Since Boating United launched its “Protect Boating Access” campaign, nearly 8,000 advocates have taken action by urging their governors to keep boating open during this time of social distancing – a milestone that shattered the previous record for most advocacy actions taken … Learn More
Sea Tow has released a poster for marinas to place around their property to remind boaters how to practice social distancing while boating. The content repeats the guidelines put out by the Centers for Disease Control in response to COVID-19. The poster … Learn More
New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont announced marinas, boatyards and marine manufacturers will be allowed to open for personal use, as long as strict social distancing and sanitization protocols are followed. Chartered watercraft services … Learn More
The Marine Recreation Association (MRA) board of directors held its April 1 board meeting via a conference call. At the beginning of the meeting, each board member was asked how their marina, boatyard or business was handling the current COVID-19 situation. The … Learn More
The planning for the 72nd annual California Association of Harbor Masters and Port Captains (CAHM&PC) Training Conference and Trade Show continues with a “call for presenters” now posted on the event website. The event will be held on October 21 to 23, at … Learn More
Wisconsin recreational boating, like many boating industries across the country, finds itself in an interesting situation – how to get customers out boating and enjoying the water and yet comply with Wisconsin Governor Ever’s Executive Order. The Wisconsin Marine Trades Association conducted a … Learn More
The Sea Tow Foundation has opened nominations for new council members for its North American Sober Skipper Advisory Council, with applications accepted April 6 through May 1. Appointees will serve two-year terms beginning June 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022. According to … Learn More
The Academy of Coastal, Ocean, Port and Navigation Engineers, (ACOPNE), a national board-certifying agency, has appointed Edgewater Resources president, Greg Weykamp, as Public Trustee to the board. The ACOPNE is an entity of the American Society of Civil Engineers that grants board … Learn More
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) President Frank Hugelmeyer issued a memo to all members regarding steps the association is taking to protect the organization’s long-term health during the global COVID-19 crisis. Given the significant challenges and uncertainty created by COVID-19, NMMA … Learn More
The Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (RBFF) has created a free tool to be added to marine business websites to provide anglers and boaters with the latest state agency COVID-19 response and updates in their area. The State Agency COVID-19 Response Plugin offers easy … Learn More
