Boating Legislation
Reviews of legislation that is directly impacting the recreational boating and manufacturing industry. Includes government bills, taxes, and testimony on subjects relevant to recreational boating.
Canadian Economic Outlook
This report provides an in depth analysis of the Canadian economy. It highlights key economic indicators, trends in trade, the labor market, and policies that will make an impact on the Canadian market.
Canadian Recreational Economic Impact Study
Study by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Canada observing economic contribution made by the Canadian recreational boating industry
Consumer Research
NMMA Consumer Research
Economic Trends and Statistics
ICOMIA publications highlighting important quarterly economic statistics and trends by country. Economic indicators in the report include inflation rate, percentage of economic growth (index varies by country), unemployment, and consumer confidence.
Fisheries of the U.S. Report
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s annual report examines commercial and recreational fisheries in the United States.
Fishing and Hunting
This report analyzes the factors correlated with recent data in hunting participation, fishing participation and license sales. It uses a review of past research, interviews with agency personnel, and surveys of both hunters and anglers, and multi-regression analyses.
International Upper Great Lakes Study
Findings of a five-year, peer-reviewed, investigation launched by the International Joint Commission in 2007 to evaluate options for regulating levels and flows in the Upper Great Lakes system and to assess the need for improvements.
Life Jacket Wear Rate Observation Study
This report, published by JSI Research & Training Institute, provides data and analysis of national life jacket wear rates among recreational boaters to offer an understanding of the circumstances and patterns in which life jackets are worn/ It covers the year of publication and reports dating back to 1999.
Market Data Book
A monthly report that takes a look at the important data shaping the marine market. This report provides an in-depth analysis of the statistics that matter to the industry including sales, market share, and consumer trends.
National Recreational Boating Survey
Survey published by the United States Coast Guard detailing boat ownership, use, and safety to achieve comprehensive population coverage data, generate high quality measurement of a variety of boat features and boating activities, and produce data to estimate different boating exposure rates.
Other Consumer Reports
Reports focused on consumer trends that are directly related to the recreational boating industry. Includes studies on leisure products, recreational boating access, and consumers’ economic attitudes.
Other Economic Reports
Examinations of the economic outlook of the United States and the global economy. These reports detail important statistical boating trends and key economic indicators.
Other International Boating Reports
International reports detailing the recreational boating and manufacturing industries by country. Reports use key economic statistics and recreational boat data to describe the marine industry landscape.
Outboard Engine Report
Monthly report focused on outboard engine statistics for both retail and wholesale data. Report inlcudes an inventory benchmark, a wholesale distribution channels table, and gas motor totals.
Outdoor Recreation Participation Study
A look at trends in American participation in outdoor recreation with a focus on youth, diversity and the future of the outdoors. The study offers insights into current participant’s behavior and the direction of outdoor recreation participation.
Participation Study
Participation Study
Recreational Boating Statistics
Recreational Boating Statistics report contains statistics on recreational boating accidents and state vessel registration. It includes accidents by boat type, length, and conditions as well as registration statistics. This publication is a result of the coordinated effort of the United States Coast Guard and those states and territories that have federally approved boat numbering and casualty reporting systems.
Special Report on Fishing and Boating
This report provides a comprehensive look at overall trends in participation and detailed information and analysis of specific fishing and boating categories—including motivations, barriers and preferences of key groups.
The Sailing Market
A monthly report that takes a look at the important data shaping the marine market. This report provides an in-depth analysis of the statistics that matter to the industry including sales, market share, and consumer trends.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
This report demonstrates the value of Fish and Wildlife-Related Recreation to the American people by providing information on participation and expenditures for fishing, hunting and wildlife watching.
U.S. Total Boat Registration Statistics by Category and State
The U.S. Recreational Boat Registrations Summary Report provides data on boat registrations by state, size, propulsion and hull material. Regional summaries include population, income, shoreline and inland water data.
