U.S. Senator Steve Daines’ bipartisan bill that promotes outdoor veteran recovery programs and expands outdoor recreational opportunities for veterans on public lands was signed into law. The “Accelerating Veterans Recovery Outdoors Act” will help create treatment and therapy opportunities for veterans on public … Learn More
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) reports October was a historic month for new powerboat retail sales. Data shows new powerboat sales gained momentum in October, up 18 percent compared to September, and up 30 percent year-over-year (YOY) on a seasonally-adjusted basis. Year-to-date … Learn More
A new study from the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) has found that millions of new or returning participants have taken up fishing & boating. Titled Who’s On Board: Keeping New Anglers & Boaters Hooked, the study is a comprehensive look at … Learn More
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) is hosting SUR/TECH on January 6 to 7. The virtual training event is dedicated to providing continuing education for marine surveyors, technicians, and other marine professionals. “With technical training events canceled around the world, ABYC reached … Learn More
Each December, West Marine stores across North America raise thousands of dollars to support the nonprofit BlueFuture program. This month-long, holiday-inspired fundraiser asks for donations to help us get more kids out on the water. One hundred percent of the proceeds benefit … Learn More
The Sea Tow Foundation in cooperation with its North American Sober Skipper Advisory Council announced the winners of the National Boating Industry Safety Awards as part of the Marine Retailer’s Association of America’s virtual Dealer Week on December 10. The awards were established in 2019 to … Learn More
Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) is advising boaters with vessels that have a U.S. Coast Guard Certificate of Documentation to be wary of any letter arriving by U.S. mail offering renewal. BoatUS advises that while the Coast Guard does send official … Learn More
2020 was an extraordinary year for boating and fishing, with thousands of new boaters and anglers taking to the water. To understand who these new participants are and how best to engage with them, the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) conducted … Learn More
The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water and Berkley have teamed up for a year-long Recast and Recycle Contest to seek out new ideas and improvements to fishing line and soft bait recycling, new recycled product ideas, or a technology breakthrough for the current process that … Learn More
The U.S. Coast Guard has released the National Recreational Boating Safety Survey for 2018. The Survey, which was mailed to over a quarter-million Americans, produced scientific estimates about characteristics of recreational boaters, different types of recreational boats that are owned and operated, … Learn More
