8th Annual California Boating Congress Kicks off March 12

California’s marine and boating industries are set to meet in Sacramento on March 12 and 13 to impact state legislators and regulators on issues facing marinas, boating, waterways, and recreation. The 8th annual California Boating Congress (CBC) brings together industry groups to hear from statewide leaders, policymakers, legislators and more to gain a keen understanding of legislation and regulatory issues facing California’s growing marine, boating and water recreation industry.

The event will feature the National Marine Manufacturers Association’s chief administrative officer and senior vice president, Robert Newsome. Newsome will headline lunch at the conference, discussing the economic impact of boating in California as well as current trends in the industry. NMMA’s senior director of Environment, Health, and Safety, Jeff Wasil, will also be participating in a panel with California’s Air Resources Board (CARB) about the recreational marine vessel survey and alternative fuels.

State Treasurer Fiona Ma will kick off the conference so participants can learn more about the various programs the State of California offers that can be useful to their respective businesses. Then participants will hear from state legislators and leaders from the California Department of Parks and the Division of Boating and Waterways who will address critical issues facing marine, boating and recreation industries across the state.

To register for CBC, click here: https://marina.swoogo.com/cbc2024/begin

If you have questions or are interested in scheduling a visit with California members, state legislators or their respective staff members, contact Rachel Fischer, NMMA’s Western Policy and Engagement manager, at rfischer@nmma.org.