On Thursday, January 23rd, the Massachusetts Marine Trades Association (MMTA) hosted its 19th annual Business of Boating (BOB) Conference at the Lakeview Pavilion in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The conference brought together nearly 200 attendees. The professional development conference provided attendees with sessions that … Learn More
The American Boat & Yacht Council Foundation (ABYC Foundation) has announced Keith Rollins, a marine instructor at Suncoast Technical College in Sarasota, Florida, as its 2024 Educator of the Year. The annual award honors extraordinary marine service technology instructors teaching in a … Learn More
Freedom Boat Club announced it surpassed 600,000-member boating trips in 2024, marking the second consecutive year the company has achieved this milestone. This achievement spans Freedom Boat Club’s 400+ locations across North America, Europe and Australia, reinforcing the company’s leadership in expanding … Learn More
On January 21, the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) hosted its Educator Forum, bringing together 25 educators, administrators, and marine service program leaders from across the United States. This virtual event provided a platform to address challenges, share resources and explore … Learn More
Registration is now open for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) 9th Annual Ohio Marina Conference. The conference will be held on Thursday, March 6 at Sawmill Creek Resort in Huron, Ohio. The conference is organized by the Ohio Sea Grant … Learn More
The Marine Trades Association of NJ (MTA/NJ) has launched a newly redesigned MTANJ.org website, a significant step forward in enhancing the online experience for its members. The revamped website offers Member-Centered Design: A clean, intuitive interface designed to make information and resources easily accessible … Learn More
Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14) and his colleagues on the bipartisan Great Lakes Task Force introduced the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) Act of 2025. This bipartisan bill will reauthorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, which is set to expire at the end … Learn More
Indiana-based Snap Dock, a leading manufacturer of modular docks and drive-on personal watercraft (PWC) ports announced a strategic partnership with Wearth Group, the parent company of Poralu Marine and Rotax. Through this strategic partnership, Wearth Group will now manufacture Snap Dock products … Learn More
Marina Brokerage Advisors announced the successful closing of SeaHunter Marina at Manatee Bay located in Key Largo, Florida. The property was closed by the buyer just 37 days after the purchase agreement was executed. New ownership has plans to expand the dry … Learn More
The application period is now open for the 2025 National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) Marine Trades Scholarship program. The deadline for receipt of applications is April 15. Since 2008, NMRA has actively contributed to the future of the marine industry by offering … Learn More
