The outdoor recreation participant base in the U.S. grew 2.3% in 2022 to a record 168.1 million participants – 55% of the population 6 and older. That’s the headline from Outdoor Foundation’s new 2023 Outdoor Participation Trends Report. The outdoor recreation participant … Learn More
Marine Development Inc. (MDI), a decades-long industry leader specializing in new marina construction, expansions, restoration and repair, wave attenuators, fuel docks and more, announced it has expanded its wave attenuator offerings with three new product lines – Standard Lite-Duty, Heavy-Duty Max and … Learn More
Suntex Marina Investors, LLC announced its further expansion into the Central region with the acquisition of Port of Kimberling Marina in Kimberling City, Missouri. Port of Kimberling Marina consists of 1,000 wet and 400 dry slips in the Southern Missouri / Northern … Learn More
The nation’s largest recreational boat owners advocacy, services and safety group Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS), and the nonprofit state advocacy organization Recreational Boaters of California (RBOC), are asking Golden State boat owners to speak up on a recently … Learn More
Two Maryland marinas, Hilltop Marina in Essex and Bohemia Bay Yacht Harbour in Chesapeake City, recently received their Maryland Clean Marina certification. Hilltop Marina co-owner, Gary Moler, operates the small “slips only” marina on Hopkins Creek off the Middle River in Essex. With … Learn More
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) recently participated in and judged student Marine Service Technology competitions at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference, June 19 to 23 in Atlanta, Georgia. The annual event serves as a platform to recognize and … Learn More
The inaugural Black Boaters Summit, which took place June 18 to19 at 31st Harbor in Chicago, brought together boating enthusiasts, industry leaders, and advocates for an event celebrating diversity, inclusion, and excellence on the water. Discover Boating, powered by the Marine Retailers Association of America (MRAA) and … Learn More
Sea Tow announced that local entrepreneur and business owner, Steve Arnold has added Sea Tow® Portland/Midcoast, Maine, to his portfolio of marine businesses. Arnold is the owner of Marina Holdings LLC, which is a family of businesses dedicated to helping people enjoy … Learn More
Registration is open now for the 2023 Marine Recreation Association (MRA) Annual Educational Conference & Trade Show, set for October 16 through 18 at the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines in La Jolla, California, home to PGA golf tournaments, the Scripps Institute … Learn More
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) celebrates the successful passage of Mandatory Boater Education Legislation in its home state of Minnesota. This landmark legislation marks a significant step towards ensuring the safety and well-being of boaters and all who enjoy … Learn More
