New Harbor Boats announced a strategic partnership with Brewer Yacht Sales, a leading East Coast yacht brokerage firm. This collaboration aims to enhance the marketing and sales of New Harbor Boats’ vessels, leveraging Brewer Yacht Sales’ network and expertise. New Harbor Boats, … Learn More
The National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) has awarded four scholarships of $1,000 each to students pursuing education in the marine trades beginning this fall. NMRA has actively contributed to the future of the marine industry by awarding marine trades education scholarships annually … Learn More
Sea-Dog Line, ARCO and Gold Eagle are the winners of the 2024 National Marine Distributors Association (NMDA) Supplier of the Year awards. The awards were announced during the NMDA Awards Luncheon, July 24 held during S.T.E.P. in Rosemont, IL. The Diamond category … Learn More
The Recreational Boating Industries Educational Foundation (RBIEF) distributed $28,500 this year to qualified applicants expressing interest in careers in the marine industry. The Foundation awarded scholarship funds to 20 students. The RBIEF scholarship fund was developed in 1986 by the Michigan Boating … Learn More
Suntex Marina Investors, LLC (Suntex), the largest standalone recreational marina owner in the United States by marina count and boat slips, has partnered with Northgate Resorts to manage the resort at Port of Kimberling located in Kimberling City, Missouri. With Northgate’s extensive … Learn More
The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) has published its 64th supplement of the Standards and Technical Information Reports for Small Craft. This annual publication provides the international marine industry with the latest updates to boat building and repair standards used for … Learn More
The National Marine Trades Council (NMTC), hosted by the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA), wrapped up its annual conference held at the Hotel Crosby in Stillwater, Minnesota. The meeting, which took place from July 22 to July 25, brings together … Learn More
The Department of Commerce’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced the availability of up to $54 million across two funding opportunities to address marine debris throughout the coastal and Great Lakes states, territories and Freely Associated States. These funding opportunities allow … Learn More
Trade Registration for the Discover Boating 2024–2025 show season will open on August 1 and is available for all business professionals in the marine industry. Stay tuned – a newsletter containing a unique registration link for NMMA members will be emailed on August 1. … Learn More
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) and the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) have partnered to create an Education Hub for ASA member organizations. Unveiled at ASA’s International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST) show in Orlando, Florida, the new custom … Learn More
