Tag: NMMA

MAPOceans Act Passes Senate

• New legislation would modernize accessibility to saltwater recreational fishing regulations and marine waters navigation information WASHINGTON, September 12, 2025 – Saltwater anglers, hunters and marine recreationists joined the, Marine Retailers Association of the Americas, Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, National Marine Manufacturers Association, American Sportfishing Association and the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation in cheering Senate passage […]

Attention Dealers: Discover Boating Marketing Leadership Summit Offers You Exclusive Insights

• Special marketing event created for senior-level leaders at NMMA member manufacturers and MRAA members dealerships NMMA is hosting a one‑day 2025 Discover Boating Marketing Leadership Summit exclusively for senior-level marketing leads at NMMA manufacturer companies and MRAA member organizations. Scheduled from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, October 6, 2025 in Tampa, Fla., this invite-only event […]

Marine Industry Task Force Launched to Improve Refueling Safety & Education

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) announced that it has created a special task force aimed at improving safety during boat refueling and enhancing education around recreational boat fuel systems. Spearheaded by the Boating Industry Risk Management Council and the Boat and Yacht Certification Committee, the initiative brings together key stakeholders — including the U.S. […]

Strengthen Customer Relationships — Guide Safe Labor Day Boating Adventures

Labor Day weekend has arrived. You can help promote safe boating practices with customers and communities by sharing these trusted resources and safety tips. You can serve as a guide, strengthen customer relationships and help ensure your boating customers enjoy the water responsibly during one of the busiest weekends of the year. Safety Messaging and […]

Black Boaters Summit Comes to 3 Cities this Summer

• MRAA Dealers Welcome to Participate Now in its third year, Discover Boating’s partnership with the Black Boaters Summit is expanding to three vibrant markets. Each major city is home to a strong and growing Black boating community: The Black Boaters Summit is an exclusive, RSVP-only lifestyle event designed to celebrate culture, community and the […]

Engage Customers, Encourage Boating

• Discover Boating Safe Boating Video Series — Empower boaters with confidence, safety and inspiration Discover Boating, in collaboration with Progressive Insurance®, has launched a fresh wave of safety videos designed to build trust, encourage on-water confidence and support the long-term growth of recreational boating. These five new videos are part of an ongoing commitment […]

Dealer Finder Tool Increases Introductions

Discover Boating’s Dealer Finder tool continues driving potential boat buyers to dealer sites in the U.S. and Canada. The number of introductions to dealers from the U.S. Dealer Finder is up 26% year over year, and Canadian Dealer Finder introductions have increased 48% since this time last year. As today’s consumer buying behaviors continue to shift, the Discover […]

Boat Show Season Rolls On

February has arrived and with it comes three additional Discover Boating boat shows, including the new Mid-Atlantic Boat Show, in partnership with Progressive Insurance. The newest show takes place this weekend, Feb. 6-9, in Charlotte, N.C. Over a five-day span from Feb. 12-16, including Valentine’s Day, runs the impressive Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show. The month […]

2025 Boat Show Update

• First Winter Boat Shows of 2025 Attract Buyers, Bring Optimism for Early Signs of Return to Sales Growth The Discover Boating Atlanta, Chicago and New England boat shows, in partnership with Progressive Insurance®, drew in more than 65,000 buyers and boating enthusiasts last weekend, eager to shop deals on thousands of new boats, accessories […]