COVID-19
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August/September 2020
Dealing with a pandemic and unprecedented demand
By David Gee There are approximately 4,300 recreational boat dealers in the U.S., but the largest 50 of them generate…
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News
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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News
May sets records in growth for new boat sales
The NMMA reports new boat sales rebounded sharply in May, up 59% compared to April, and up 9% from pre-pandemic…
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News
NMMA president featured in FOX Business
NMMA president, Frank Hugelmeyer recently penned an opinion piece in FOX Business highlighting why recreational boating is the perfect activity…
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News
Tampa Boat Show canceled
With COVID-19 cases increasing around the country, particularly in the Tampa area, NMMA has canceled this year’s Progressive® Insurance Tampa Boat…
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Dealers
Newport International Boat Show cancels 2020 event
Newport Exhibition Group announced that its annual boat show scheduled to take place September 17-20, 2020 at the Newport Yachting…
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Features
Digital teacher: Workforce training continues despite pandemic
By Adam Quandt From dealers to manufacturers, filling the ranks for the marine industry workforce has been a large issue…
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Features
Fishing for a pandemic panacea
By David Gee More than 49 million Americans find their way to freshwater, saltwater and fly fishing ever year, but…
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Marinas/Boatyards
Freedom Boat Club of Tampa Bay sees record March, April
Freedom Boat Club of Tampa Bay experienced record high sales this March and April amid COVID-19 pandemic. The boat club…
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