Norm Schultz

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.

Researchers are experimenting with injecting ozone nanobubbles into waterways that burst and cut off the algae’s food supply.

As pandemic restrictions ease, folks will be getting back to leisure activities that often compete with boating.

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.

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.

Sure, it’s a cliché, but it’s 100 percent accurate. With boats going in the water for a new season in many areas, dealers should wave the safety flag wide and high, especially for the newcomers.

The virtual American Boating Congress opens tomorrow, and it’s not too late to register and take part in this important industry event. Also, NOAA launches a series of fishing videos that cover a range of topics, from sustainability to angling opportunities.

A website is often the first interaction a customer will have with a dealership, but it must provide more than an online brochure or they will click elsewhere.

With the peak selling season approaching, resources from the NMMA, MRAA and RBFF can help you add to the successes of the past year.

To turn your customers who are new to boating into repeat buyers, you must stay in contact with them.

With supplies quickly becoming readily available, should dealers require or incentivize employees for receiving the Covid-19 vaccine?

A BoatUS survey of its top 10 most-watched videos from last year deal is very revealing.

The RV industry is taking actions to keep newcomers who joined the tribe last year. In our industry, dealers must take advantage of the resources that are already available to keep newcomers.

The first in-person boat show on the Great Lakes in more than a year runs April 30-May 2. Also, RBFF gave 16 local organizations grants to fund conservation education and fishing participation efforts.

With the pandemic reaching the one-year mark today, here’s a look at the efforts of MRAA and the Massachusetts Marine Trades Association in dealing with this oft overlooked reality.

The in-person Orlando and Bonita Springs shows in Florida both set records, which bodes well for major-market events if you ponder where we were a year ago.

An act has been introduced in the waning days of New York’s annual budget process that allows no opportunity for public input.

The boom in boat sales we’re enjoying is a result of the combined efforts of the National Marine Manufacturers Association and the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation.

Cooped up because of Covid restrictions, I’ve discovered some very strange state laws on the books while surfing the Web.

MIASF reports that 17 apprentices started its new program, while Discover Boating’s Ultimate Boat Show Insider Guide is a tool to help boaters heading into this year’s season.

Gov. Henry McMaster today introduces the South Carolina Boating and Fishing Alliance, which aims to connect the outdoors lifestyle with economic growth policies, while protecting and advancing the industry.

The March 11-14 Novi Boat Show in Michigan is canceled, and a very popular sport is under fire in several states.

Attendees from 52 states and Canadian provinces racked up more than 300,000 page views during the four-day run.

Using video to market your dealership has never been more important, and it’s not as complicated as you might think.

The online/in-person show was deemed a success, but organizers say it can’t compare to a traditional boat show. “We took the best action available to us.”

With the Covid vaccines becoming more readily available, it’s a topic that’s worth addressing now.

2021 is bringing a new paradigm to the winter boat show season.

Millennials have overtaken boomers as our largest demographic, and they’re entering their top earning — and purchasing — years.

The MRAA issued a Guide to Boat Show Success to help dealers that are making plans for shows as the health crisis continues.

Although many show have been canceled this winter, some have morphed into hybrid virtual/in-person events, as MTAs look to the fall for normality.

Many businesses have posted banner years despite the health crisis. Give your team members the recognition they deserve for a job well done.

The inland seas are battling on two fronts: invasive species within the system continue to spread from lake to lake, and high water remains a concern.

The CCA is a worthy investment for marine dealers, the nation’s anglers and other concerned citizens.

Both have seen dealer stocks down as manufacturing attempts to keep up with demand. But one thing is for certain: a first-person tactile dealership experience remains critical to continued success.

The comprehensive collective effort of the Get on Board campaign was a key factor in generating boatloads of new customers.

California desperately needs a drift net ban, while Alaska sets a precedent on bycatch with an innovative donation program.

While the tactile experience of live boat shows is hard to replace, redirecting expenditures from canceled winter events can assure excitement — and sales — for the spring and beyond.

A spaghetti western, of sorts, of the sea.