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 […]
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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 […]
Dealer Week Conference & Expo: Priority One Relaxation Station
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MasterCraft Upgrades to MRAA Boat Brand Partner Level
MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 2, 2025 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announced today that MasterCraft, a longtime MRAA member, has upgraded its partnership to the Boat Brand Partner level, strengthening its commitment to supporting marine retailers and advancing dealer success across the industry. MasterCraft, a global leader in building reliable, comfortable and high-performing […]
Discover Boating Boat Show Toolkit
• Promotional Resources to Boost Your Dealership’s Show Success With the flip of the calendar to December 2025, the 2026 Discover Boating boat show season is coming fast! Your customers need a reason to get excited and a voice they can trust. Moreover, they’re looking for guidance on what’s new and why they should attend. […]
Dealer Week 2025 Set to Bring 1,400+ Marine Dealers, Exhibitors to Tampa
• MRAA, Strategic Partners Gear Up for Annual Boating Conference and Expo MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 1, 2025 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA), alongside its Strategic Partners, is gearing up for Dealer Week 2025, set for Dec. 7–10 in Tampa, Florida. As boating’s only event focused entirely on dealer growth, Dealer Week delivers […]