The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), North America’s premier technical trade event for the recreational marine industry, has announced a host of new offerings as part of its IBEX Education Conference. Several all-new features for this year include a Main Stage … Learn More
Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) has been awarded a grant of $200,000 by the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC). This grant, a part of the Fiscal Year 2023 State Economic and Infrastructure Development (SEID) awards, is designated for acquiring advanced equipment for the … Learn More
Oasis Experiences has announced the first-ever Baltimore BoatFest, a celebration of Baltimore’s vibrant boating culture, on September 7 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Lighthouse Point Marina in Baltimore Harbor. Organized for all boating enthusiasts, guests can expect a day of live music, food and drink options and boating fun … Learn More
The MRAA Educational Foundation has announced the call for nominations and applications for its Annual Scholarships and the 2024 Darlene Briggs Marine Woman of the Year Award. Chosen recipients will be presented scholarships in December at MRAA’s annual Dealer Week Conference and … Learn More
Governor Maura Healey signed the 2025 state budget, which included $150,000 in funding for workforce development and career technical education initiatives within the recreational boating industry. This funding will continue the successful initiatives and progress that the Massachusetts Marine Trades Association (MMTA) … Learn More
Trade Registration for the Discover Boating 2024–2025 show season opened on August 1 and is available for all business professionals in the marine industry. A newsletter containing a unique registration link for NMMA members was emailed on August 1, for questions regarding the email, … Learn More
Canopy Brands, a growing family of trusted brands providing protection, access and mobility solutions, has acquired American Muscle Docks and Fabrication (“AMD”). AMD, based in Wellsburg, West Virgina, is a preeminent manufacturer of marine access equipment for commercial and residential applications. The … Learn More
The results of a new research study commissioned by the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) are shedding light on a troublesome trend facing the boating and fishing industries. Despite record levels of new fishing and boating participants in recent years, the … Learn More
The Association of Marina Industries has accredited the following facilities as Clean & Resilient Marinas: Rockvam Boatyards of Springfield Park, Minnesota; Safe Harbor Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts; and Safe Harbor Wentworth by the Sea, New Castle, New Hampshire. The AMI Clean & Resilient … Learn More
The latest sales trends report for outboard engines, part of National Marine Manufacturers Association’s 2023 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract, is now available for download. This section provides an overview of U.S. outboard engine retail market trends, including a deep historical view that helps … Learn More
