In response to recent storms, a Hurricane Recovery Forum has been added to the International Marina and Boatyard Conference agenda. The two-hour session will be held February 2 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. Topics will include … Learn More
The Docks Expo will take over Music City Center in Nashville from Dec. 5 to 7. New this year, the trade show and education program will join with the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s engineering department to provide additional education. The University’s nationally recognized Docks … Learn More
The California Clean Boating Network is holding a meeting on Wednesday, December 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Vallejo Yacht Club in Vallejo, California. The meeting will include an update on the statewide Clean Boating Program, information on the … Learn More
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke has established a new Recreation Advisory Committee to provide guidance on means to improve infrastructure and accessibility on public lands and waterways through public-private partnerships. The advisory committee will advise on programs and policies that … Learn More
The International BoatBuilders Exhibition (IBEX) released video and hardcopy proceedings from the Special Hurricane Session that was held during IBEX 2017 in Tampa, Florida. With hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria hitting some of the most popular boating areas, show organizers decided it … Learn More
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) is accepting nominations for the 2018 Alan J. Freedman Memorial Leadership Award. The award recognizes individuals, who through their leadership, creativity and personal motivation have made outstanding contributions to the marine accessories industry. Nominees can be … Learn More
The city of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has selected Suntex Marina Investors, LLC to redevelop Las Olas Marina and operate the facility under a 50-year lease. Suntex has partnered with Edgewater Resources, LLC, a marina design, engineering and development firm, to undertake the … Learn More
Grow Boating Inc. has partnered with the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) to provide training and education at the 2017 Marine Dealer Conference & Expo (MDCE) and potentially expand the collaboration for year-round education. Grow Boating focuses on the boating … Learn More
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service announced a new memorandum of understanding with the Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies, the American Sportfishing Association, the National Marine Manufacturers Association and the Recreational Boating … Learn More
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) BoatPAC raised close to $154,000 from 312 contributors this fiscal year. Money raised through BoatPAC goes to support legislators who champion boating causes and to help MRAA … Learn More
