A coalition of business and non-profit organizations, associations and religious groups organically coalesced around an opportunity to provide direct and sustained disaster relief to the Abaco islands. Originally organized by Fort Lauderdale City Commissioner Ben Sorensen and the Rio Vista Church, the group grew to … Learn More
Contender Boats, Maverick Boat Group and the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) sent a letter to the recreational marine community urging support for the Bahamian community ravaged by Hurricane Dorian. Miami commissioner Ken Russell, whose district includes Virginia Key (home to the … Learn More
The U.S. Coast Guard released its 2018 Recreational Boating Statistics Report, which stated that there were 633 boating fatalities nationwide in 2018, a 3.8 percent decrease from 2017. From 2017 to 2018, overall recreational boating injuries also decreased 4.5 percent (2,629 to … Learn More
MarineMax announced plans to consolidate their New York stores on Long Island and expand their North Shore location in Huntington, New York. “After careful consideration, we have decided to consolidate our MarineMax stores in the New York area,” Larry Russo, Jr. said. … Learn More
The Association of Marina Industries (AMI) has partnered with the International Boatbuilders Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) to offer its Marina 101 course on September 29 followed by a one-day Marina & Boatyard Study Tour on September 30, in Tampa, Florida. These courses … Learn More
The American Boatbuilders and Repairers Association (ABBRA) is presenting four workshops at this year’s International Boatbuilders Exhibition and Conference (IBEX). In addition, the association will have a booth in the Compliance, Standards and Education Pavilion. The first two courses, held October 2, … Learn More
Golden Manufacturing was named as one of the top 500 companies in Florida by Business Observer. Additionally, it’s a finalist for the 2019 Manufacturer of the Year Award to be presented by the Horizon Council and Lee County Economic Development Office. “Last … Learn More
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has created a social media resource for industry stakeholders with shareable boating safety-related content, posts and information, which stakeholders can use across their social channels. Find additional safe boating resources and social posts in a toolkit from the National … Learn More
The Marine Trades Association of New Jersey has moved to a new office. The organization’s new address is 413 Euclid Avenue, Brielle, New Jersey, 08730. The phone, fax and email remain the same.
Freedom Boat Club announced that it has completed work on building a house for a family of three in North Port, Florida, in partnership with Habitat for Humanity South Sarasota County Inc. Since February, Freedom Boat Club members and employees volunteered more … Learn More
