The Ohio Clean Marinas Program (OCMP), Ohio Sea Grant and Ohio Department of Natural Resources educated boaters and the public about the serious risks of spreading aquatic invasive species (AIS) during the third annual Great Lakes AIS Landing Blitz, June 26 to … Learn More
The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water Grassroots Grant program provides local groups up to $10,000 each to help educate boaters on safe and clean boating topics. A 365-day rolling grant application process allows applicants to apply at any time … Learn More
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed the 2022 state budget, which included $150,000 in funding for workforce development and career technical education initiatives within the recreational boating industry. This funding will continue the progress the Massachusetts Marine Trades Association (MMTA) has made to … Learn More
Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) member Rick Chapman, general manager of The Port of Sunnyside Club, Inc., testified before the U.S. House of Representatives’ Small Business Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Regulations and advocated for the passage of the Providing … Learn More
West Marine, the leading integrated, omni-channel provider of aftermarket products and services to the boating, fishing, sailing and watersports markets in the U.S. announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by L Catterton. L Catterton is the largest global consumer-focused private equity … Learn More
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and more than 120 manufacturing organizations representing businesses across the nation sent a letter urging members of Congress to pass President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Proposal. In addition to NMMA, the letter was signed by National Association … Learn More
The National Marine Lenders Association (NMLA) released the 41st consecutive Annual Statistical Report. This respected publication is the only comprehensive Report of recreational marine financing data in the US, and provides lenders with powerful trends and data to understand, build, and maintain … Learn More
The Association of Marina Industries is offering a webinar, Wi-Fi Demystified: How to Make the Right Wireless Network Decisions for Your Marina. The event will be held August 4 from noon to 1:00 p.m. Providing convenient guest Wi-Fi for slip holders and … Learn More
The Town of Palm Beach is nearing completion of a multimillion-dollar renovation of its Marina, scheduled to reopen on November 1. The $40 million in upgrades and improvements will transform the classic docks into a yacht center that can accommodate vessels from … Learn More
The U.S. Coast Guard recently released the 2020 Recreational Boating Statistics, and reports of accidents, fatalities and injuries were significantly up over the prior year. While still under review, the Coast Guard believes that the primary driving factor for the rise in … Learn More
