Last week the recreational boating industry, including the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA), visited Washington, D.C., for the annual American Boating Congress (ABC) hosted by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA). MRAA staff, certified dealers and members of the MRAA board of directors met with lawmakers to discuss
Marine industry webinar: Why & How of Discover Boating, to share who the campaign is reaching, how it’s engaging today’s evolving consumer and why the brand is building long-term market share for boating.
• Discover Boating and Progressive Insurance® Debut New Episode in Safe Boating Video Series Discover Boating, powered by NMMA and MRAA, in collaboration with Progressive Insurance, launched its second safety video in the “Top Safe Boating Tips” series this week. The video titled, Fuel Up With Confidence: Top Tips for Responsible
WASHINGTON, D.C., April 15, 2024 — In a landmark bipartisan achievement, the U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act. This critical step demonstrates the powerful momentum Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) members and industry partners have helped generate in promoting policies that expand
• Discover Boating content helps new boat owners navigate the next steps as they prepare for their first boating season Throughout March, Discover Boating, powered by MRAA and NMMA, shared timely content connecting key holidays with boating. In celebration of Women’s History Month, Discover Boating’s website and social media channels
• Discover Boating, Progressive Insurance® partner to launch third installment of ‘Top Safe Boating Tips’ Discover Boating, powered by NMMA and MRAA, in collaboration with Progressive Insurance, is launching its third safety video series titled “Top Safe Boating Tips” this month. The five-part series covers crucial safety topics that all boaters need
• DiscoverBoating.com’s February Content Engages New Boaters In February, Discover Boating, powered by NMMA and MRAA, featured timely content that provides helpful tips and resources for new and existing boaters. February content included spotlighting Black-owned businesses in the marine industry in celebration of Black History Month. In addition to this article, Discover
The recreational boating industry expressed disappointment with the decision to advance the North Atlantic Right Whale (NARW) Vessel Strike Reduction Rule and urges administration to consider economic impact and management alternatives.
During the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show Industry Breakfast on Thursday, Feb. 15, NMMA President, Frank Hugelmeyer’s state of the industry address included a sneak peek of the growing list of real boaters sharing their real stories of life on the water as part of the industry’s Discover Boating
• Paves the Way for a Culture of Safe Boating in the Grand Canyon State Minneapolis, MN, February 15, 2024 – Wednesday, Feb. 9, the Arizona House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee voted 9-2 to pass H.B. 2149: Watercraft operation; minors; safety education. This marks the first step toward adopting boater
