The National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) announces the launch of the NMEA Cloud Initiative. This project aims to aggregate existing marine data for safety, conservation and innovation. NMEA says this initiative “marks a significant step towards revolutionizing the future of maritime safety and security operations while protecting marine life and the oceans.” The NMEA Cloud [...]

On Feb. 25, the Conference Board released the February 2025 Consumer Confidence Index. The index slipped to 98.3, which is the lowest reading since June 2024 and the largest monthly drop since August 2021. “This is the third consecutive month-on-month decline, bringing the Index to the bottom of the range that has prevailed since 2022,” [...]

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) participated in a discussion at the Association of Marina Industries (AMI) annual conference in January regarding boat shrink wrap regulations in Minnesota and new shrink wrap proposals nationwide. The session offered marina owners an opportunity to engage with NMMA and explore strategies for complying with these new regulatory requirements. [...]

Trivantage® now offers Sunbrella® Plus in 17 colors. Photo: Trivantage Trivantage® has expanded its Sunbrella® Plus fabric collection to include 17 color offerings. Known for its UV protection, weather resistance and simple care, Trivantage believes Sunbrella Plus has proven to be an ideal choice for high-moisture applications, such as exterior storage, bimini covers, boat covers, [...]

The awards were presented during the Industry Breakfast at the Discover Boating® Miami International Boat Show®. Photo: NMMA On Feb. 13, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and Boating Writers International (BWI) announced the winners of the 2025 Miami Innovation Awards. The Miami Innovation Awards recognize manufacturers and suppliers who bring new, innovative products to market. [...]

Attendance was strong, despite harsh weather conditions. Photo: Seattle Boat Show The Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA) reported a positive experience for its 78th Seattle Boat Show. Attendees from 48 states and Canadian provinces purchased tickets to the show and 295 member businesses participated. Despite snow and winter weather threats during five of the nine [...]

Boating Industry is now accepting nominations for its 40 Under 40 program, which highlights the best young leaders across all segments of the marine industry. Nominations are due Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. Nominees for the 40 Under 40 program can be from any company or organization that does business in the boating industry and must be under the age of [...]

Herculite Products Inc. announced the establishment of the Herculite Charitable Foundation Fund, a corporate charitable foundation dedicated to addressing critical social challenges and making a meaningful difference in the communities it serves. Herculite said in a press release that this initiative represents the company’s ongoing commitment to corporate social responsibility and its mission to foster [...]

The 2025 Toronto International Boat Show reported strong attendance at its 2025 show, which ran Jan. 18-26, at the Enercare Centre. “The 2025 Toronto International Boat Show was a fantastic opportunity for Maple Leaf Marinas to connect with boating enthusiasts and industry partners,” said Steve Tait, vice president of sales at Marple Leaf Marinas. “We [...]

The Discover Boating New York Boat Show, Discover Boating Louisville Boat, RV & Sportshow and the Discover Boating Minneapolis Boat Show, in partnership with Progressive Insurance®, wrapped on Sunday, January 26. Combined, all three shows drew more than 75,000 attendees. While attendance in New York dipped and the Louisville and Minneapolis shows remained on par with 2024, many exhibitors [...]