November powerboat registrations up 6 percent
Sales of outboard cruisers outpaced all other segments.
NMMA
The National Marine Manufacturers Association is the leading association representing the recreational boating industry in North America. NMMA member companies produce more than 80 percent of the boats, engines, trailers, accessories and gear used by boaters and anglers in the United States and Canada. The association is dedicated to industry growth through programs in public policy advocacy, market statistics and research, product quality assurance and promotion of the boating lifestyle.
VIDEO: Wisconsin governor visits Mercury
The company highlighted the need for ongoing workforce development.
NMMA documentary focuses on Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
The trade group encourages boaters to visit national marine sanctuaries, and the videos highlight the importance of the parks to local economies.
House subcommittee meets on water infrastructure bill
NMMA pushes to prioritize projects that have an outdoor-recreation impact.
NMMA signs agreement with Canada to ease boat imports
The memorandum of understanding will make it easier for NMMA-certified boats to be sold in Canada
Senate passes Save Our Seas 2.0 Act
The legislation to clean up our oceans has unanimous bipartisan support.
Carl Blackwell to leave NMMA
The longtime chief marketing officer and president of Discover Boating is stepping down.
Advocacy briefing at Chicago Boat Show draws a crowd
Elected officials and industry stakeholders participated.
Chicago Boat, RV and Sail Show opens today
The NMMA show will also have the first interactive Discover Boating Experience area.
New powerboat sales reached 280,000 units last year
2019 was the second highest total since the 2007 peak.
Registration for American Boating Congress opens
The annual legislative conference will take place May 12-14 in Washington, D.C.
ICOMIA releases quarterly E.U. update
Key news can be found in the executive summary of each report.
Chicago Boat and RV show opens in early January
The event will include powerboats, sailboats and recreational vehicles, as well as educational seminars.
New powerboat sales continue to rise
Unit sales reached 261,600 through October, with 2019 projections expected to be flat with 2018.
Taking a bite from the Apple
The new Discover Boating Experience at five NMMA winter shows is designed as an educational and promotional tool with multiple open areas, similar to an Apple Store.
Minnesota forms outdoor recreation task force
The announcement was positively received by the state DNR and many businesses.
DEALER WEEK: Sara Anghel named Darlene Briggs Woman of the Year
Anghel, president of the National Marine Manufacturers Association Canada, began her marine industry career in 2008.
NMMA wants participants for its advocacy survey
The survey will help the group shape its 2020 policy priorities.
Entries are being accepted for the 2020 Miami Innovation Awards
Winners will be announced Feb. 14 at the Miami Boat Show Innovation Breakfast.
New Jersey commits $13 million to fight algae
In 2019, there were more than 70 algal blooms in the state.
Registration open for 2020 American Boating Congress
Reduced pricing is available for recreational boating industry’s annual advocacy summit.
NMMA holds second Florida advocacy fly-in
Recreational boating industry representatives met with politicians in Tallahassee.
With late summer bump, new powerboat sales expected to be flat with 2018
The NMMA reported that powerboat registrations were down in September.
Call for entries for 2020 Miami boat show innovation awards
Winners will be announced in 26 categories on February 14.