The Coast Guard Wants Your Input
The agency is conducting a survey to determine the navigational needs of boats that operate in shallow-draft waterways. Also, states hit hard by reduced income during the pandemic face a tough road.
Dealer Outlook
Hugelmeyer and Gruhn are Bullish on Boat Shows
“There’s no question — the power of boat shows can’t be denied, and they will resume,” said the NMMA president.
Battle for Lake Erie Reaches New Peak
This week’s Ohio Power Sitting Board meeting can determine the fate of a controversial wind turbine project on Lake Erie.
Avoiding Ecological and Economic Disasters
An Executive Order extends and expands the ban on oil drilling off Florida and some surrounding states. Plus — industry leaders push for small business protections.
Expectations Running High for Winter Boat Shows
While work continues on virtual events, a slate of indoor boat shows are slated to take place throughout the country.
Repeal of N.J. Boat Sales Tax Cap Faces Strong Opposition
MTA New Jersey in fight to protect sales tax cap and reduction.
Keeping New Boaters in the Fold
MTAM starts Welcome to Boating clinics; plus, Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing wraps season next month at the Sport Fishing Capital of the World.
Dealers Should Step Up Digital Marketing Efforts Now
While sales are on a roll, there’s no better time to introduce new promotion practices.
Floating Cinemas, Concerts and More Encouraging Signs
A scientific study at a concert in Germany and careful re-openings throughout Europe could be positive signs for how we move forward in the U.S.
Are We Ready for More Natural Disasters?
In the midst of a record hurricane season, legislation to help businesses invest in disaster-resilient infrastructure is more important than ever.
High Time to Tackle Toxic Algae Blooms’ Source
We applaud a judge’s recent sentencing in an illegal dumping case in Ohio. But federal intervention is needed to prevent the annual toxic blooms that occur across the country.
10 Reasons to Join Your Local MTA
The return on investment provided by marine trade associations are vital to the industry.
Time to Increase Marine Trade Association Dues
The dearth of boat shows has led to budget shortfalls.
Hydroplane Racing Mecca Silenced
Along with boat shows and other marine events, the pandemic shut down Seattle’s iconic powerboat races for the first time in 70 years.
Fighting for Business Income Protection
Businesses that carry interruption insurance are seeing claims rejected because forced pandemic shutdowns don’t involve physical damage to facilities.
Your Input is Needed
NASBLA is updating its “Guide For Multiple Use Waterway Management,” and you can take this survey to put in your two cents. Also, are you letting CSI slide while sales are robust?
Metro Boat Show Called Off
The pandemic takes another show off the calendar, but there could be better news regarding the forgiveness process for those in the Paycheck Protection Program.
Don’t Lose Sight of the Slime
Dealing with the pandemic is front and center — and rightly so — but that doesn’t mean pushing for genuine action on the algae problem is any less important.
Ladies Net Fishing Skills in Florida Program
Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing has been a Sunshine State success for more than two decades.
The State of North America’s Inland Seas
A binational report on the status and trends of the Great Lakes ecosystem is released; plus, another regional show postponed until 2021.
A Banner Time to Borrow?
Interest rates will remain low, but lenders have toughened standards for nearly all types of loans.
Paperwork Cut for Paycheck Protection Program Forgiveness
While the new ‘EZ’ form touts simplicity, business owners should still seek council while navigating the process.
An Influx of Cash to Improve Fisheries Data Collection
States will be receiving $3 million more to improve the process; plus, charter and headboats will be required to report catch information.