The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced the availability of pumpout operations and maintenance (O&M) grant funding for 2026. The Operations and Maintenance grant program provides up to $5,000 reimbursement for eligible pumpout expenses that approved participants incur this season as outlined in … Learn More
This April, the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) will bring together top industry leaders for the inaugural MRAA Industry Summit, an exclusive, invitation only gathering taking place April 6 to 8, at the Coeur d’Alene Resort in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. … Learn More
BoatUS, the nation’s largest advocacy, services, and savings organization for recreational boaters, and Waterway Guide Media, North America’s most trusted provider of verified navigation and cruising data, have just announced a new partnership for BoatUS members. Through this partnership, TowBoatUS’s 330-plus towing … Learn More
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) released new consumer research conducted to inform the Market Expansion Advisory Group’s work to accelerate long-term boating growth. Leading global research firm, Ipsos, was commissioned by the Advisory Group to provide a better … Learn More
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is launching the 2026 National Recreational Boating Safety Survey (NRBSS), which will provide detailed estimates in every state of how many people go boating, what types of boats they use, and how often they go boating. … Learn More
Veterans can now use U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs education benefits to receive reimbursement for nine American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) certification exams, supporting veterans who are entering the marine industry or advancing their technical skills. The certifications were approved by … Learn More
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released new annual economic data highlighting the continued strength and significant economic impact of outdoor recreation in 2024. According to the new BEA Outdoor Recreation Economic Statistics, nominal gross output for outdoor recreation totaled $1.3 trillion in 2024, marking slower but still increasing … Learn More
Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam R. Telle announced a major initiative, “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork,” for the Army’s Civil Works program. “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork” will provide greater focus on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) core … Learn More
The Market Expansion Advisory Group – marketing leaders from NMMA and MRAA member companies – recently introduced a data-driven strategy designed to accelerate long-term growth for our industry amid shifting consumer behavior and softening. Their work clarifies marketing roles for Discover Boating, manufacturers and … Learn More
The Sea Tow Foundation™, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing boating-related accidents and fatalities, has been honored with a prestigious Neptune Award from the Marine Marketers of America for Best Public Relations Campaign. The award recognizes the Foundation’s integrated public relations campaign supporting the … Learn More
