A useful message for all of your boating customers, family, friends, etc. from our friends at
@SeaTow
.
Please share and help spread the message of safe boating while maintaining social distancing.
For the sixth annual Boating Industry Top Products list, we’ve selected 50 of the best new or updated products and services for the marine industry, ranging from boats to engines to electronics and more.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (
@NOAA
) and reps of the recreational boating and fishing community (
@RecBoatFish
) signed a Memorandum of Agreement, to develop framework to promote sustainable fishing and boating
@sanctuaries
New York Times recently ran a glowing article called The Boat Business Is Booming. They interviewed dealers who report sales are up in every category, highlighting the fact many boats are going to first-time buyers. But, there's more to it than that.
Fifty-two million Americans age 6+ went fishing in 2021, according to preliminary data from the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation's (RBFF) 2022 Special Report on Fishing.
@RecBoatFish
The governors of New Jersey, New York and Connecticut recently announced marinas, boatyards and marine manufacturers will be allowed to open for personal use as long as strict social distancing and sanitization protocols are followed
.
@MercuryMarine
unveiled the new 7.6-liter V12 600hp Verado outboard engine.
Boating Industry was invited to an exclusive event early this week at Mercury's famous Lake X to run the new V12 outboards on a variety of boats.
Full story:
NMMA and MRAA today announced the merger of Grow Boating, Inc. into NMMA as part of a redefined strategic partnership between the two organizations.
@therealnmma
@MarineRetailers
ICAST, the world’s largest recreational fishing trade show, has transitioned from a physical show to a virtual event with ICAST 2020 Online.
@ICASTshow
NMMA kicks off winter boat show season with the Progressive Insurance Minneapolis Boat Show opening today. The NMMA and Boating Writers International announced the winners of the 2022 Minneapolis Innovation Awards, during a special preview last night.
MIASF together with their partner, Informa Markets, producers of FLIBS, announce the record-breaking results of an economic impact study conducted by Thomas J. Murray & Associates of the 2021 show.
@flibsofficial
@MIASF61
Brunswick Corporation announced the launch of BoatClass, an immersive on-water training program designed to teach boating safety and assist boaters in gaining confidence on the water.
@Brunswick_Corp_
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation announced the findings of a research study to provide the industry with insights for retaining and engaging the new audience surged amidst COVID-19.
@RecBoatFish
Thanks to the
@SeaTow
Foundation, more than 1,600 individuals and family members attending this year’s
@MiamiBoatShow
left with a better understanding of the importance of life jacket use.
For the past few years, Boating Industry has worked to bring greater recognition and professional development opportunities for women across the industry.
BI is looking for feedback to help in the development of future support and programming.
Boating Industry opened up the nomination form for the 2022 Women Making Waves! Help us honor the multitudes of women in the industry who have made - and continue to make - great contributions to its success. Nominations must be submitted by May 18, 2022.
During the Industry Breakfast at
@IBEXShow
, Boating Industry named Ron Huibers of
@VolvoPentaNA
the 2019 Mover & Shaker of the Year. Congratulations to Ron and all of this year's finalists!
ICYMI: The newest issue of Boating Industry is out now! Check out the March/April issue of Boating Industry for our feature on the 2021 40 Under 40 and much more!
Congratulations to all of this year's 40 Under 40 honorees!
BREAKING NEWS: NMMA Canada and the Canadian Marine Trades Associations were recently advised by the Government of Canada that effective April 30, 2019, all retaliatory tariffs on U.S. recreational boats entering Canada have been removed.
With first-time buyers flocking to boat purchases in record numbers, the buying and ownership experience is at risk. With this in mind, the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas has announced a new education series
@MarineRetailers
The important National Safe Boating Week recommendation urging life jacket wear is now joined by an equally important boating safety message — how to stay safe during the time of COVID-19.
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) announced the appointment of Jeff Pontius as its new Board Chairman, as well as the appointment of five other Board positions and five new Board members.
@RecBoatFish
BREAKING NEWS:
@MarineMax
, Inc. announced that it has completed the acquisition of
@SailandSki
Center, a highly-awarded boat dealership named Boating Industry’s Top 100 Dealer of the Year in 2010 and 2018, operating in Austin, Texas.
The 2022 Discover Boating
@MiamiBoatShow
was labeled a success by all measures according to show organizers, after returning to the Miami Beach Convention Center and Downtown Miami.
Look at all of those industry leaders! And they're all under 40?! The future is looking bright😎 Check out this year's 40 Under 40 and more in the June/July edition of Boating Industry!