Today's News
MRAA Board Contributes to BoatPAC
Every board member contributed to the non-partisan political action committee, which works with congressional members who recognize the importance of boating.
Educator Training Conference Agenda Announced
The ABYC Foundation’s virtual conference is scheduled for July 20-22, with speakers covering a host of topics around creating the future workforce.
RIMTA Awarded $30K Grant
The financial support will go toward its fiberglass boat recycling pilot project.
Sandy Hook Yacht Sales adds Intrepid
The dealership and brokerage firm has six locations in New Jersey and Florida.
Features
The Supply-Chain Storm
Covid-19’s continued effects, shipping container scarcity and other factors continue to disrupt product pipelines.
The Clock is Ticking
On June 1, the European Union’s retaliatory tariff on American-built boats is set to double.
The Future of Boat Buying
Total clarity and the power to control engagement on their terms is what today’s consumers expect, says Rollick CEO Bernie Brenner.
Job Board
Columns/Blogs
Heed Caution While Refueling
Ethanol can be back in a big way, and insufficent labeling at the pumps could lead to problems for your marine powerplant. And the MRAA’s voices support for the 30 by 30 initaitive.
Off the Charts
Even as builders faced order backlogs and product shortages, registrations continued to soar in March.
New Hope for Killing Algae Blooms
Researchers are experimenting with injecting ozone nanobubbles into waterways that burst and cut off the algae’s food supply.
Don’t Throttle Back Now
As pandemic restrictions ease, folks will be getting back to leisure activities that often compete with boating.
Take the Pulse Report Survey
This month’s survey asks dealers about federal infrastructure improvements, climate goals, inventory shortages and more.
A Blow to Big Wind
A recently introduced bill in New York would create a moratorium on the building of wind turbines on bodies of fresh water in the state. Also, the first in-person boat show in the Great Lakes region in more than a year runs this weekend.
By Popular Demand
Amid brisk sales and supply-chain bottlenecks, we ask dealers to weigh in on trends, product shortages, federal infrastructure improvements and more.
Fish Welfare?
A U.K. group is contending that recreational and commercial fishing — as well as baitfish and those in ornamental ponds — cause fish to suffer. A seasoned angler weighs in.
An Impassioned Mayday for Boating Education
Safety isn’t just the realm of government and nonprofits. Our industry needs to engage now.
Create the Frame
By setting a personal timeframe, a clear focus and a goal for each task, you’ll make progress and avoid “Internet brain.”
