For the fourth year in a row, West Marine has announced the names of nonprofit organizations across the country that will each receive $1,500 in grant awards for a total of $40,500. West Marine selected 27 nonprofits during the most recent grant … Learn More
Each year, an estimated 18 billion pounds of plastic is dumped into oceans from coastal regions. According to a study by the World Economic Forum, at the current rate of pollution, there will be more plastics than fish, by weight, in the … Learn More
Virginia has established an Office of Outdoor Recreation. Governor Ralph Northam unveiled the office at an event last week in Roanoke, Virginia, which was attended by the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable and its members – including the National Marine Manufacturers Association and RV Industry … Learn More
The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) has announced the location and details of its 2019 industry and international pavilions. This year’s pavilions include the Marina & Yard on the first floor of the Tampa Convention Center; and on the third floor … Learn More
Last week, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) signed President Trump’s ‘Pledge to America’s Workers’ – an initiative aimed at challenging industries and companies of all sizes to commit to providing new education and training opportunities over the coming five years. Addressing the marine … Learn More
The National Marine Manufacturers Association’s (NMMA) New Powerboat Registration Report has been updated with data through May. Preliminary data from the report shows new powerboat registrations were up 3.3 percent through May on a rolling 12-month year-over-year basis and up 1 percent on … Learn More
The 2019 Special Report on Fishing, released by the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) indicates that America’s anglers are diverse with both women and Hispanics casting their lines in record-breaking numbers, with 17.7 million and 4.4 million participants, respectively. “It’s often … Learn More
MarineMax Pompano will host an exclusive Sea Ray Customer Appreciation Casino Night to benefit the March of Dimes on July 20 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at MarineMax Pompano, 700 South Federal Highway, Pompano Beach, Florida. “We love our customers and … Learn More
The World Association for Waterborne Transport Infrastructure (PIANC) USA is seeking candidates for four PIANC Working Groups. The groups and their objectives include: · RecCom Working Group 220 on “Planning, design and operational guidelines for pumpout systems in recreational facilities” will work … Learn More
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Uniform Certificate of Title Act (HB 475/S 676), that offers recreational boat owners consumer protections. The legislation protects consumers from unwittingly purchasing a stolen or storm-tossed boat that has suffered significant hurricane damage. The legislation will … Learn More
