Seeking to “revitalize America through recreation,” the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) – comprised of 32 national associations representing more than 110,000 businesses nationwide – has released A Roadmap for a 21st Century Outdoor Recreation Economy to frame national discussions around the critical importance of … Learn More
The controversial bill AB 3030 passed the California Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Water on August 12, moving the bill a step closer to enactment. Hundreds of individuals and associations registered their support or opposition, with the National Marine Manufacturers Association … Learn More
Madeline Island Yacht Club has been certified as a Wisconsin Clean Marina, recognized for its adoption of environmentally responsible business practices that minimize pollution and improve water quality. The Wisconsin Clean Marina Program was launched in 2010, and 20 Wisconsin marinas have … Learn More
A new marina village and resort has started construction in Playa Flamingo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Milwaukee, Wisconsin based F3 Marina will manage the marina portion of the project that will include 175 wet slips for yachts up to 125 feet. Marina Flamingo … Learn More
Project managers of the Rhode Island Fiberglass Vessel Recycling (RIFVR) Pilot Program, which is designed to address the disposal issue of recreational boats, have released “Facing the Legacy: Lifecycle Solutions for Fiberglass Boats.” The short video shares the story of how early … Learn More
According to the National Marine Manufacturers Association’s (NMMA) latest Monthly Shipment Report, wholesale boat shipments increased for the second consecutive month in June, up 60% compared to May, as boat building activity ratcheted back up following lockdown restrictions during the early days of the … Learn More
The Dataw Island Marina staff is now employed by its management partner, Marine Tech Services — a family owned boat repair and maintenance business that has been based in Hilton Head. Marine Tech Services is continuing operations in Hilton Head, concurrent to … Learn More
Click&Boat, a boat rental site for private individuals and professionals, has announced the acquisition of the Spanish company Nautal. The acquisition is the company’s third in just one year bringing its number of employees to 150 and expanding its fleet from 35,000 to … Learn More
President Donald Trump signed the bipartisan Great American Outdoors Act, the largest investment in America’s public lands and waters in decades. The official signing of the bill caps off years of advocacy from National Marine Manufacturers Association, the recreational boating community, and the … Learn More
Discover Boating has updated its online toolkit with new visual assets, including a new boating video and social content for industry stakeholders to help amplify the “Get On Board” campaign launched in conjunction with Take Me Fishing. DiscoverBoating.com’s article, 10 Tips to #RecreateResponsibly While Boating + Fishing is … Learn More
