COVID-19 and boating
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News
NMMA says inventory levels still 20% – 60% below normal
The NMMA says current inventory levels are still tracking 20%-60% below normal for the domestic recreational boating industry. 2020 was…
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Bill Yeargin
Open Letter to President Biden
By Bill Yeargin Dear President Biden, You have a tough job and get a lot of advice. I hope you…
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NMMA announces 2021 boat show schedule
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), representing North American recreational boat, engine, and marine accessory manufacturers, announced today significant modifications to its…
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Senators call for outdoor recreation funding
Last week, a dozen U.S. Senators sent a letter to the chamber’s leadership urging them to include support for outdoor recreation and…
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NMMA says what to expect from Congress this summer
As COVID-19 gripped the country and world in the first half of 2020, the U.S. Congress hit pause on most…
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NMMA releases COVID-19 state tracking resource
As states across the country continue to reopen their economies, many states have outlined phased plans for businesses to protect…
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Blog Spotlight
Some good news from the front lines
By David Gee A colleague who works as the editor at a sister publication recently went boat shopping to replace…
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New NMMA resource for resuming marine manufacturing operations
NMMA has created a new resource to help the recreational boating industry implement proper social distancing, health and safety measures…
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Marinas/Boatyards
Governors of three states announce plans to reopen marinas and boatyards
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, and Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont recently announced marinas, boatyards…
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Bill Yeargin
Don’t just restart your business – “reset” it
By Bill Yeargin These are extremely stressful times for business leaders. We are all wondering what we should be doing…
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