The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC), in partnership with the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Recreational Boating Product Assurance Branch, has launched the USCG Recreational Boat Regulations Certification course. This program equips marine industry professionals with the knowledge to meet federal requirements for new … Learn More
Legacy Harbour Marina, along the Caloosahatchee River in downtown Fort Myers, is moving forward with plans to rebuild following the damage caused by Hurricane Ian. AIRN Management, LLC, which owns the marina, has partnered with Bellingham Marine to lead the redevelopment. Construction … Learn More
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has signed the 2026 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 initiatives and progress that the Massachusetts Marine Trades Association … Learn More
The National Marine Manufacturers Association made waves at the 2025 National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) last week, drawing steady traffic to its industry exhibit and hosting a high-profile reception and on-water boat demonstrations attended by lawmakers from across the country. Over … Learn More
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing safety standards for the design, construction, maintenance and repair of boats, has announced dates for its annual Standards Week, Jan. 11-15, 2026, at the Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston, … Learn More
The post-pandemic surge of participation in fishing continues to get record numbers of participants on the water, but data from the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation’s (RBFF) 2025 Special Report on Fishing finds churn continues to pose a significant challenge for the industry. In 2024, … Learn More
New Haven Marinas has acquired Green River Marina in Kentucky. Located on the 8,210-acre Green River Lake, which attracts more than 1 million visitors annually, this marina benefits from a vibrant outdoor recreation scene and a strong regional economy. This strategic acquisition marks a … Learn More
The National Marine Trades Council (NMTC) concluded its annual conference, hosted by the Maine Marine Trades Association (MMTA) at the Portland Harbor Hotel in Maine from July 21 to 24. The event brought together marine industry leaders, association representatives and stakeholders from … Learn More
The National Marine Manufacturers Association’s marine trade credentials are now available for 2026 Discover Boating boat shows, in addition to the upcoming 2025 Discover Boating Norwalk Boat Show, in partnership with Progressive, happening September 18 to 21. NMMA members who have not received … Learn More
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) has published the 65th supplement of its “Standards and Technical Information Reports for Small Craft”. This annual publication provides the international marine industry with the latest updates on standards that guide more than 90% of … Learn More
