This marks the seventh consecutive year the BEA has tracked the sector. Recreational boating plays a vital role in the outdoor recreation industry, driving economic activity, innovation and outdoor enjoyment. The U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) has released new data highlighting outdoor recreation’s contribution to the U.S. economy. The industry generated a [...]

Join Madeleine MacRae, CEO and co-founder of Legacy Leadership Institute, for Advanced Textile Association’s (ATA) upcoming webinar, 4-Dimensional Leadership: Unlocking the Full Spectrum of Effective Leadership, on Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 1pm CT. Most leadership development training focuses heavily on how leaders influence their teams and achieve results. While these aspects are crucial, they only [...]

The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) Education Conference Call for Proposals (CFP) is now open. The IBEX Education Conference will offer training, workshops and technical seminars at the 2025 IBEX Show on October 7–9 in the Tampa Convention Center. In 2024, the IBEX Education Conference brought together 83 speakers and industry experts presenting at over [...]

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Alan J. Freedman Memorial Leadership Award through Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. Recipients of the NMMA Freedman Award are individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the marine accessories industry through leadership, creativity and personal motivation. Awards are available in the following categories: Marine [...]

IBEX believes the ProBoat purchase will marry the vitality of its live trade event to the magazine’s depth of editorial coverage. The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) has acquired Professional BoatBuilder magazine (ProBoat). IBEX believes the ProBoat purchase will marry the vitality of its live trade event to the magazine’s depth of editorial coverage, [...]

The previous year’s BoatUS/NWSA Leadership in Women’s Sailing Award honoree Jerelyn Biehl (R); and NWSA Board Member Debbie Huntsman (L). Nominations for the 2025 Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS)/The National Women’s Sailing Association (NWSA) Leadership in Women’s Sailing Award are now open. Since 1999, the national award has sought to recognize an individual with a [...]