Author: MRAA

MRAA Supports Bipartisan Legislation To Protect GPS Systems

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

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U.S. Coast Guard Releases 2020 Boating Safety Statistics Report

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

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Preparing the Marine Trades Industry for the next ‘Crisis’

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

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MRAA Supports Bipartisian Legislation to Reauthorize Conservation Program

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

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MRAA’s Tokowicz Appointed to Sober Skipper Advisory Council

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

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Correct Craft Announces Inaugural Innovation Summit

Free Virtual Event Thursday, Sept. 9 for the Marine Industry ORLANDO, FL (June 3, 2021) – Correct Craft has launched a new Innovation Summit for those within the marine industry; it will be held from 2–4 p.m. EST, on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021. The Innovation Summit is underwritten by Correct

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Discover Boating Outlines Timing for Brand Evolution Rollout

NMMA Chief Brand Officer, Senior Vice President Ellen Bradley Shares Insights & Evolution Plans for Discover Boating The industry’s strategy to amplify the recreational boating industry’s collective voice to grow participation is beginning to take shape as NMMA integrates the marketing power of its boat shows under the Discover Boating

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