Trade Associations
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NMMA reports 13-year high for U.S. boat sales in 2020
With heightened interest in outdoor recreation activities and ways to social distance, consumer demand for new boats surged across the…
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NMMA, RBFF + MRAA need input on 2021 retention needs
With a surge in new boating and fishing participants in 2020, it is essential to ensure newcomers embrace fishing and…
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ABYC’s Virtual & Extended Standards Week launches
This week the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC), kicks off its 12th annual Standards Week – Virtual & Extended, with various…
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International boating industry urges President-Elect to resolve trade issues
NMMA, the European Boating Industry (EBI), and the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) sent a letter to President-Elect Joe Biden…
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BoatUS advocacy accomplishments
Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS), the national advocacy, services and safety group with more than 700,000 members,…
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Boating United 2020 advocacy accomplishments
Boating United is a community of boating businesses and supporters, working together to shape policies that affect boating, angling, and…
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Bi-partisan Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act is vetoed
President Trump vetoed the bi-partisan Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act (S. 906/H.R. 9179), led by Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) and Shelley…
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NMMA outlines priorities in letter to President-Elect Biden
NMMA recently sent a letter to President-Elect Joe Biden congratulating him on his victory and highlighting the recreational boating industry’s importance to…
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ABYC SUR/TECH Conference supports continuing education needs
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) is hosting SUR/TECH, a virtual training event, Jan. 6-7, 2021, dedicated to providing continuing…
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