MRAA News

MRAA Board Member and Marine Industry Leader Testifies at Legislative Hearing; Underscores Need for Increased Boating Access

• House Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Hearing: Hunting and Fishing Access in the Great American Outdoors By MRAA and NMMA On January 13, the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries held a hearing titled “Hunting and Fishing Access in the Great American Outdoors” that focused on access to […]

2026 Boat Show Season

• Boston and Atlanta Shows Launch 2026 Discover Boating Event Calendar The 2026 boat show season is officially underway, with two major Discover Boating boat shows opening this week in Boston and Atlanta — setting the stage for new boat sales, marine accessories and boating lifestyle engagement nationwide. The Discover Boating® New England Boat Show®, […]

 National Powersport Auctions Releases 2026 Auction Calendar 

 POWAY, CALIF. (December 17, 2025) – National Powersport Auctions (NPA), a nation’s leading provider of powersports, RV and marine remarketing services, has officially released its 2026 Auction Calendar, helping dealers plan for another strong year of buying and selling across all NPA locations.  The 2026 schedule maintains the same structure dealers have come to rely […]

MRAA Recognizes Dealer Advocacy Leaders with 2025 Dealer Ambassador Awards

• Two Dealers Honored for Outstanding Commitment to Protecting Boating Access and Advancing Advocacy TAMPA, FLORIDA – Dec. 18, 2025 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas recognized two outstanding dealer advocates during its annual awards luncheon at the 2025 Dealer Week Conference and Expo, presenting the MRAA Dealer Ambassador Award to Tom Whowell […]

MRAA Launches ‘Dealership of the Future’ Task Force to Accelerate Marine Retail Transformation

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 17, 2025 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas has announced the formation of a “Dealership of the Future” Task Force, a multi-stakeholder initiative designed to confront the rapidly intensifying forces reshaping the marine retail business model and to provide dealers with a clear roadmap for long-term success. The creation of this […]

Lightspeed Honors Top Marine Dealers and Manufacturers with 2025 Excellence & Innovation Awards  

• Recipients Honored for Repair Event Cycle Time Advancements  TAMPA, FL – [December 9, 2025] Lightspeed, the leading dealer management solution for the marine and recreation industries, proudly announced the recipients of the 2025 Marine RECT (Repair Event Cycle Time) Excellence & Innovation Awards. The honors were presented Tuesday, December 9 during MRAA Dealer Week […]

National Powersport Auctions to Showcase Marine Inventory Solutions at Dealer Week

POWAY, Calif. – December 4, 2025 – National Powersport Auctions (NPA), a leading provider of powersports and specialty vehicle remarketing services and Platinum Member of the MRAA, will be an exhibitor at the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) Dealer Week 2025. The premier marine industry conference will be held from December 7–10, 2025, […]

Skier’s Choice Upgrades to MRAA Boat Brand Partner Level

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 3, 2025 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announces that Skier’s Choice has advanced to a Boat Brand Partner. The move deepens the a valued longtime member’s investment in marine retailers and elevates dealer success throughout the industry. Skier’s Choice is the manufacturer of Supra and Moomba performance inboard wakeboard […]