• Recreational boating and fishing community submit comment, ask NOAA to pause rule WASHINGTON, D.C., October 7, 2022 — Monday, the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas and other leading organizations representing recreational fishing and boating in the United States urged the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to pause its proposed North Atlantic Right Whale […]
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Proposed Right Whale Rule Would Have Major Impact on East Coast Boating and Fishing
August 1, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) released a proposed rule to put in place additional vessel speed regulations to further protect North Atlantic right whales. The proposed rule would change the spatial and temporal boundaries of the speed reduction zones and include most vessels greater than or equal to 35 feet and less […]
MRAA Supports Bipartisan Youth Fishing Legislation
WASHINGTON D.C., September 2022 — Congress introduced the Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act of 2022 last week that would create opportunities for kids in underserved communities to get on the water. The bill was introduced in both the House and Senate September 22, and is supported broadly by the outdoor recreation community and members on […]
Shore Premier Finance Becomes Platinum Partner Member
MINNEAPOLIS — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced today Shore Premier Finance commits to the Association as a Platinum Partner Member. Through Platinum Partner Membership, Shore Premier Finance aligns its brand with the programs and opportunities that MRAA works to provide the dealer body in an effort to fuel the success of the […]
MRAA, RVDA Push Back Against Proposed FTC ‘Auto Rule’
WASHINGTON, D.C., September 14, 2022 — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas collaborated with the RV Dealers Association, the National Powersports Dealer Association, a number of state-based marine trades associations, the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy and more, to voice its opposition to the Federal Trade Commission’s recently proposed Auto Rule. As […]
Rollick and 700Credit Launch Partnership to Benefit Recreation Dealers
• Dealers can now seamlessly leverage 700Credit’s prequalification solution within Rollick’s digital retailing tool AUSTIN, Texas and FARMINGTON HILLS, Michigan – August 23, 2022 — Rollick, the leading relationship technology platform for the Marine, Powersports, and RV industries, announced today that it now offers integration with 700Credit, a leading provider of credit reports, compliance and […]
Boating Market Report: Demand Continues to Move Inventory at a Record Pace
● Strong consumer demand continues to move boat inventory faster than before the pandemic● Global average boat value is 28.9 percent higher than 2019● Boats sold in the first half of the year total over $6 billion globally● Average price of boats in the 26-foot range continues to rise, up 71.5 percent in the US […]
2022 Special Report on Fishing Released
RBFF AND THE OUTDOOR FOUNDATION PARTNERED TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE LOOK AT FISHING PARTICIPATION IN THE U.S. For the 12th consecutive year, RBFF and the Outdoor Foundation partnered to provide a comprehensive look at fishing participation in the U.S. The 2022 Special Report on Fishing — released Monday, July 19 prior to ICAST 2022— explores […]
Massachusetts Kids Boating & Fishing Week – June 4 to 12
The Massachusetts Marine Trades Association (MMTA) is happy to announce that “Massachusetts KIDS Boating & Fishing week” will take place from June 4 to 12, 2022. This important effort encourages and promotes youth boating and fishing events around the state. This will be the fourth year the MMTA has promoted the events and timeframe. Currently […]
10 Important Tips to Keep Boaters Safe in 2022 Boating Season
– 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 […]
