StealthRowing develops specialized rowing shells to provide year-round balance and synchronization training and expands the sport of rowing to at-risk, inner-city youth.
Ocean Craft MarineSince 2011, Ocean Craft Marine has built custom rigid inflatable boats (RHIBs) for military, government, law-enforcement and other professional crews, tailoring each vessel to the mission rather than selling a standard off-the-shelf craft. The company’s Annapolis-based team works with customers from design through delivery, then backs its boats with worldwide servicing and mission-specific operator training. Ocean Craft Marine is also known for its AAS-100 amphibious system, which gives selected RHIBs four independently driven wheels for rapid movement between land and water.ANNAPOLIS, MD
Brooklyn Kayak CompanyBorn from its founders’ time fishing and kayaking around New York, Brooklyn Kayak Company designs and builds sit-on-top kayaks for anglers and everyday paddlers. The family-owned and operated company started making its own boats after finding that available kayaks lacked standard fishing features while still needing to be stable, durable, and affordable. Its kayaks arrive with practical details such as built-in storage and included seats and paddles, reflecting the founders’ aim to make time on the water easier and more accessible.New York, NY
Savage RiverFor more than 35 years, Savage River has designed and built ultralight racing and wilderness-tripping canoes in the USA, with boats shaped by people who paddle them themselves. Founded by designer and avid whitewater paddler John Diller, the Oakland, Maryland, company builds most watercraft to order using aerospace-inspired composite construction and custom options. Its canoes are paddled by national champions, while models such as the Wee Lassie are made for reaching shallow, winding waterways and carrying easily over portages.OAKLAND, MD
Rip Current SportsFounded in 2020 by swim instructor Jose Gallagher, Rip Current Sports makes patented Dual Boards, a compact swim-training aid born from Gallagher’s work helping an adult student overcome a leg problem and learn to swim. The Maryland company also teaches swimmers and coaches through its IHM method, using the boards to develop balance, body position, and technique from beginner lessons through advanced training.WHEATON, MD