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
The Marine Career Training Institute of North America (MCTINA), formerly AMTECH (the Association of Marine Technicians) is offering technical training courses at the 2018 National Marine Service Expo (NMSE). This is the first time the organization is conducting the training outside of … Learn More
Renowned speaker Dr. Janet Lapp will present the keynote address “Lead the Way: Bold Leadership Through Transformation” on February 1 as the opening session for this year’s International Marina & Boatyard Conference (IMBC). Dr. Lapp is a licensed psychologist, founder of ChangeFit™ … Learn More
The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a public advisory reminding boaters to properly dispose of old Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBS). EPIRBS transmit a boater’s location to rescuers. Improper disposal can lead to non-distress activation and unneeded rescue attempts, costing time … Learn More
The American Boat Builders and Repairers Association (ABBRA) is accepting nominations for its 2018 awards. The deadline for submissions is Dec. 15. The categories include Boatyard of the Year, Boatbuilder of the Year, Commitment to Training, Excellence in Safety and Environmental Practices … Learn More
