The Georgia Legislature is currently considering a bill, crafted with the support of the governor, that would establish mandatory boater education, mandatory life-jacket wear for children, lowers the legal blood alcohol content to .08, and prohibits those under 16 years old from operating a personal water craft without on-board adult supervision.

The National Marine Manufacturers Association has honored Bob Long, owner and CEO of Marine Concepts, with the 2013 Alan J. Freedman Memorial Leadership Award. NMMA’s Accessory Manufacturers Division introduced the award in 1984 to recognize individuals who, throughout the course of their careers, have made outstanding contributions to the marine accessories industry through leadership, creativity [...]

Ten marine companies were cited in February for innovative achievement by the NMMA and the Boating Writers International (BWI) at the 72nd annual Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail. Eight products took home 2013 Innovation Awards and two others received honorable mentions. The awards, organized by NMMA and judged by BWI, recognize [...]