The Total Industry Sales by Category and State report from the 2017 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract is now available at the website for the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) at NMMA.org. Data insights include: Total retail expenditures for recreational marine products and services reached … Learn More
The National Marine Distributors Association (NMDA) announced this year’s winners of the Supplier of the Year Award at its annual Sales, Training, Education and Purchasing (STEP) conference in Illinois. Since 1972, wholesale distributor members of NMDA have voted to recognize top suppliers … Learn More
Brunswick Corporation has established the Boating Services Network formerly known as Brunswick Financial Services. Boating Services Network, headquartered in Vernon Hills, Illinois, will offer a wide array of services designed to drive growth with consumers, dealers, marinas, and other marine service providers … Learn More
The Marine Recreation Association (MRA) is seeking candidates for its board of directors. The board provides direction for programs and services for the association, establishing policy and providing guidance to committees and staff. MRA seeks dedicated individuals who will commit to the … Learn More
California’s Boating Clean & Green program has videos available to help educate boaters on clean practices. Videos include Marine Sanitation Devices and Y-Valves, Sewage Management, and oil and fuel discharge prevention, reporting and laws. These videos were created by The Bay Foundation, … Learn More
Bluewater Bay Marina Complex held the 7th Annual Pin Fish Grand Nationals July 28. Teams of two, with one licensed fisherman and one angler aged 15 or younger, fished for exactly one hour inside Ward Cove on Rocky Bayou. At the end … Learn More
The New Bern Grand Marina Yacht Club hosted this year’s King of the River Fishing Tournament August 4 to 5. Supporting the event were PointClickFish.com, Neuse River Bait & Tackle and this year’s title sponsor, The Fish Grip. The in-shore tournament had … Learn More
The Rhode Island Marine Trades Association (RIMTA) Youth Summer Boatbuilding Program in Newport has ended for this year and graduates will be showcasing their accomplishment at a boat launch ceremony on August 2 at Fort Adams State Park Beach. The 80-hour course … Learn More
Nominations are being accepted for the 2018 NMMA Hall of Fame Award. The award recognizes those who make substantial and lasting contributions toward the advancement of the marine industry. It honors leaders in the industry who pursue quality, innovation and perfection in … Learn More
The American Boat Builders and Repairers Associations (ABBRA) is holding its Marine Service Managers (MSM) course for the first time in California September 23 to 27 at Keefe Kaplan Maritime, Richmond Point, California. The course is being offered in partnership with Keefe … Learn More
