Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation
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Dealers
Industry webinar offers new study insights
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF), the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA), and the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) recently shared…
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RBFF awards 2022 state R3 grants
Through its State R3 Program Grants, the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) recently awarded funds to 11 programs in 10…
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George H.W. Bush Vamos A Pescar program awards 2022 grants
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) announced the 2022 grantees for its George H.W. Bush Vamos A Pescar Education Fund,…
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Tickets available for the 2022 Miami Industry Breakfast, Feb. 17
The Miami Industry Breakfast is returning to the 2022 Discover Boating® Miami International Boat Show® on Thurs., Feb. 17 from…
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Manufacturers
Industry donations support RBFF’s Vamos A Pescar Education Fund
As part of its continual commitment to democratize the boating experience, Brunswick Corporation has made a sizeable donation to the George…
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RBFF names new president and CEO
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) announced Dave Chanda as the organization’s new president and chief executive officer. In…
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RBFF program gets boats back on the water
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) has concluded its 2021 Boat Registration Reactivation Program having mailed over 436,000 letters…
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August/September 2021
Freshwater fishing: Reeling in record revenue and participants
By David Gee Fishing is fun! I discovered that, or re-discovered that to be more accurate, on a recent trip…
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RBFF debuts 2021 Special Report on Fishing
Recreational fishing and boating continues to reach new and diverse audiences according to a new industry study from the Recreational Boating…
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Recreational fishing nets five million new and returning anglers in 2020
Fifty-five million Americans age 6+ went fishing in 2020 according to preliminary data from the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation’s…
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New RBFF study offers insights to retain new anglers, boaters
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) announced the findings of a major national research study in partnership with global…
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NMMA President talks boat shows
After a year filled with uncertainty and disruption, including the cancellation and postponement of many boating industry events and shows,…
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NMMA reports Get On Board campaign success
This summer, the recreational boating and fishing industry rallied together in support of a public service campaign to encourage consumers…
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RBFF to open 2021 grant cycle for George H.W. Bush Vamos a Pascar Education Fund
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation will open its 2021 grants cycle for the George H.W. Bush Vamos a Pescar Education Fund by October 31, 2020.…
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Feature
Things are looking up for saltwater fishing
By David Gee “I only work so I can afford the amount of fishing required to forget about work.” –Will…
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News
Senate approves key boating and fishing conservation measure
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the America’s Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Act – legislation supported by the recreational boating and fishing…
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Manufacturers
Lawmakers visit NauticStar Boats
Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Congressman Trent Kelly (R-MS-1) visited NauticStar Boats (NauticStar) for a manufacturing tour and to discuss…
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Dealers
Industry’s ‘Get On Board’ campaign signals success
In under two months, a collaborative marketing campaign from Take Me Fishing and Discover Boating has reached an audience of more than 640 million.…
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News
RBFF adds 2 new members to board of directors
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) recently announced the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors.…
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RBFF announces findings of 2020 Special Report on Fishing
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) announced the findings of the 2020 Special Report on Fishing, noting participation is still…
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