On Tuesday, the Discover Boating Chicago Boat Show®, in partnership with Progressive Insurance®, held a press conference to address its move from McCormick Place to the Donald E. Stephens Convention &... Read More
International Trade Commission Terminates Aluminum Extrusion Case, Resulting in No New Tariffs for Marine Industry
On October 30, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) determined that the U.S. aluminum industry is not materially injured by aluminum extrusion imports. This decision means that the Department... Read More
Additional Disaster Recovery Resources for Hurricane-Affected Marine Businesses
In the continued aftermath of Hurricanes Milton and Helene, new resources and investment announcements aim to support disaster recovery for affected boaters and marine businesses. Updated state and fe... Read More
Maximizing ROI at Upcoming Boat Shows
As boat sales continue to normalize following historic growth the last few years, boat shows can play a critical role in fostering sales, providing a hub to showcase the latest models and products, en... Read More
2023 Total Industry Sales Report Details Adjustments in Demand
The latest report on total industry sales by category and state, part of NMMA’s 2023 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract, is now available for download. This section provides data on recrea... Read More
Discover Boating’s 2024 Year-Round Brand Experience Attracts 6.5 Million People to Its Digital and In-Person Experiences
Over the past 12 months, Discover Boating, powered by NMMA and MRAA, has been working hard to attract the next generation to the boating lifestyle while simultaneously retaining current boaters. Throu... Read More
Nominations Sought For 2025 Freedman Award
Nominations are being accepted for the 2025 Alan J. Freedman Memorial Leadership Award. Recipients of the NMMA's Freedman Award are individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the marine ac... Read More
Six Atlantic Coast States Object to NOAA’s Proposed Vessel Speed Rule Expansion
Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Massachusetts have formally objected to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) proposed expansion of the 2008 Nort... Read More
2023 U.S. Statistical Abstract: Powerboat Sales Trends Report Now Available
The Powerboat Sales Trends report, part of NMMA’s 2023 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract, is now available. The U.S. new powerboat market saw a downturn last year due to broader economic ... Read More
Discover Boating Hosts Media, Influencers to Experience Life on the Water
As part of Discover Boating’s ongoing media relations efforts to generate boating-related news coverage, the brand recently hosted top-tier consumer lifestyle media and content creators on the water i... Read More