Day: February 4, 2021

Why You Need to Read More Books

How becoming a dedicated monthly bookworm can change your life Within his “How to Thrive on the Other Side of 2020” session at the Marine Retailers Association of the America’s Dealer Week conference and expo last December, speaker and educator John Spence shared with us some critical information about the importance of reading books. Spence, […]

Bipartisan Gulf Reef Fish Bill Signed into Law

The Direct Enhancement of Snapper Conservation and the Economy through Novel Devices Act of 2020 (DESCEND Act) (H.R. 5126/S. 2960) was signed into law January 13. The bipartisan law requires recreational (including charter boats) and commercial fishermen to have on board a venting tool or descending device that is rigged and ready for use while […]

Wake Surfing Restrictions Proposed in Four States

As state legislatures begin their new sessions in the coming weeks, the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA), National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and the Water Sports Industry Association (WSIA), are engaging with policy makers
 on key issues including wake surfing access. There have been four states that have proposed legislation that would restrict […]