The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas’ Marine Industry Certified Dealership Program and the Yacht Brokers Association of America’s Certified Professional Yacht Broker Program today announced a collaborative effort to further the development of their respective members. CPYB certification is the boating industry’s brand of excellence for yacht sales professionals throughout North America. The CPYB […]

The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced today that it has selected Don Galey, Galey’s Marine, Bakersfield, Calif., as the recipient of the organization’s inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award. With more than 62 years working in the marine industry, Don grew up in his parents’ appliance, boat and motorcycle store and worked there through high […]

The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced today that it has launched an all-new retail membership structure in an effort to better serve today’s boat dealers. With three levels of membership now available to dealers, service shops, marinas and other retailers, the MRAA has built great value to drive the return on investment dealers […]

The two organizations are working together to help dealers navigate a changing marketplace. MINNEAPOLIS — Grow Boating Inc. and the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas are partnering to provide training and education at the 2017 Marine Dealer Conference & Expo, to be held Dec. 10-13 in Orlando, organizers announced today. During the Grow Boating […]

MINNEAPOLIS – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas and the MRAA Educational Foundation announced today that they have engaged James Cunningham as the event emcee for the MRAA’s 2017 Opening Night Awards Celebration.   Cunningham, who has hosted and performed at numerous events for clients including Pepsi, Frito-Lay, McDonald’s, Walmart, and more, has also […]

Attend MDCE, at no cost, thanks to partnership with Soundings Trade Only. MINNEAPOLIS — In partnership with Soundings Trade Only, the Marine Dealer Conference & Expo will offer scholarships for three dealers to attend the three-day educational event, to be held Dec. 10-13 in Orlando.   “We are honored to partner with the MDCE to […]

Be a voice in the Marine Industry by applying or nominating young leaders to join for 2017 MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.— The Marine Retailers Asosciation of the America’s is currently accepting applications and nominations for its Young Leaders Advisory Council through November 3, 2017. The mission of the MRAA is to support and grow the marine industry, […]

Jim Thorpe and family, of Spring Brook Marine sent a letter to friends and business partners announcing the sale of their family business. Spring Brook Marina is a longtime MRAA member and Jim served on the MRAA board for 17 years. TO ALL OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS: In 1960, when my mother, father, and myself put […]

Monticello, ARK.  – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas participated at the SeaArk Boats dealer meeting last week, presenting opportunities for dealership growth and success through the Marine Industry Certified Dealership. At the meeting, MRAA Lead Certification Consultant Bob McCann presented twice to the dealers in attendance, offering them insight into a proven path […]

Forest River Marine, makers of Berkshire, South Bay and Trifecta pontoons has joined the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas at the highest level as a Platinum Partner Member.   “We believe in the importance of a strong and effective dealer body,” says Tom McCuddy, General Manager of Forest River Marine. “We are proud to […]