• New legislation would modernize accessibility to saltwater recreational fishing regulations and marine waters navigation information WASHINGTON, September 12, 2025 – Saltwater anglers, hunters and marine recreationists joined the, Marine Retailers Association of the Americas, Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, National Marine Manufacturers Association, American Sportfishing Association and the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation in cheering Senate passage […]
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Marine Industry Task Force Launched to Improve Refueling Safety & Education
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) announced that it has created a special task force aimed at improving safety during boat refueling and enhancing education around recreational boat fuel systems. Spearheaded by the Boating Industry Risk Management Council and the Boat and Yacht Certification Committee, the initiative brings together key stakeholders — including the U.S. […]
Grady-White Boats Commits to Platinum Partner Membership
MINNEAPOLIS, August 28 — Grady-White Boats has joined the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) as a Platinum Partner Member. This partnership highlights Grady-White’s ongoing commitment to supporting the dealer community and advancing the marine industry. As a Platinum Partner, Grady-White Boats shows its deep investment in the marine industry’s future by collaborating with […]
Massachusetts Marine Trades Association Secures Workforce Funding
• Amendment Passes in the 2025-2026 Mass. State Budget The Massachusetts Marine Trades Association has once again secured funding for workforce development efforts in Massachusetts. The recently passed state budget as included $150,000 specifically to help bolster workforce development and career technical education initiatives within the recreational boating industry. These funds will be critical to […]
MRAA Educational Foundation Opens Scholarship Applications for 2025
Series of new scholarship programs seek to strengthen leadership and performance in the marine industry.
Marine Industry Gathers for NMTC Conference
• National Marine Trades Council (NMTC) Hosts Annual Conference to Discuss Workforce Development, Advocacy, Marketing and More PORTLAND, MAINE, August 13, 2025 – The National Marine Trades Council (NMTC) successfully concluded its annual conference, hosted July 21-24 by the Maine Marine Trades Association (MMTA) at the Portland Harbor Hotel in Maine. The event brought together marine […]
Prepare for What’s Next at Dealer Week 2025
This year’s conference and expo will take place Dec. 7-10 at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Fla.
Nautique Becomes First to Launch MRAA’s Dealer-Manufacturer Scorecard Program
Nautique Boats is the first brand to officially enroll in the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas’ new Dealer-Manufacturer Scorecard Program.
My Financing USA Advances to MRAA Education Champion
MRAA Partner News MINNEAPOLIS, July 18 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announces that My Financing USA has elevated its support of the marine industry by upgrading to an Education Champion partner. This advancement underscores My Financing USA’s deep commitment to dealer success, customer satisfaction and educational excellence within the recreational boating […]
MRAA launches 2026 Dealer-Manufacturer Scorecard Program
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) has officially launched its 2026 Dealer-Manufacturer Scorecard Program to foster critical, data-driven conversations that improve customer experiences.
