The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) is accepting submissions for the 2026 Miami Innovation Awards until Tuesday, Jan. 6. The Miami Innovation Awards program highlights excellence across 21 product categories and offers companies an opportunity to showcase new products to a global audience of marine professionals, media and consumers. The program is managed by NMMA and judged [...]

The 2026 Discover Boating® Miami International Boat Show® is introducing a more connected layout across Miami Beach and downtown Miami, designed to enhance the exhibitor and consumer experience, improve boat show navigation across its venues and strengthen visibility for brands. The show will run Feb. 11–15. This year’s show will also debut the Miami Beach [...]

Mercury Marine®, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), announces a new five-year exclusive supply agreement with Axopar Boats, a Finnish boat manufacturer, and the renewal of its exclusive supply agreement with Saxdor Yachts for the next five years. Shared dedication to innovation The Mercury-Axopar agreement not only extends the two companies’ collaboration for more [...]

National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) is accepting nominations for the 2026 Alan J. Freedman Memorial Award. Nominations are due Dec. 4, 2025. Presented annually, the award honors those who demonstrate leadership, creativity, innovation and personal motivation in advancing the industry. Eligible nominees may include accessory manufacturers, sales representatives, media members, dealers, distributors or association staff. Categories [...]

The Discover Boating® Minneapolis Boat Show®, in partnership with Progressive® Insurance, is now accepting entries for the 2026 Innovation Awards. The deadline to submit is Dec. 11, 2025. The annual awards honor excellence and innovation in new marine products, highlighting advancements that move the recreational boating industry forward. This year’s competition features five product categories: [...]

The Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) Roadshow ran Nov. 7 on the final day of Advanced Textiles Expo. This multi-session education serves as a taste of what attendees can expect at the Marine Fabricators Conference, held annually in January.  This year’s roadshow began with an overview of marine fabric by Ron Paratore, senior account manager at [...]