• Lenny Sims, VP Business Development/Strategy – Specialty Vehicles for J.D. Power and the MRAA Discuss Insights on the 2023 Q2 Marine Market Drew Mick, MRAA: April saw a small decline across all boat types in traffic views. Is there any reason for that dip? Lenny Sims: When we look at the data, there’s all […]
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Partnership Announced to Expand Minnesota’s $10 Billion Outdoor Recreation Industry
• Governor Walz announces partnership; goal to make Minnesota a top 10 state in outdoor recreation [ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today announced a new partnership to expand Minnesota’s $10 billion outdoor recreation industry. The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Explore Minnesota Tourism (EMT), and Iron […]
Discover Boating Canada Launches New ‘Dealer Finder’ Tool
Discover Boating, powered by NMMA and the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA), announced the expansion of its popular Dealer Finder tool in the U.S. with the launch of the new Canadian Dealer Finder on DiscoverBoating.ca. This tool conveniently connects boat-buying consumers directly with nearby dealers. Click here to visit the new Canadian Dealer Finder Since launching […]
Sea Tow Foundation Invites Submissions for 2023 National Boating Safety Awards
• Apply Now! Applications accepted through September 1 SOUTHOLD, N.Y., July, 26, 2023 – The Sea Tow Foundation and its esteemed Boating Safety Advisory Council are delighted to announce the call for entries for the 2023 National Boating Safety Awards. “Our mission at the Sea Tow Foundation is to provide access to education, tools and […]
Northpoint Commercial Finance Contract Renewed by American Boatbuilders Association
July 18, 2023, Alpharetta, Georgia – The American Boatbuilders Association (ABA) has just announced the three-year contract renewal of Northpoint Commercial Finance as one of two preferred floorplan lenders for its organization representing leading independent boat manufacturers and their respective dealers. “The ABA is pleased to renew its agreement with Northpoint Commercial Finance and […]
Dealer Week 2023 Registration Opens
Under the theme of “RECALIBRATE: Learn. Adapt. Transform.”, Dealer Week 2023 provides dealers with educational programs, up-to-date training from industry experts, as well as exclusive access an expansive expo hall packed with boating’s leading manufacturers, suppliers and service providers.
Recreational Fishing and Boating Community Opposes Vessel Speed Restrictions in the Gulf of Mexico
• Collaboration Needed in Conserving Rice’s Whales WASHINGTON, D.C. July 18, 2023 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas and other leading organizations representing the recreational fishing and boating industry urged the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to reject a petition to establish a year-round 10-knot (11 mph) vessel speed limit and other […]
National Marine Lenders Association Releases 2023 Recreational Marine Finance Market Data
• Boat loan delinquency performance increased by .28 percent in 2022, but still outperforms all other consumer installment loans The National Marine Lenders Association (NMLA) just launched their 2023 Annual Statistical Report (ASR). The ASR is a critical business tool, and the only report on the market, for developing, understanding, and supporting quality recreational marine […]
Americans Continue to Find Their Best Selves in Recreational Fishing
• Fishing participation rose four percent in 2022, holding on to 2020 gains ALEXANDRIA, VA (July 11, 2023) – Following a record increase in participation in 2020, Americans continue to find enjoyment, companionship, and peace of mind on the water, according to data from the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation’s (RBFF) 2023 Special Report on […]
Discover Boating Introduces ‘A Way of Life: A Float On Story’ Video Series
Discover Boating, powered by the National Marine Manufacturers Association and MRAA, recently launched a new video series, “A Way of Life: A Float On Story,” which features the story of David Callejas, owner of Float On Boat Rentals in Austin, Texas, and his family’s boating journey. The new series will be distributed across emerging Hispanic and national […]
