MINNEAPOLIS — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced today that Shurhold Industries, an MRAA Member Benefit Provider, has increased its level of support to a Platinum Partner Member. Through Platinum Partner Membership, Shurhold Industries supports the MRAA’s programs and the opportunities we provide the dealer body in an effort to fuel the success […]
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DiscoverBoating.com Publishes New Summer Sailstice Guide
• New Content to Help Your Customers Partake in the Global Celebration of Sailing The Summer Sailstice, the international celebration of sailing held annually around the summer solstice, kicks off Saturday, June 24. In honor of this celebration, DiscoverBoating.com published a Summer Sailstice Guide highlighting 10 sailing events happening around the country this weekend from […]
ZiiDMS Commits to MRAA Platinum Partner Membership
MINNEAPOLIS — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced today that ZiiDMS is joining the Association for the first time as a Platinum Partner Member. Through Platinum Partner Membership, ZiiDMS supports the MRAA, its programs and the opportunities the association provides the dealer body in an effort to fuel the success of the industry. […]
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 […]
Victory for Boat Dealers: Florida Amends Livery Insurance Requirements
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, on June 12, 2023, signed SB 418 repealing insurance requirements for boat liveries and absolves them from purchasing insurance to cover rental customers. This is a victory for Florida boat dealers. During the 2022 legislative session, the 2022 Florida Boating Safety Act (HB 493) passed, requiring boat rental facilities to insure […]
Discover Boating Drops Anchor at American Century Championship
• Partnership with celebrity golf tournament and NBC Sports to generate awareness among potential boaters This July, Discover Boating is partnering with premier celebrity golf tournament, American Century Championship, and NBC Sports to bring the action and fun on the green to the spectacular waters of Lake Tahoe. Discover Boating is sponsoring the signature waterfront off the par 3, […]
Boost Customer Experience & Boater Retention by Throwing a Helpline
• How Providing a Summer Season Hotline Will Improve Your Customers’ Boat Ownership Experience As our team was building the June MRAA Spotlight page about keeping your customers boating, Barletta, an MRAA Strategic Partner, announced that it was improving its Holiday Hotline by transitioning it into a Summer Season Helpline. This initiative is an inspiring […]
Sheffield Financial and Polaris Announce New Marine Financing Agreement
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., (June 12, 2023) – Sheffield Financial, a division of Truist Bank, Member FDIC, and Polaris Sales Inc., a subsidiary of Polaris Industries, Inc. and Polaris Boats, LLC a subsidiary of Polaris Industries, Inc., (NYSE PII) “Polaris,” have agreed to an amendment to the existing financing services agreement. The amendment allows Sheffield to provide […]
Integrated Dealer Systems Expands Support to MRAA as Platinum Partner Member
MINNEAPOLIS — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced today that Integrated Dealer Systems (IDS) increased its level of support to the Association by becoming a Platinum Partner Member. Through Platinum Partner Membership, IDS supports the MRAA, its programs, and the opportunities the association provides the dealer body in an effort to fuel the […]
Oversight Hearing on NOAA’s Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule
A significant Oversight Hearing was held today by the Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee of the House Committee on Natural Resources regarding the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) proposed Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule. The hearing addressed the potential impact of the proposed rule on both marine wildlife and the recreational marine industry. The […]
