining commercial solar installations, VeloSolar is one of Georgia’s largest solar installation companies.
  • “The installation of these solar panels represents a substantial step forward in Yamaha’s quest to substantially reduce carbon emissions.

SOWELA and U.S. Coast Guard Sign Nation's First-Ever Healthcare Lateral Entry Program for Nursing Graduates

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Martedì, Aprile 9, 2024

LAKE CHARLES, La., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SOWELA Technical Community College and the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for the establishment of a Direct Enlistment Lateral Entry Program during a special signing ceremony today at the College. The signed LOI between the USCG and SOWELA is the first in the U.S. to provide nursing graduates with direct enlistment into the USCG or USCG Reserve. Programs such as this help address workforce gaps within the USCG.

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  • The signed LOI between the USCG and SOWELA is the first in the U.S. to provide nursing graduates with direct enlistment into the USCG or USCG Reserve.
  • "SOWELA is very excited and honored to be able to work with the United States Coast Guard and implement lateral entry pathways as an option for our graduates," said SOWELA Chancellor Dr. Neil Aspinwall.
  • "The lateral entry program will allow our students to utilize their skills and abilities for advanced rank status.
  • SOWELA is also the first community college in Louisiana to formalize a USCG Lateral Entry Program.

Viking M&A Facilitates and Announces Acquisition of Premier Maritime Training School

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Martedì, Aprile 9, 2024

TAMPA, Fla., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking Mergers & Acquisitions is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of Sea School, a premier maritime training institution, by Mason Christensen and Duncan Hamilton of The Kimberton Group.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking Mergers & Acquisitions is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of Sea School, a premier maritime training institution, by Mason Christensen and Duncan Hamilton of The Kimberton Group.
  • Founded in 1977, Sea School has been a cornerstone in the maritime licensing and education sector, recognized for its comprehensive U.S. Coast Guard-approved courses and exceptional instructional quality.
  • Sea School has been instrumental in shaping the careers of mariners across the United States for over four decades.
  • Sea School distinguishes itself in maritime education by providing in-house courses, exams, and drug testing services, cementing its position as the premier destination for nautical training.

Yacht Hampton Selected Top Boat Rental Service by Locals

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Giovedì, Aprile 4, 2024

Sag Harbor, NY, April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Experts in Luxury yachts and Boat Charters, Yacht Hampton, is thrilled to announce that it has been selected as the top boat rental service by locals for its bespoke yacht experiences.

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  • Sag Harbor, NY, April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Experts in Luxury yachts and Boat Charters, Yacht Hampton, is thrilled to announce that it has been selected as the top boat rental service by locals for its bespoke yacht experiences.
  • With offices in Sag Harbor, East Hampton, Montauk, Shelter Island, Greenport, and Palm Beach, Yacht Hampton has earned an impressive local reputation for its hassle-free boat and yacht rental services.
  • Across the leading rental company’s social media, review platforms, and website, satisfied customers have consistently rated Yacht Hampton 5 stars, making the company the top service provider in its range of locations.
  • Yacht Hampton invites families, couples, and friends who want to escape for the day and embark on an unforgettable boat rental experience to fill out the contact form on its website to begin planning their trip today.

Yamaha Updates Inline V MAX SHO® Model Outboards

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Giovedì, Marzo 21, 2024

Yamaha announced today a new modernized look for the Inline V MAX SHO® models in the 90 through 175 horsepower categories.

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  • Yamaha announced today a new modernized look for the Inline V MAX SHO® models in the 90 through 175 horsepower categories.
  • The new, crisp style makes these outboards even more attractive.”
    The VF175 and VF150 outboards are matched with V MAX SHO® propellers, specifically made to transfer engine torque for powerful acceleration and top speed.
  • Yamaha’s new VF150 and VF175 model Inline SHO outboards now have an added tilt stop lever, perfectly suited for maintenance or extended storage situations.
  • Combine this new feature with the advantages offered through compatibility with Command Link® digital or analog gauges and V MAX SHO outboards make angling, cruising and servicing more efficient.

Yamaha Continues Support for Conch Republic Marine Army

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Martedì, Marzo 12, 2024

Through a renewed Yamaha Rightwaters™ sponsorship, Yamaha continues as the official outboard of Conch Republic Marine Army (CRMA), powering the organization’s clean-up boat with a Yamaha 225-horsepower outboard.

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  • Through a renewed Yamaha Rightwaters™ sponsorship, Yamaha continues as the official outboard of Conch Republic Marine Army (CRMA), powering the organization’s clean-up boat with a Yamaha 225-horsepower outboard.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240312725755/en/
    Through a renewed Yamaha Rightwaters™ sponsorship, Yamaha continues as the official outboard of Conch Republic Marine Army (CRMA), powering the organization’s clean-up boat with a Yamaha 225-horsepower outboard.
  • "As the official outboard of Conch Republic Marine Army, Yamaha plays a key role in the restoration of the fragile marine habitats of the Florida Keys and allows us to continue hosting clean-up trips for thousands of volunteers who participate."
  • Yamaha’s U.S. Marine Business Unit, based in Kennesaw, Ga., is responsible for the sales, marketing, and distribution of Yamaha Marine products in the U.S. including Yamaha Outboards, Yamaha WaveRunners®, Yamaha Boats, G3® Boats and Skeeter® Boats.