Frank Hugelmeyer started his first day as president of the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) president delivering his inaugural industry address at this morning’s International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) annual Industry Breakfast & Awards Presentation in Tampa. Hugelmeyer succeeds Thom Dammrich, … Learn More
The 29th International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) is underway at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Florida. The event features three exhibit halls with more than 700 exhibitors from 24 different countries, four Product Pavilions, five Country Pavilions, and a variety of … Learn More
Bill Yeargin, president and CEO of Correct Craft, has been elected to serve as chair of the Department of the Interior’s “Made in America” Outdoor Recreation Advisory Committee (ORAC) – a board comprised of recreation industry representatives that counsels Interior Secretary David Bernhardt on … Learn More
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) announced the induction of two industry pioneers into the NMMA Hall of Fame. Earl Bentz, founder, chairman and CEO of Caymas Boats, and Scott Deal, founder and CEO of Maverick Boat Group, will be presented with … Learn More
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) has opened the nomination period for the 3rd Annual Lifetime Achievement Award. Applications are due October 18. The selection of the Lifetime Achievement Award recipient will be made on the basis of the nominee’s … Learn More
The following marinas and boatyards successfully completed re-certification as Maryland Clean Marinas: Bay Ridge Community Association, Annapolis Choptank Marina, Preston Port of Salisbury Marina, Salisbury Safe Harbor Oxford Boatyard, Oxford Spring Cove Marina, Rock Hall Tidewater Marina, Havre de Grace Ventnor Marina, … Learn More
A collaboration agreement between the European Boating Industry (EBI) and ICOMIA was renewed at the Cannes Yachting Festival. This partnership was formed to bring the interests of the recreational marine industry to the attention of the European Union (EU) institutions and stakeholders … Learn More
The Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released statistics on September 20 showing the role that outdoor recreation – including boating and fishing – plays in each state’s economy. An updated set of national outdoor recreation statistics was released at … Learn More
The nonprofit BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water together with the United States Powerboat Show and Freedom Boat Club of Maryland will offer a choice of three on-water powerboat training courses taught aboard single engine powerboats: Intro to Boating, Women Making Waves, and Precision Docking and Boat Handling. … Learn More
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) has announced the education lineup for its inaugural Dealer Week Conference and Expo including experts from inside and outside the marine industry and a mix of professional educators, expert consultants and innovators from the … Learn More
