The Boat and Engine Exports and Imports section of the National Marine Manufacturers Association’s (NMMA) 2021 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract is now available. This report examines 24 years of historical data on the different categories of recreational boats and marine engines imported to and … Learn More
The Biden Administration announced the re-establishment of the Federal Interagency Council on Outdoor Recreation (FICOR), an interagency effort that will work to create more safe, affordable, and equitable opportunities for Americans to get outdoors. The National Marine Manufacturers Association president Frank Hugelmeyer … Learn More
A dedication ceremony will be held on August 6 for the Dale Hollow State Park Marina in Burkesville, Kentucky, to celebrate its designation as a Clean Marina in the Cumberland River Basin. The event will be on the dock at the marina. … Learn More
Boateka, Brunswick Corporation’s certified pre-owned boat business, has opened a fully-integrated refurbishment and sales center in Merritt Island, Florida. The new 22,000-square-foot location is designed to enhance the boat-buying experience and provide continued synergies between Freedom Boat Club, Brunswick Boat Group, Mercury … Learn More
Discover Boating’s See You Out Here campaign continues gaining exposure through its robust marketing mix, including its television public service announcements (PSA) – a first for the campaign intended to extend Discover Boating’s reach to bring more potential boaters into the fold. … Learn More
The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) Foundation Educator Training Conference switched formats this year from a two-day virtual experience to a subscription-based monthly webinar series geared toward enhancing education and training for future and existing marine technicians. Scheduled to launch on … Learn More
Members of the $689-billion outdoor recreation industry have established a blue-ribbon commission to stop and reverse the spread of aquatic invasive species in the U.S. The commission will convene leading biologists, environmentalists, policymakers, and resource managers to assess existing mitigation efforts and … Learn More
Suntex Marina Investors, LLC announced the acquisition of The Wharf in Marathon in the Florida Keys and, after a significant investment, will re-launch the property as Ocean View Marina. The new acquisition establishes a significant foothold for Suntex in the Keys following … Learn More
JDS Real Estate Services Inc., in association with the Leisure Investment Properties Group, LLC, announced the sale of Horizon Marina winter storage and service department located in Alexandria Bay, New York. Brett Murphy, vice president of investments, was the lead marina advisor … Learn More
Discover Boating, powered by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA), has launched a new interactive tool to connect boat-buying consumers directly with nearby dealers. The new Dealer Finder on DiscoverBoating.com is a convenient tool to help site … Learn More
