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The 2026 National Recreational Boating Safety Survey
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is continuing its year-long data collection effort for the 2026 National Recreational Boating Safety…
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Hawaii Enacts Legislation to Support Marine Economy
Hawaii has taken a critical step toward strengthening its marine economy and supporting recreational boating with the enactment of S.B.…
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Nominations Open for Boating Industry’s Women Making Waves
Nominations are now open for Boating Industry's annual Women Making Waves awards program!
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TowBoatUS St. Marks Expands Ownership Team
What started as a trip to Florida to run a half-marathon quickly turned into a new life on the water…
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TowBoatUS Opens Cincinnati Location
On-water towing fleet company TowBoatUS has just opened its first Cincinnati, Ohio, location. Helmed by Capt. Winslow Taylor along with Capts. Jack Novak and…
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November Data Shows Softness Across Recreational Boating Market
NMMA’s latest Monthly Recreational Boating Industry Data Summary, featuring data through November 2025, showed retail and wholesale activity remained under pressure as…
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Pontoon market shows resilience
Boating Industry spoke with 2024 Top 20 Dealers and Harris Boats to understand how the pontoon segment performed in 2025…
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Hanse Yachts adds Australian dealer
Performance Cruising Yachts has been appointed as the exclusive Australian dealer for the full Hanse Yachts AG portfolio.
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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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Saying goodbye to old ways in the new year
Dealers are challenged to refine their processes and follow-up practices to boost sales and build lasting customer loyalty.
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Yamaha names general manager for G3 Boats
As general manager of G3 Boats, John Augustiniak will oversee the company’s manufacturing and operational strategy, as well as sales,…
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Suntex Marinas acquires Two Georges Marina in Florida
The Shalimar, Florida, property will be rebranded as Shalimar Harbor Marina.
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2026 Neptune Awards Ceremony set during MIBS
The event is scheduled for Thursday, February 12, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Miami Botanic Gardens.
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Walstrom Marine adds Sea Ray to West Michigan location
Walstrom Marine’s Holland location will now carry Sea Ray Boats.
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Freedom Boat Club expands to Tasmania
Freedom Boat Club's first Tasmanian location will be near Hobart’s Central Business District on the River Derwent.
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Boating Industry Insider Podcast: Northpoint Commercial Finance
We discuss the finance side of the recreational boating business, from floor plans and interest rates to dealer cash flow…
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Performance Brokerage Services speaks at Elevate Summit
Jon Couwenberg will lead an educational session to help marine dealers understand the value of their businesses and plan for…
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NMMA shares position on wakesurfing
NMMA believes a statewide standard that requires wakesurfing 200 feet from shore in depths of 10 feet or greater minimizes environmental impacts…
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SeaWide Distribution to host 2026 Expo in Florida
The 2026 Expo will be held January 20-21 at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Kissimmee, Florida.
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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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