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Marine Service Technician Week Kicks Off April 20-24
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) kicked off the fifth annual International Marine Service Technician Week, a social media–driven celebration…
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Marine Service Technician Week April 20-24, 2026
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) is encouraging the marine industry to celebrate the fifth annual International Marine Service Technician…
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Final Week to Nominate for Outstanding Technician Awards
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) is encouraging final submissions as nominations for the 2026 Outstanding Technician Awards close on March…
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ABYC Certifications Exams Approved for GI Bill Reimbursement
Veterans can now use U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs education benefits to receive reimbursement for nine American Boat & Yacht…
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ABYC Announces Broadbent as SkillsUSA National Technical Chair
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) just Dave Broadbent, ABYC senior director of business development, to SkillsUSA National Technical…
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ABYC Foundation Names Matthew Mardesich 2025 Educator of the Year
The American Boat & Yacht Council Foundation (ABYC Foundation) has named Matthew Mardesich at Skagit Valley College in Anacortes, WA,…
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ABYC Sets Date for Annual Marine Service Technician Week
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) announced the fifth annual International Marine Service Technician Week, scheduled for April 20-24, 2026.…
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2026 Boating Industry forecast
Industry leaders remain optimistic as innovation, sustainability and shifting demographics open new opportunities for growth.
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ABYC announces 2026 Marine Law Symposium
ABYC will host its seventh Marine Law Symposium in April, with in-person attendance in Annapolis, Maryland, and a live online…
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ABYC announces board updates at annual meeting
New board members include Kristina Hebert, president and CEO of Wards Marine Electric, and Heather Lougheed, president of the BoatUS…
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ABYC announces award recipients at annual meeting
ABYC honored industry leaders and longtime volunteers on the opening day of Standards Week.
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ABYC Standards Week launches today to advance boating safety
Industry professionals gather to contribute to the development and revision of ABYC standards that support safer recreational boating.
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Skagit Valley College launches marine surveying course
Graduates will earn an SVC Certificate of Completion along with three ABYC certifications, qualifying them for the ABYC Master Advisor…
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ABYC Foundation to host Educator Forum
The free online event provides a platform to share challenges, explore resources and discuss opportunities to prepare students for marine…
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ABYC Standards Week to explore efoils and powered surfboards
The session follows a request from the USCG to evaluate the need for standards addressing these rapidly expanding segments.
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Industry mourns the passing of Augusto Villalon
Augusto “Kiko” Villalon, one of ABYC’s longest-standing members, passed away on October 8.
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ABYC to host Career Day during IBEX
The event will offer over 90 students from Florida marine technical schools an opportunity to explore careers in the boating…
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ABYC and USCG to host risk mitigation webinar
The virtual session, focused on electrical safety and updated standards, will be held on Wednesday, November 5.
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ABYC Foundation seeks Educator of the Year nominations
Educator of the Year nominations are open until December 19, 2025.
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NMMA launches refueling safety and education task force
This initiative aims to enhance awareness and education among dealers, service technicians, and boat owners regarding recreational boat fuel systems…
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