Support the future of boating now by supporting the MRAA Educational Foundation as we prepare to kick off an amazing 2021. With your support we will help prepare you for the road ahead through technical, business and leadership scholarships. The MRAA Educational Foundation was created to support the growth of the marine industry through workforce […]

Correct Craft President and CEO Bill Yeargin announced Scott Bauer as the new President of Parker Boats. Bauer has had a 26-year career in the marine industry that began with Outboard Marine Corporation, working in both their aluminum boat group and engine group. He then transitioned to Tracker Marine Group where he held various positions […]

This summer, the recreational boating and fishing industry rallied together in support of a public service campaign to encourage consumers to take to the water, which yielded unparalleled results on many levels. The Get On Board campaign from Take Me Fishing and Discover Boating amplified the industry’s collective voice during a time when consumer interest […]

Only 8 days remain to enter the 2020 National Boating Industry Safety Awards. Applications are due October 15 and Sea Tow Foundation Executive Director Gail R. Kulp encourages entry from all recreational marine organizations in the for-profit sector who actively promote boating safety. “Our awards program was established to recognize those companies throughout the for-profit […]

Derema Group has opened registration for SHOWUP2020 LIVE! The event will be streaming live from Philadelphia PA on Wednesday September 23rd from 12:00PM EDT – 6:00PM EDT. Registrants will have the ability to visit the site throughout the day to learn more about what the top brands have planned for 2021.  Among the offerings included: […]

The Taiwan International Boat Show takes place from March 12-15, 2020 at the Kaohsiung Exhibition Center. This year, Wendy Mackie, CEO of Rhode Island Marine Trades Association (RIMTA), will be one of the keynote speakers at the boat show’s summit: Global Market, Trends and Design on Friday March 13th. Her topic is on US Boating […]

Revised NMLA resource targets new and prospective recreational marine lenders The National Marine Lenders Association released its latest review of the U.S. marine lending industry at MRAA’s Dealer Week Conference in Tampa, FL. titled A Fresh Look at Marine Lending, the 16-page brochure reveals current facts and perspectives about marine finance and its association with […]

Garage Composites, a leading industry provider in training and 20 club services, is now offering a weekly podcast titled “Garagecast: All Things Retail.” Garagecast will interview top-level leaders, industry visionaries and the industry’s top dealership trainers to provide a weekly dose of how to adapt, succeed and thrive in the ever-changing retail environment. The weekly […]

KICKER, a nationally recognized brand in the automotive, truck and powersports mobile audio markets, as well as home and lifestyle audio segments, has decided to strategically focus efforts to boost brand awareness and sales within the recreational marine industry. Having earned a solid reputation and growth in the wake/surf boat, pontoon and runabout markets over […]

Marine Marketers of America is very pleased to announce its annual membership luncheon October 31 from 11:30 – 1 pm during the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show at Bahia Mar which features a keynote presentation by luxury marketing expert Christopher P. Ramey who will address “The 8 Laws for Marketing to High Net Worth Individuals.” […]