– Memorial Day is the Traditional Launch to Seasonal Boating Activity – Orlando, Fla, May 4, 2022 – With a 35% increase in new boat ownership and 415,000 new boaters taking to the waterways since 2020, boating participation will reach historic levels of participation this summer, says Water Sports Foundation Executive Director Jim Emmons. With the […]
MRAA News
MRAA Highlights Pre-Owned Boat Business in May
MINNEAPOLIS, May 5, 2022 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announces its most recent package of resources devoted to guiding marine retailers to greater business accomplishments. For May, as part of its monthly Spotlight on dealership development, the Association will add information, tools and education to help marine retailers drive success in their […]
Outdoor Recreation Industry Showcases Power of Americans Getting Outside in New Video
Applauds Senate committee approval of first-ever recreation package that will improve outdoor access, experiences WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 3 – On the same day the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee passed the first-ever recreation package, Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR), of which MRAA is a member, released an energizing video highlighting a myriad of outdoor […]
TechForce Foundation Announces Category Winners and Opens Grand Prize Vote in 2022 FutureTechs Rock
Ten transportation technician students recognized for outstanding contributions as role models at school and in their communities May 2, 2022 – SCOTTSDALE, AZ – TechForce Foundation® announces the Category Winners (Finalists) for the 2022 FutureTechs Rock Awards and opens the Grand Prize public vote. TechForce created this prestigious award to honor aspiring technicians and recognize […]
Boatline.com Commits to Education Champions Partnership with MRAA
MINNEAPOLIS — April 28 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announces Boatline.com has committed to partner membership as Education Champions. “Boatline aims to be a partner for dealers providing both marketing solutions and educational resources to support their business,” says Lori Stacy, CEO of Trader Interactive, the parent company of Boatline. “Partnering with […]
Global Marine Insurance Commits to MRAA as Education Champions
MINNEAPOLIS — April 27 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announces Global Marine Insurance is continuing its support of the MRAA as an Education Champion partner. “As a long time MRAA partner and sponsor, Global Marine Insurance is proud to continue our support as Education Champions” said Matt Anderson, President of Global Marine […]
MRAA Adds 700Credit as Education Champions
MINNEAPOLIS — April 22 — The Marine Retailers Assocation of the Americas announces that 700Credit has made the commitment to an Education Champions Membership. “We are honored to be an educational asset for the MRAA organization,” said Ken Hill, Managing Director of 700Credit. “Through the years, 700Credit has been committed to providing relevant and valuable […]
Discover Boating Celebrates Next Generation of Boaters in New ‘See You Out Here’ Campaign
Discover Boating, powered by the NMMA and MRAA, launched this month its new campaign, ‘See You Out Here’ across the U.S. and Canada. The campaign celebrates boaters from all backgrounds in an open invitation to explore life in, on, and under the water and in addition to its traditional run throughout spring and summer, will […]
Atlantic Outboard Acquires Portland Boat Works & Harbor One Marina
Westbrook, CT, March 2022—The Cusson family (owners of Atlantic Outboard and Westbrook Marine Center, both of Westbrook, CT) announced they have completed the acquisition of Portland Boat Works (Portland, CT) and Harbor One Marina (Old Saybrook, CT). Portland Boat Works is a large marina facility with summer seasonal slips, over 100,000 sq. ft. of indoor […]
Elite Recreational Finance Commits to Education Champions Membership with MRAA
MINNEAPOLIS — April 13 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announces that Elite Recreational Finance has upped its membership level, becoming Education Champions. “Elite is proud to partner and support the MRAA to further its mission in educating marine dealerships so they have best in class sales, service, finance and management practices,” said […]
