EdgeWater Boats announced a new consumer promotion that offers EdgeWater buyers a free Garmin electronics package on all remaining in-stock 2010 boats purchased before March 31.
"When we can reward new EdgeWater owners while assisting our dealers, everyone wins," sales and marketing manager Peter Orlando said in a statement. "A Garmin electronics package provides tremendous value to our customers."
Skeeter announced that its 2019 boats will come equipped with Humminbird electronics.
The U.S. government has approved funding needed for the Outdoor Recreational Satellite Account to study the economic impact of outdoor recreational in the coming year.
Mercury Marine will partner with Military Outreach USA, the Chicago Park District and five Chicago area yacht clubs to honor military veterans on July 1 by offering them a chance to spend some time on the water.
The Massachusetts Marine Trades Association had more than 5,000 children participate in its expanded Kids Boating Day events this year.
The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water is working with Prince William Marina in Woodbridge, Va., to offer two boating safety courses taught aboard single- and twin-engine boats.
The Marine Trades Association of Maryland is an example of how to advocate for the industry.
Angler participation has led the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for the first time ever to be able to manage the harvest of recreational red snapper in both state and federal waters in the Gulf of Mexico.
The boating industry will likely need to be compliant with Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation because customers that visit the EU are protected by the regulation.
President Trump announced a new round of tariffs on China that would affect marine components being imported from there, further jeopardizing strong growth in the industry, said the National Marine Manufacturers Association.