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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Boat Trader Announces TV Debut of ‘Stomping Grounds’ Series Inspired by America’s Boating Culture
Series to Stream on Waypoint TV Starting April 9th, with New Episodes Releasing Each Week and Podcast to Rollout Later this Year MIAMI, Fla., April 4, 2022 — Boat Trader, America’s largest boating marketplace, today announced the debut of its award-winning local boating series, Stomping Grounds, on Waypoint TV. Following the success of last year’s […]
Water Sports Foundation Reports Pandemic Spike in Online Boater Education
– National Boating Safety Experts Say the Pandemic Likely Created a Surge in Boater Education and an Unprecedented Shift to Virtual TrainingORLANDO, Fla. – March 16, 2022 – The Water Sports Foundation reports a major surge in boater education enrollment across the nation, marked by new online delivery trends. As the non-profit educational arm of […]
Nominations Now Open for Sea Tow Foundation Boating Safety Advisory Council
Southold, NY, March 16, 2022 – The Sea Tow Foundation is now accepting nominations for membership in its national Boating Safety Advisory Council, with applications being accepted through April 19, 2022. New appointees will be chosen by the current council and executive committee, notified in mid May and serve a two-year term beginning June 1, […]
Regal & Nautique of Orlando Appoints Kenton Smith to Chief Marketing Officer Post
February 23, 2022, Orlando, FL – As part of its continued growth, momentum and long-term direction, Regal & Nautique of Orlando (RNO) has named Wanda Kenton Smith its chief marketing officer with responsibility to direct and manage its internal marketing department and all associated marketing activities. Kenton Smith, an award-winning marketer who brings more than […]
Discover Boating Unveils New Campaign with Invitation to ‘See You Out Here’
Discover Boating, powered by NMMA and the MRAA, debuted its 2022 campaign last night during the Discover Boating® Miami International Boat Show®’s Opening Night Industry Bash. The campaign, set to launch this spring, features the theme, “See You Out Here,” creating a unifying voice and addressing the changing interests of boaters and prospective boaters.
New Industry Study Offers Insights to Enhance Boat Buying & Ownership Experience
COVID-19 Pandemic Triggered High Demand of First-Time Boat Purchases in 2020 ALEXANDRIA, Va. (February 15, 2022) — The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF), the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA), and the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) today announced the findings from a comprehensive study conducted by Left Brain Marketing, Inc. with individuals […]
MMTA Honors Longtime Industry Leader Larry Russo Sr.
FOXBORO, MASS. — The Massachusetts Marine Trades Association (MMTA) presented longtime industry leader and former owner of Russo Marine Larry Russo Sr. the Frank Farrell Distinguished Service Award. Russo was honored in front of more than 200 in-person and online attendees Thursday, Jan. 20, at the MMTA 2022 Business of Boating (BOB) Conference at the […]
