With summer approaching and all 50 states lifting boating restrictions following peak COVID-19 lockdowns, millions of Americans will take to the water, and the National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) has developed boating and water safety media best practices to arm the industry with tips … Learn More
After the cancellation of its Annual Dinner and Elections due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Marine Trades Association of NJ (MTA/NJ) held a virtual election to select its 2020-2021 officers & directors. Ed McCarthy of McCarthy’s Marine Sales will continue his term … Learn More
US Harbors has opened online voting for the “Best Harbor in the U.S. 2020” at https://www.usharbors.com/best-harbor/. More than 100,000 people, from all over the country, participated in the 2019 Best Harbor contest, with Padanaram, Massachusetts, named the winning harbor. Voting for this … Learn More
With a record-breaking number of attendees, a full lineup of speakers and discussions, and one of the highest levels of grassroots engagement, the virtual 2020 American Boating Congress has been deemed a success by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and its … Learn More
The Association of Marina Industries (AMI) has announced a series of webinars for the remainder of May aimed at helping businesses work through lockdowns and re-openings associated with COVID-19. The webinars all run from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. EDT. On May 19, … Learn More
Thanks to significant growth over the last few years, Pettit Paint has announced it is investing in production, warehouse and service capabilities to keep up with customer demand. To do this they are opening a new warehouse and shipping facility in Mount … Learn More
The American Boat & Yacht Council Foundation (ABYC Foundation) announced the awarding of several student scholarships with financial assistance of the Kathy & Jerry Wood Foundation including the following: Five students received scholarships or tool stipends to help continue their studies at … Learn More
The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) announced that they are optimistic the 2020 show will open as planned. IBEX is scheduled to return to the Tampa Convention Center September 29 to October 1. Show organizers report that they are closely monitoring … Learn More
National Safe Boating Week, which began May 16 and runs through May 22, is the traditional early boating season reminder to help recreational boaters embrace safety all season long. However, the important National Safe Boating week recommendation urging life jacket wear is … Learn More
The COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing guidelines and new hygiene recommendations are changing the way businesses must operate. In recognition of this, the Marine Retailers Association of America (MRAA) has collaborated with marine trades associations to produce the “Guide to Operating Your Boat … Learn More
