General Motors announced it has acquired a 25% ownership stake in Pure Watercraft, a Seattle-based company that specializes in creating all-electric boating solutions. The collaboration between GM and Pure Watercraft advances a shared vision to promote sustainability through an expansion of zero-emissions … Learn More
In 2020, Land ‘N’ Sea (LNS), a division of Mercury Marine and Brunswick Corporation, introduced its “Buy with Confidence” virtual program during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, hosting its shows including the annual Kellogg/Land ‘N’ Sea show virtually and reporting a … Learn More
The Innovation Awards are returning in-person to the Progressive® Insurance Minneapolis Boat Show®, and the call for entries is now open. The Innovation Awards celebrate excellence and innovation in four product categories: Aluminum fishing boats Fiberglass fishing boats Pontoon boats Furnishings—New for 2022 … Learn More
The American Boating Congress (ABC) will be held in person from May 11 to 13, 2022 in Washington, D.C., bringing together all segments of the recreational boating industry to share our collective voice on Capitol Hill. ABC 2022 participants will hear from … Learn More
The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) has released the latest edition of its Recreational Boating Industry Statistics Book, now available at no charge to NMMA members. The 2020 Statistics Book provides, in one useful reference document, global data, as well as comprehensive national reports on … Learn More
Sea Tow Services International – the nation’s leading on-water assistance fleet, with a network of nearly 100 locations across the United States and the Caribbean – presented awards for outstanding service, boating advocacy, and community support. The recipients were notified of the … Learn More
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) and American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) launched a new series of one-day events dedicated to mitigating the risk in designing and building recreational boats. Over 400 participants registered for USCG Risk Mitigation Series 1: Regulations … Learn More
SVN Marinas is pleased to announce it has advised the owners of Emerald Coast Marine Group on the sale of the marina, located in Niceville, Florida to Safe Harbor Marinas, a wholly-owned subsidiary of publicly listed Sun Communities, Inc. Advising the deal for the … Learn More
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) announced the postponement of the 2022 Progressive® Insurance Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, Nashville, and St. Louis boat shows to 2023. This is the result of thorough analysis, alongside exhibitors and NMMA members, of the unique needs and … Learn More
To meet the continued growing demand for the company’s line-up of premium boat lifts from 1,400lb to 60,000lb capacities, Basta Boatlifts relocated its global headquarters on November 19 to a facility recently purchased in Sea-Tac, Washington. The expansive building will allow the … Learn More
