• 2024 Discover Boating Boat & Sport Shows schedule announced

    Published On: November 21, 2023Categories: Industry News, News

    Discover Boating boat shows, in partnership with Progressive Insurance®, will take place in 10 markets throughout the country, including New York, Atlanta, Chicago, and Miami with a focus on attracting both current boaters and next-gen customers through floorplan expansions, enhancements to the Discover Boating boat show experience and Boat Finder upgrades that allow customers to [...]

  • 2022 Canadian boating retail markets report now available

    Published On: November 20, 2023Categories: Industry News, News

    The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) 2022 Canadian Boating Statistical Abstract's retail markets report is now available for member download. After two years of strong sales, new boat unit sales fell nearly 12% in 2022, returning to pre-pandemic levels. For more information, visit nmma.org.

  • DOT announces more than $653 million in grants for U.S. ports

    Published On: November 16, 2023Categories: Industry News, News

    U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Pete Buttigieg recently announced a new round of grants going to 41 ports across the United States from President Biden’s infrastructure package. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law includes nearly $17 billion for port infrastructure. The Biden administration is investing more than $653 million to fund port projects with the goal [...]

  • ABYC releases 2024 certification class calendar

    Published On: November 15, 2023Categories: Industry News, News

    The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC), which provides technical information for the global marine industry, has unveiled its 2024 class calendar for ABYC certification courses. The 2024 offerings include marine electrical, marine systems, marine standards and marine corrosion. Crafted to provide in-depth understanding and practical skills, these courses ensure that marine professionals adhere to [...]

  • 2022 U.S. recreational boat and marine engine exports and imports report available

    Published On: November 9, 2023Categories: Industry News, News

    The Recreational Boat and Marine Engine Exports and Imports section of the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) 2022 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract is now available. This report examines historical and recent trade data on different categories of recreational boats and marine engines imported to and exported from the U.S. each year. The trade dynamics [...]

  • 2022 U.S. sailboat sales trends report available

    Published On: November 2, 2023Categories: Industry News, News

    The latest Sailboat Sales Trends report, part of the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) 2022 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract, is now available. Sailboat production in North America grew an estimated 3% in 2022, reaching 2,710 units. The U.S. remained a net importer of sailboats with both imports and exports rising over the course of [...]

  • 2022 U.S. pre-owned boat sales trends report available

    Published On: November 1, 2023Categories: Industry News, News

    The latest sales trends report for the pre-owned boat market, part of the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) 2022 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract, is now available for download. Pre-owned boat sales returned to pre-pandemic levels, down nearly 13% to just below one million units in 2022 following two years of growth. The market value [...]

  • NOAA denies petition to establish speed limits in Gulf of Mexico

    Published On: October 31, 2023Categories: Industry News, News

    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently denied a petition to establish a mandatory speed limit and other vessel-related mitigation measures for the protection of endangered Rice's whale in the Gulf of Mexico. According to NOAA, the decision was made based on various factors, including scientific assessments, the potential economic impact on commercial and [...]

  • Great Lakes Boat Building School secures grant

    Published On: October 27, 2023Categories: Industry News, News

    Cedarville, Mich.-based Great Lakes Boat Building School (GLBBS) has secured a $354,600 Rural Business Development Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The school applied for the support as part of its “Enhancing Education with Equipment” campaign, which provides equipment and technology for skilled trades training. According to an article in Soundings Trade Only, GLBBS [...]

  • Registration opens for ABYC Foundation’s Educator Training Conference

    Published On: October 26, 2023Categories: Industry News, News

    The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) Foundation has opened registration for its fourth Educator Training Conference set for April 2-4, 2024, in Annapolis, Md. The in-person conference caters to high school and post-secondary educators and administrators who are involved in, or thinking about starting, marine service technology programs at their school. Industry leaders interested [...]