The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 1 office has launched “Smart Sectors New England,” a partnership initiative between EPA and its regulated sectors, including maritime industries and outdoor recreation, that is focused on achieving better environmental outcomes. Based on the national … Learn More
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) is inviting all stakeholders and exhibitors to join the advocacy team at select shows to discuss issues impacting the recreational boating industry. The events – titled “Propelling Our Industry Forward” – will be held at the … Learn More
The American Boat Builders and Repairers Association (ABBRA) is holding its four-day Marine Service Managers Course™, February 24 to 28 at the Hotel Viking in Newport, Rhode Island. The course is designed for individuals working in management and leadership roles at boat … Learn More
The Clean Marine BC (British Columbia, Canada) program, an eco-certification program run by Georgia Strait Alliance, began a ten-day tour of marinas in Central Vancouver Island on December 10 as a boots-on-the-ground invitation for boating facilities to participate in the program. Clean … Learn More
Marinas.com announced the winners of its 2018 Boaters’ Choice Awards last week. The awards honor the marinas that were most praised by boaters throughout the year. Thousands of user reviews are used to determine the winners giving all boaters an equal voice and … Learn More
The Marine Trades Association of New Jersey (MTA/NJ) has received the 2018 Marine Trade Association Technical Scholarship from the Marine Retailers Association of America (MRAA) Educational Foundation. The scholarship was presented to Melissa Danko, executive director of the Marine Trades Association of … Learn More
The 41st Annual Lake Norman New Year’s Day Barefoot Tournament will be held Tuesday, January 1, starting at noon. Held annually at Lake Norman Marina in Sherill’s Ford, North Carolina and hosted by the Carolina Show Ski Team, it is one of the longest running … Learn More
The Marine Recreation Association (MRA) has issued a “Call for Presentations” for the 2019 MRA Educational Conference & Trade Show to be held October 21 to 23, 2019, at the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines, California. Typical presentations should fit a 50-minute … Learn More
The National Park Service (NPS) has executed a lease with Oregon Inlet Marina, LLC, managed by Russell C. King, to provide for the maintenance and continued operation of Oregon Inlet Marina, also known as Oregon Inlet Fishing Center, for use as a … Learn More
The National Marine Lenders Association has announced the results of the association’s recent election for three board seats and the board’s confirmation of officers. The candidates elected to serve on the Board of Directors through 2021 are incumbent Jim Coburn, managing director, … Learn More
