• Discover Boating provides boating safety resources for industry stakeholders to educate customers Heading into the Labor Day holiday weekend, help promote boating safety by sharing resources and tips with your boating customers. Below is a collection of resources to share in showrooms, on websites and social media platforms so people can responsibly enjoy getting […]
Tag: Boating safety
New DiscoverBoating.com Content Engages Audiences
In July, Discover Boating, powered by National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and the MRAA, featured new content to engage audiences. The fresh articles celebrated Pass the Handle and also featured windsurfing as a fun and unique on-water sport to try. Additionally, DiscoverBoating.com provided tips on snorkeling and diving from a boat to further highlight the various activities in which boaters can participate. […]
2023 United States Coast Guard Recreational Boating Statistics Report: A Comprehensive Overview
By Chad Tokowicz, MRAA Government Relations Manager On Friday, May 24, 2024, the United States Coast Guard released its annual Recreational Boating Statistics report for 2023, marking the 65th edition of this comprehensive analysis. This report is a vital resource for understanding the current state of recreational boating in the United States, providing detailed insights […]
Top Safe Boating Tips – How to Sit & Swim While Boating
Boating safety is a prime topic. As a dealership, it’s rewarding to offer your expertise to help boaters understand the best safety practices in boating and avoid common mistakes. Discover Boating, in partnership with Progressive® Insurance, has made this touchpoint even easier with its Top Safe Boating Tips series. A new video, Follow Safe Seating […]
MRAA Joins Water Sports Industry Association Annual Summit
• The Summit allows MRAA, WSIA to continue to build collaboration on overlapping government relations priorities By Chad Tokowicz, MRAA Government Relations Manager I recently joined the Water Sports Industry Association (WSIA) for their annual summit in the snow, which took place at the Everline Resort in Olympic Valley, Calif. The summit, which is hosted […]
Mark Curry Recognized for Commitment to Boating Safety
• Just 4 Fun Powersports President Receives Dealer Ambassador Award TAMPA, FLORIDA – Dec. 6, 2023 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas presented the annual MRAA Dealer Ambassador Award to Mark Curry, President, Just 4 Fun Powersports of Arizona, at the Dealer Week Conference and Expo in Tampa, Fla. Curry worked with the […]
Discover Boating: ‘Understanding Boat Capacity and Carriage Requirements’
• Fifth episode in digital video series focused on safe boating operation, Powered by Progressive® Insurance As part of the brand’s efforts to reinforce safety guidelines, Discover Boating launched the final episode in its five-part digital video series in partnership with Progressive® Insurance. In episode five, “Capacity and Carriage Requirements,” viewers learn about necessary boat capacity requirements as […]
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 […]
How to be a Responsible Boat Captain — New ‘Discover Boating Safety Basics’ Video Launches
Discover Boating, powered by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and MRAA, launched episode three, “Captain’s Duties,” in its five-part digital video series Discover Boating Safety Basics, in partnership with Progressive® Insurance. In this episode, boaters will learn expert tips on being a responsible boat captain. The video covers best practices regarding topics such as fueling, speed, navigation […]
Advocacy & Boating Safety
As a dealer, customers look to you as a leader within the recreational boating community, and for that reason it is important you champion safe boating practices and compliance with all state and local laws and regulations. Ultimately, we want you to feel confident as a business owner and your customers to feel the same […]
