Nearly 400 participants attended the National Marine Manufacturers Association’s (NMMA) virtual American Boating Congress. The event featured two days of policy discussion lead by members of Congress and federal agency leaders and award presentations. Speakers included Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS), Senator Todd … Learn More
Ortega National Parks, a hospitality and retail company operating in parks across the country, will manage marina and retail operations in Lake of the Ozarks State Park for Missouri State Parks. The park, located near Kaiser, offers more than 80 miles of lake … Learn More
The Association of Marina Industries (AMI) reminds marinas hiring new or seasonal help to take advantage of its Basic Marina Operations Training Guide, a tool for entry-level marina professionals. Designed as a self-study course for people who are just starting out in … Learn More
The National Marine Lenders Association (NMLA), whose lender members extend or originate credit to consumers, retailers/dealers and manufacturers of recreational boats and equipment, reported that its 1Q-2021 Snapshot Quarterly Survey indicates that 88% of responding members stated that their marine loan volume … Learn More
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Foundation for Recreational Boating Safety, Education and Environmental Awareness announced that Bruce Van Wagoner, president-Marine Group of Wells Fargo, is the recipient of the 2021 Hammond Marine Industry Leadership Award for his service, commitment and dedication … Learn More
The Massachusetts Marine Trades Association (MMTA) announced it has received a $20,000 recovery grant from the Massachusetts office of Travel & Tourism (MOTT) to help market its 2021 Stay Local Boat Ma program. In alignment with the Baker-Polito administration’s partnerships for recovery … Learn More
Registration is now open for the virtual 2021 International Boating and Water Safety Summit (IBWSS), May 17 to 19. In its 24th year, IBWSS will explore “Partnerships for Progress” – a close look at how recreational boating and water safety communities collaborate to … Learn More
Freedom Boat Club, a division of Brunswick Corporation, announced that it has acquired the Freedom Boat Club of New York franchise operation and territory. This announcement comes just four weeks after Freedom announced that it had acquired the franchise operation and territory … Learn More
The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) Foundation is seeking nominations for its Educator of the Year Award, honoring an outstanding instructor who is shaping future marine service technicians. Candidates should be currently teaching marine service technology for recreational boats in a … Learn More
A recent rule change now makes a U.S. Coast Guard Certificate of Documentation valid for five years instead of just one. The move was the result of Coast Guard cost-saving efforts and requirements set forth in the Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization … Learn More
