Marine Retailers Association of the Americas names engagement director
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) has appointed Freya Olsen as its new senior director of engagement....
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IBEX expands education conference
The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) has announced several new features in its IBEX Education Conference. Notable additions...
2024 IBEX Innovation Awards accepting product entries
Organisers of The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) are calling for entries to the 2024 IBEX Innovation Awards...
NMMA-certified boats have lower chance of accidents: report
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) has released the results of a study that examined the effectiveness of...
Biden administration awards over $21m for boating infrastructure
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has confirmed the agency’s Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) programme will provide more...
US boating industry gears up for annual advocacy event
The recreational boating industry in the United States is preparing for its annual advocacy event, the American Boating Congress...
US boat show moves to new location in 2025
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has confirmed the Chicago Boat Show is moving from McCormick Place to the...
NMMA ‘decries’ advancement of whale strike speed rule
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has expressed ‘disappointment’ with the US Department of Commerce’s decision to advance the...
IBEX organisers appoint new executive director
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and RAI Amsterdam, co-owners of the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), have...
New figures show US boat sales cooling and consumer hesitancy
New powerboat retail sales in the US have been estimated to be down slightly in 2023 – approximately 1...
ABYC announces 2024 board members at annual meeting
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) marked its 70th anniversary, welcomed new board members, and honoured award recipients...
