Top Journalists in Watersports Rentals
Ric Burnley Kayak Angler (Rapid Media)
Editor of Kayak Angler who commissions and writes service journalism for renters and outfitters across North America. Specialties: Kayak fishing and paddlesports rentals, destination guides, safety and skills content that influences outfitter demand.
Zella Compton Marine Industry News (UK)
Managing editor overseeing Marine Industry News’ daily trade coverage across marinas, rentals and equipment. Specialties: Leisure-marine trade news, marinas and boat clubs, rental-fleet trends, sustainability.
David Conway Soundings Trade Only
Senior editor driving Soundings Trade Only’s daily industry coverage, including marina partnerships and rental/club expansion stories. Specialties: Marine B2B news, M&A, dealer and marina operations, rental platforms and boat clubs.
Anna Cummins Marine Industry News (UK)
Deputy editor producing in‑depth pieces on market trends impacting rentals, charters and marina operations. Specialties: Leisure-marine industry, European market moves, marina and charter developments.
Chantal Haines Marine Industry News (UK)
Editor managing MIN’s day‑to‑day news flow across marinas, rentals, trade events and product launches. Specialties: Leisure-marine editorial leadership, marina news, industry people moves, events.
Daniel Harding Power & Motoryacht
Editor‑in‑chief of Power & Motoryacht; covers new products, destinations and charter/rental angles for boaters. Specialties: Powerboats and motoryachts, charter/rental coverage, technology and market features.
Joe Healy Soundings Trade Only
Staff editor at Soundings Trade Only with decades of outdoor‑media experience now focused on marine B2B news. Specialties: Marine trade reporting, policy, angling/boating market stories that intersect with rentals and marinas.
Jason Johnson Speed on the Water
Co‑publisher/editor covering high‑performance boating news and business moves influencing consumer demand and experiences. Specialties: Performance‑boating market, events, aftermarket suppliers; reports on trends that filter into rental categories in key lakes/markets.
Christi Kleiner Marina Dock Age
Editor of Marina Dock Age, the primary B2B title for U.S. marina and boatyard operators who host rental and club operations. Specialties: U.S. marinas and boatyards, operations, finance, marketing and customer service for rental fleets and waterfront facilities.
Jeff Moag Water Sports Foundation; Paddling Business (Rapid Media)
Content director at the Water Sports Foundation and editor of Paddling Business; long‑time paddlesports journalist shaping safety and industry narratives read by outfitters and renters alike. Specialties: Boating/paddling safety programs, paddlesports industry, outfitter/rental best practices.
Kaydi Pyette Paddling Magazine (Rapid Media)
Editor‑in‑chief who leads Paddling Magazine’s gear, travel and industry issues, including annual Rental‑relevant Buyer’s and Trip Guides. Specialties: Paddlesports destinations and travel, buyer’s guides, trip planning content used by renters and outfitters.
Adam Quandt Boating Industry
Editor‑in‑chief of Boating Industry and director of the Top 100 program; reports on rental/club growth and dealer‑run fleets. Specialties: Marine business trends, dealer and marina operations, boat‑club and rental‑fleet coverage, awards programs.
Gary Reich Soundings Trade Only
Editor‑in‑chief responsible for Soundings Trade Only’s daily coverage of the business of boating, including rentals, clubs and marina deals. Specialties: Marine B2B leadership coverage, innovation programs, rental and boat‑club expansion stories.
Ed Slack IBI (International Boat Industry)
Editorial director at IBI (International Boat Industry) overseeing global coverage that frequently touches rental and charter growth. Specialties: Global marine trade trends, OEM/channel strategy, marina/charter sectors.
Belinda Snell IBI (International Boat Industry)
Deputy editor at IBI covering European OEMs, distributors, marinas and charter/rental operators. Specialties: European marine industry, new‑market entries, marina and charter business developments.
Kevin Shaw The Watercraft Journal
Editor‑in‑chief of The Watercraft Journal, the leading PWC news/reviews site followed by rental operators and enthusiasts. Specialties: Personal watercraft (PWC) market, rental fleets, product reviews, aftermarket and safety.
Matt Trulio Speed on the Water
Co‑publisher/editor and long‑time marine journalist covering go‑fast sectors and business shifts influencing on‑water experiences. Specialties: Performance‑boating industry, product and destination coverage; trend pieces on consumer demand affecting experiential operators.
Ric Burnley Kayak Angler (Rapid Media)
Kayak Angler editor deeply embedded with rental outfitters and guide services; produces practical content that drives bookings. Specialties: Kayak fishing rentals, outfitter operations, safety how‑tos and destination content.
Marine Industry News Editorial Team Marine Industry News (team reference)
MIN’s newsroom team—led by Compton, Haines and Cummins—publishes multiple daily updates on marinas and rental‑adjacent developments. Specialties: Leisure‑marine and marina trade news, rental and club expansion, events.
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