Record-high gas prices have many boaters throughout the country saving and waiting for Independence Day to get out on the water, which could result in one of the busiest on-water holidays in decades. Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS), the … Learn More
Elk Rapids Marina announced that it has been named the official Midwest distribution partner for electric boat manufacturer X Shore’s 26-foot center console electric boat. In addition, the marina will work with AQUA superPower to build a supercharging corridor in Northwest Michigan. Elk … Learn More
When the National Marine Manufacturers Association and the Marine Retailers Association of America teams set out to build an amplified, relevant Discover Boating, starting with a refreshed brand voice and look and a new campaign, both of which launched this year, first on deck … Learn More
Brunswick Corporation has launched All Blue Planet, a global initiative focused on inspiring our communities to pursue the restorative power of water through educational programming, events, and collaborations. All Blue Planet, in partnership with Freedom Boat Club, will be participating in the … Learn More
To accompany the release of a brand-new report on the outdoor workforce, Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR), and a panel of outdoor professionals in diverse roles, from state director of Outdoor Recreation to expert RV technician, will host a briefing to highlight in-demand career opportunities … Learn More
The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) has launched an on-demand course for their newest professional certification, Advanced Marine Electrical. The online certification contains new videos, readable content for those working on the cutting-edge of electrical systems, and chapter review quizzes. “As … Learn More
In the last two years of extraordinary consumer demand for boating and outdoor recreation, Discover Boating, powered by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA), saw its site traffic surge, reaching more than 5 million unique … Learn More
The Association of Marina Industries’ Professional Marina Resource Guide serves as an invaluable resource to those who desire access to professionals and companies who provide products and services for the marina industry. The Professional Marina Resource Guide is provided as a service … Learn More
The Senate of Canada met recently to consider the Budget Implementation Act of 2022, or Bill C-19, which includes the “luxury tax” on new boats valued at CA $250,000 or more. A study conducted by Jack Mintz, Ph.D., at the School of … Learn More
The Sailboat Sales Trends section of the National Marine Manufacturers Association’s (NMMA) 2021 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract is now available. This report includes production and retail unit sales data, export unit sales by length, import unit sales by length, estimated total annual retail sales, … Learn More
