Projecting a safety-first approach to hosting the 61st annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), the show’s producer, Informa Markets, and owner, the Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF), continue to receive positive feedback from participants, including exhibitors, vendors, and visitors. … Learn More
New data from the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) show new powerboat retail sales picked up in September after slowing down in July and August following record growth in June. New boat sales were up 22% compared to August and up 9% year to … Learn More
The Association of Marina Industries Training Institute’s has kicked off its first-ever virtual training course with 25 in attendance. The course will run twice a week through December 10 and those in attendance will have made their first step toward earning the … Learn More
Although the physical METSTRADE 2020 has been cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions, Amsterdam RAI, organizers of the event, are inviting the industry to participate in METSTRADE Connect 2020, taking place December 10. The event offers an entirely new platform that will connect the … Learn More
The Michigan Boating Industries Association (MBIA) has awarded Chris Lisowicz of North Shore Marina and Barrett Boat Works in Spring Lake with the Ray L. Underwood Lifetime Achievement Award for 2020, for his outstanding contributions to the recreational boating industry through leadership, … Learn More
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC), the nonprofit organization that develops the safety standards for the design, construction, maintenance and repair of recreational boats, announced that registration is now open for its 12th annual Standards Week – Virtual & Extended, to … Learn More
If your organization, business or agency is interested in hosting and/or maintaining a Sea Tow Foundation Life Jacket Loaner Station, now is the time to apply. The 2021 Life Jacket Loaner Program Grant is now open and loaner stations will be stocked … Learn More
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) announced elections to its board of directors as well as its three divisional boards. Steve Heese, president of Chris-Craft Corporation, has been elected chairperson of the NMMA Board, which was previously held by Ben Speciale, president … Learn More
Nominations are being accepted for the 2021 Alan J. Freedman Award. Recipients of the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Freedman Award are individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the marine accessories industry through leadership, creativity, and personal motivation. The following are categories for … Learn More
The Bureau of Economic Analysis released statistics measuring the outdoor recreation economy for the nation. The new U.S. data show that the outdoor recreation economy accounted for 2.1 percent ($459.8 billion) of current-dollar gross domestic product (GDP) for the nation in 2019 … Learn More
