Trade Associations
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New owner takes over TowBoatUS Anacortes
Capt. Chris Justice, a former hired on-water towing captain with TowBoatUS Tacoma, has chosen to strike out on his own…
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NOAA designates Lake Michigan’s Shipwreck Coast a National Marine Sanctuary
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Office of National Marine Sanctuaries recently announced the designation of the Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast…
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Idaho county to restrict towed-sports along Spokane River
Last week, an ordinance prohibiting boaters from engaging in activities that create “excessive wakes” was passed by the Kootenai County…
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ABYC Educator Training Conference gets underway July 20-22
ABYC’s annual Educator Training Conference will be held virtually next week, July 20-22. Designed for high school and post-secondary instructors, as well…
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Industry mourns loss of Ken Lovell
NMMA is mourning the loss of industry veteran, Maxey Kenneth “Ken” Lovell, who passed away recently. A longtime partner of the NMMA…
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NMMA accepting nominations for 2021 Hall of Fame Award
Nominations are being accepted for the 2021 NMMA Hall of Fame Award through August 4th. As the Association’s most prestigious…
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RBIEF grants record scholarship funds
The Recreational Boating Industries Educational Foundation (RBIEF) more than doubled the amount of funds distributed this year compared to years…
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NMEA announces conference and expo schedule
The National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) is inviting all members and marine professionals to the annual international Marine Electronics Conference…
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U.S. boat exports down sharply
The Boat and Engine Exports and Imports section of NMMA’s 2020 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract is now available. This report examines…
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