The city of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has selected Suntex Marina Investors, LLC to redevelop Las Olas Marina and operate the facility under a 50-year lease. Suntex has partnered with Edgewater Resources, LLC, a marina design, engineering and development firm, to undertake the … Learn More
Grow Boating Inc. has partnered with the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) to provide training and education at the 2017 Marine Dealer Conference & Expo (MDCE) and potentially expand the collaboration for year-round education. Grow Boating focuses on the boating … Learn More
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service announced a new memorandum of understanding with the Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies, the American Sportfishing Association, the National Marine Manufacturers Association and the Recreational Boating … Learn More
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) BoatPAC raised close to $154,000 from 312 contributors this fiscal year. Money raised through BoatPAC goes to support legislators who champion boating causes and to help MRAA … Learn More
The Marine Career Training Institute of North America (MCTINA), formerly AMTECH (the Association of Marine Technicians) is offering technical training courses at the 2018 National Marine Service Expo (NMSE). This is the first time the organization is conducting the training outside of … Learn More
Renowned speaker Dr. Janet Lapp will present the keynote address “Lead the Way: Bold Leadership Through Transformation” on February 1 as the opening session for this year’s International Marina & Boatyard Conference (IMBC). Dr. Lapp is a licensed psychologist, founder of ChangeFit™ … Learn More
The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a public advisory reminding boaters to properly dispose of old Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBS). EPIRBS transmit a boater’s location to rescuers. Improper disposal can lead to non-distress activation and unneeded rescue attempts, costing time … Learn More
The American Boat Builders and Repairers Association (ABBRA) is accepting nominations for its 2018 awards. The deadline for submissions is Dec. 15. The categories include Boatyard of the Year, Boatbuilder of the Year, Commitment to Training, Excellence in Safety and Environmental Practices … Learn More
The National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) elected its 2018 officers and board of directors. Officers are, President Neal Trombley of Gulf Atlantic Marketing, Vice-President Clayton Smith of Waters & David Company, Treasurer Patrick Churchman of Midwest Outdoor Marketing, and Secretary Scott Kolodny … Learn More
The United States Powerboat Show, held over the weekend of October 12 to 15 in Annapolis, Maryland, reported its largest one-day attendance in the history of the show. While the first two days were hampered by rain and flooding, Saturday’s attendance was … Learn More
