New powerboat registrations up 3.8 percent
April 30th, 2019
According to the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) New Powerboat Registrations Report, preliminary data shows new powerboat registrations were up 3.8 percent through February on a rolling 12-month year-over-year (R12M YOY) basis. Tow boats, personal watercraft and pontoons boats were growth leaders with respective sales up 9.9 percent, 8.7 percent and 4.1 percent R12M YOY […]
Free boating marketing materials available
April 25th, 2019
GrowBoating.org offers a variety of free printed marketing materials to marine industry professionals to distribute to their customers. The materials, which feature boating lifestyle imagery, include window clings, posters, bumper stickers, floor decals. the Beginner’s Guide to Boating brochures, and educational flyers such as the Boating Safety Checklist, the Knot Tying Guide and the Vessel […]
Women in marine manufacturing honored with STEP Ahead Award
April 23rd, 2019
Kim Shaller, Purchasing Manager, Boston Whaler Boats, and Judith Zelisko, Vice President, Tax, Brunswick Corporation, received the Manufacturing Institute's 2019 STEP Ahead Award. The STEP (Science, Technology, Engineering and Production) Ahead Awards recognize women in manufacturing who exemplify leadership within their companies. The Manufacturing Institute presented awards to 100 Honorees and 30 Emerging Leaders (women […]
IFAI announces call for board and leadership positions
April 22nd, 2019
The Leadership Development Committee of the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) is now seeking candidates for positions on its Board of Directors and Division Advisory Boards. The current 1st Vice Chairman Kathy Schaefer, IFM (Glawe Tent and Awning Co.) is Chairman-elect and will automatically assume the duties of the Chairman of the Board in October. […]
Spring 2019 boating safety circular available
April 18th, 2019
The spring 2019 Boating Safety Circular (BSC) is now available for downloading from the Office of Auxiliary & Boating Safety's website. Click here to access the BSC. This BSC issue includes: •HINs for Racing Vessels •Recreational Boat Safe Loading and Flotation Regulations •Summary of MIBS 2019 Inspection Citations by Type •Capacity Label 101 - Back […]
Senate confirms Bernhardt as Secretary of Interior
April 16th, 2019
The U.S. Senate confirmed David Bernhard to be the next Secretary of the Interior. Bernhardt was previously serving as acting Secretary following Secretary Ryan Zinke’s departure in January. Recently, Bernhardt issued two secretarial orders promoting recreation. The first established a departmental task force to facilitate and prioritize the implementation of the Dingell Act, wide-reaching public […]
$1 billion to states for recreation access, conservation
April 11th, 2019
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is distributing more than $1 billion this year to support increased outdoor access and wildlife habitat conservation across all 50 states and U.S. territories. The funds are generated through excise taxes on hunting, shooting, fishing equipment and boat fuel. Authorized by Congress through the Pittman-Robertson Federal Aid in Wildlife […]
$20 million in grants for recreational boating projects
April 9th, 2019
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) program continues its contributions to recreational boaters and local communities through this year’s award of $20.6 million in grants to states and U.S. territories to support recreational boating. Grantees use BIG funds to construct, renovate and maintain marinas and other facilities with features for transient […]
New Hot Swap program from Kamber
April 8th, 2019
Kamber Narrow Fabric Machinery LLC, a global trader and specialist in pre-owned weaving, braiding and knitting machinery, has announced a new Hot Swap program for manufacturers. The program offers manufacturers the opportunity to have their narrow fabric needle looms completely refurbished with a full one-year warranty and with zero minutes of downtime with their current […]
Outboard engine sales up in 2018
April 4th, 2019
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Outboard Engine Sales Trends report shows that outboard engine retail sales increased for the seventh consecutive year in 2018, growing another 3 percent to a 12-year high. This is the first section of NMMA’s 2018 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract, a comprehensive collection of industry data and recreational […]