The Marine Retailers Associations is honored to announce that the association has joined the Center for Sportfishing Policy (CSP) membership. We look forward to supporting CSP and working together to maximize opportunity for saltwater recreational anglers and the industry, as a whole. “MRAA has always recognized the significance of recreational saltwater fishing to the marine […]
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Lake Union Sea Ray Changes Name to Union Marine
Seattle, WA: Lake Union Sea Ray announced today that its name will change to Union Marine effectively immediately. At the same time, the company unveiled a new identity and website at www.unionmarine.com. The new site prominently features the company’s inventory sales & service departments at their three locations in Seattle, Fife & Bellingham. The […]
Time is Running Out: Tell the EPA to Stop Year-Round Sales of E15!
The EPA recently announced their plan to move forward with year-round sales of E15 – putting millions of Americans at risk. Year-round E15 fuel sales are dangerous for anyone who operates machinery with small engines – including boats, chainsaws, and lawnmowers – because most don’t know the damage it causes or that it’s federally […]
Minnesota Office of Outdoor Recreation Close to Becoming Reality
MRAA and the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable are working to establish outdoor recreation offices in state capitols around the country, and they are close to crossing the finish line in Minnesota. Legislation to create a state level government office in charge of promoting and advancing outdoor recreation has been introduced by Representative Jim Davnie (HF 2220) […]
Boating Industry Representatives Testify at EPA Hearing on Year-Round E15 Sales
On March 29th, the Environmental Protection Agency held a public field hearing on its proposed rule to lift the restriction on summertime sales of gasoline with 15 percent ethanol (E15). Many in the recreational marine industry has long opposed increasing the volume of ethanol in the fuel supply, and are weighing all options to thwart […]
MRAA breaks early registration records with Dealer Week
Registration for the inaugural event has outpaced previous MRAA conferences. Dealer Week, the all-new MRAA Conference and Expo, concluded its “Earliest Bird” registration period on March 31 and broke all previous records for early registration at an MRAA event. More than 250 dealership personnel have committed to Dealer Week, which represents a nearly 30-percent increase […]
Sea Tow Foundation Appoints Higgins to Serve on Inaugural Sober Skipper Advisory Council
Key Influencers from Multiple Marine Industry Segments Tapped for Safe Boating Collaboration The Sea Tow Foundation has selected 13 marine industry stakeholders to serve on its newly launched North American Sober Skipper Advisory Council, with the goal to collaborate on current and future boating safety messages including its popular Sober Skipper campaign. “The Sea Tow […]
NMTA Opens 2020 Grow Boating Grant Application Process
The Northwest Marine Trade Association’s (NMTA) Grow Boating Grant Program announced it has given $27,083 in funding or loan opportunities to 21 boating programs in the Pacific Northwest. Over the past 16 years the program has invested more than $2-million in funding to non-profit groups or organizations that help boost the number of boaters and […]
Dealer Week Exhibit Reservations Open
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas has opened exhibit and sponsorship reservations for its newly reimagined annual conference, Dealer Week. Companies looking to support and exhibit at the largest gathering of marine dealership personnel in 2019 can now reserve their space and explore sponsorship opportunities at DealerWeek.com. Dealer Week will feature the largest expo […]
Tell EPA: Stop Year-Round Sales of E15
The EPA just announced their plan to move forward with year-round sales of E15 – putting millions of Americans at risk. Year-round E15 fuel sales are dangerous for anyone who operates machinery with small engines – including boats, chainsaws, and lawnmowers – because most don’t know the damage it causes or that it’s federally […]
