The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas submitted joint comments to the Washington state Department of Revenue (DOR) challenging their proposed increase in the Watercraft Excise Tax depreciation schedule. MRAA joined regional and national groups challenging this proposal such as BoatUS, Recreational Boating Association of Washington, Northwest Marine Trade Association,
MINNEAPOLIS — July 8 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announces Boat History Report has joined as a Platinum Partner Member. “Today’s information-driven boat buyers crave decision-making power from the comfort of their homes,” said Grant Brooks, CEO. “With so many options available to buy a boat, they
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas endorsed legislation that will assure GPS units continue working, despite possible interference from 5G technology. The Recognizing and Ensuring Taxpayer Access to Infrastructure Necessary for GPS and Satellite Communications Act of 2021 (RETAIN Act) was introduced by U.S. Senators Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), ranking
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Coast Guard released its 2020 Recreational Boating Statistics Report Wednesday, revealing that there were 767 boating fatalities nationwide in 2020, a 25.1 percent increase from 2019. From 2019 to 2020, the total number of accidents increased 26.3 percent (4,168 to 5,265), and the number of non-fatal
In-Person Workshop to Explore Lessons Learned from COVID-19 for Crisis Management and Emergency Planning; MRAA to participate During the spring of 2020, the boating industry (marinas, dealers, service, access managers, boating organizations and boaters) was faced with state specific closure notices, re-opening notices, and new restrictions for boating activity
Throughout the country, boaters are expected to cruise to popular gathering spots this Fourth of July weekend with friends and family, with plans to raft up, drop anchor and swim, enjoy barbecues and cap off festivities with spectacular fireworks celebrations. “After a year of Covid restrictions, boaters are out on
The Get On Board marketing campaign, a united effort from the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (RBFF), Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) and the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) to generate consumer awareness for boating and fishing, launched last week, June 5-13, coinciding with National Fishing and Boating
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced its support of bipartisan and bicameral legislation that would reauthorize the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund. This important program supports about $650 million annually in fishery restoration and conservation programs, boating access and infrastructure, fish stocking programs and the highly
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced today that Chad Tokowicz, Government Relations Manager for the MRAA, along with five new boating industry stakeholders have been tapped to serve on the North American Sober Skipper Advisory Council. The Sober Skipper Advisory Council collaborates on strategies to promote greater awareness
‘Internet’s favorite psychiatrist’ and social media influencers join effort to promote nature’s wellness benefits ALEXANDRIA, Va. (June 7, 2021) — A new study from Take Me Fishing and Discover Boating uncovers a wellness deficit in America as recreational activities begin reopening amid improving public health conditions. Based on the findings,
