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. […]
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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, […]
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 […]
RBFF Launches Fearless Fishing Line in Celebration of National Fishing and Boating Week 2023
• Partnership with Berkley Celebrates the Transformative Benefits of Fishing and Boating for Women ALEXANDRIA, VA (June 5, 2023) – To celebrate National Fishing and Boating Week (NFBW), the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) announced a new product partnership with Berkley, a Pure Fishing brand: the Fearless Fishing Line. As part of the national Take Me […]
Northpoint Taps Kenton Smith Marketing in New Marine Consulting Capacity
May 31, 2023, Alpharetta, Georgia – Northpoint Commercial Finance has retained established marketing expert Wanda Kenton Smith of Kenton Smith Marketing as its official marine division marketing consultant. Kenton Smith brings 40 years of proven marine experience and award-winning performance across multiple industry sectors to assist Northpoint in undertaking a variety of initiatives including marketing […]
Minnesota Passes Landmark Mandatory Boater Education Legislation
ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA, May, 31 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) celebrates the successful passage of Mandatory Boater Education Legislation in its home state of Minnesota. This landmark legislation marks a significant step towards ensuring the safety and well-being of boaters and all who enjoy aquatic recreation throughout the Land of 10,000 […]
