Trade Associations

The NMMA reports new boat manufacturing activity in September pulled back for the second consecutive month following a summer of elevated growth, according to its latest Monthly Shipment Report (MSR). However, the NMMA expects shipments to rebound as new parts are delivered to fulfill the demand for new boats.  “While September saw slowdowns in wholesale boat shipments, more than 90,000 boats - ...

MarineMax and Boston Whaler have announced a partnership with the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation (GHOF). MarineMax Director of Marketing, Abbey Heimensen, says, "We are very excited to share that MarineMax and Boston Whaler have partnered with Guy Harvey! Through this collaboration, we will be able to share the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation message with our customers and introduce their audience to MarineMax and ...

Sea Tow Services International has recognized and presented awards to several of its captains for lifesaving efforts, outstanding customer service and dedication to boating safety. The recipients were notified of the awards during the company’s annual meeting, which was held virtually this year due to COVID-19. During the event, Sea Tow’s leadership presented awards meant to honor captains’ outstanding dedication ...

The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to strengthening the Coast Guard community and service by supporting members and families, announced today that on this GivingTuesday, the organization will inspire generosity by launching a matching gift challenge from GEICO. Supporting its work to assist Coast Guard members and their families, the Foundation will match donations received on Tuesday, December 1, 2020. ...

GivingTuesday, the annual global movement that encourages people to do good, will again take place on December 1. For boaters wishing to make boating safer and waters cleaner, donating to the BoatUS Foundation’s “B.O.A.T. – Bring On Another Thousand” Giving Tuesday fundraiser helps makes boating better for all recreational boaters. “While we aren’t asking for $1,000 from a single person, we are ...

The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) has released the latest edition of its Recreational Boating Industry Statistics Book, now available at no charge to NMMA members. The annual ICOMIA Statistics Book provides a wealth of industry intelligence, including key data and analysis from the NMMA and other marine industry associations from around the globe. In this unprecedented year, in ...

NMMA announced the hire of Alisdair Martin in the role of vice president of sales and strategy, as well as the promotions of John-Michael Donahue to vice president of North American public affairs and Kelly Kaylor to vice president of North American public relations and corporate communications. Their roles, with a focus on sales, public affairs and communications, are an ...

As part of a continued effort to develop qualified marine technicians, Yamaha Marine and the Marine Industries Association of Southwest Florida and Tampa Bay (MIA of SWFL&TB) teamed up to help provide the funding and equipment to make it possible for Ft. Myers Technical College (FMTC) to offer Yamaha’s new Maintenance Certification Program (MCP) to students during the 2020/2021 school ...

The Water Sports Foundation (WSF) has appointed veteran journalist, marine marketer and publicist Wanda Kenton Smith of Kenton Smith Marketing to head communications and PR for its latest U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Outreach Grant focused on expanding national media coverage and enhancing media relations. Kenton Smith is a 35-plus year, award-winning marine industry professional whose career includes editor of ...

The Michigan Boating Industries Association (MBIA) has announced its 2020 recipients for the MBIA Hall of Fame, Ray L. Underwood Lifetime Achievement Award, and Lighthouse Awards. Pete Beauregard, Jr. of Colony Marine Sales and Service in St. Clair Shores and Pontiac, MI has been inducted into the Michigan Boating Industries Association Hall of Fame for the year 2020. Beauregard will be honored ...