MRAA News

MRAA Board Approves 2024 Advocacy Priorities

Minneapolis, February 14 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas’ (MRAA) Board of Directors recently approved its 2024 legislative and regulatory advocacy resolutions as recommended by the Advisory Council of Marine Associations (ACMA). The advisory council and its annual resolutions are an integral part of the MRAA’s advocacy efforts. ACMA was created to advise […]

Discover Boating Website Content Highlights Boat Show Experiences

Discover Boating kicked off the New Year with the beginning of boat show season and continued to provide exciting updates on all upcoming shows. In January, readers learned about exciting features at the Discover Boating Minneapolis Boat Show, Discover Boating New York Boat Show, and Discover Boating Louisville Boat, RV & Sportshow, which all occurred in January. Notably, […]

Meet Nichole Wishart, MRAA Business Development Specialist

MINNEAPOLIS, January 30, 2023 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announces that Nichole Wishart has joined the MRAA team as MRAA Business Development Specialist. “We are delighted to add Nichole’s unique talents and entrepreneurial acumen to the MRAA team,” says Allison Gruhn, Vice President of Business Development. “She possesses great leadership abilities […]

Discover Boating Content Engages Consumers

• Informative website content helps boaters connect with their passion for boating even during the winter months. Discover Boating’s website content continues engaging people who are seeking timely boating information, even during offseason. In December, as part of the site’s ongoing series of boating holiday gifts, DiscoverBoating.com published the Ultimate Boater’s Holiday Gift Guide: Top Gear […]

MRAA Announces 2024 Young Leaders Advisory Council

MINNEAPOLIS, January 16, 2024 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced today Co-Chair officers and six new members for the Young Leaders Advisory Council (YLAC). As young marine professionals working within the recreational boating industry, council members help to further the industry for business stakeholders and consumers. Along with possessing ambitious leadership and […]

Avalon Pontoons Joins MRAA as a Platinum Partner

MINNEAPOLIS — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announces that Avalon Pontoons has joined the MRAA as a Platinum Partner Member.   Through Platinum Partner Membership, Avalon Pontoons supports the MRAA, its programs and the opportunities the association provides the dealer body to fuel the industry’s success. Commitments from Platinum Partners like Avalon allow […]

Correct Craft Unveils New Website

• New site offers comprehensive online experience, showcasing brands, history and exclusive resources. ORLANDO, FL (January 9, 2024) – Correct Craft, a leader in the marine industry, is proud to announce the launch of its new website, offering a comprehensive online experience that dives into the company’s rich history, diverse brand portfolio, and other company […]

Savannah Boat Works Commits to Supporting MRAA Through Platinum Partnership

MINNEAPOLIS — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announces that Savannah Boat Works has joined the MRAA at the Platinum Partner Membership level.   Through Platinum Partner Membership, Savannah Boat Works supports the MRAA, its programs and the opportunities the association provides the dealer body in an effort to fuel the success of the […]

2024 Discover Boating Boat Shows Set to Kick Off

• The New Year of Boat Shows Begins Next Week in Atlanta, Boston and Chicago Kicking off the 2024 winter boat show season, in partnership with Progressive Insurance®, are the Discover Boating Chicago Boat Show, January 10-14, and Discover Boating New England Boat Show, January 10-14, and Discover Boating Atlanta Boat Show, January 11-14. To engage current boaters […]