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Yamaha unveils first hydrogen-powered outboard
February 22nd, 2024
Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A. unveiled the world’s first hydrogen-powered outboard for recreational boats along with a prototype fuel system integrated into a vessel that the company plans to further refine for testing later this year. The effort is part of Yamaha’s strategy to achieve carbon neutrality: deploying multiple technology solutions. The outboard was unveiled at […]
2024 Miami Innovation Award winners announced
February 21st, 2024
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and Boating Writers International (BWI) honored 13 recipients and two honorable mentions with the 2024 Miami Innovation Awards. The awards recognize manufacturers and suppliers who bring new, innovative products to market. The Mami Innovation Awards judges’ committee was comprised of eight BWI members who perform product testing throughout the […]
2022 U.S. recreational boating report available
February 20th, 2024
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) 2022 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract is now available. The data presented in the report spans 2008-2022, compiled to help NMMA members and industry stakeholders better understand the industry trends and shifts in market behavior. The report includes these sections: Total Industry Sales by Category and State; Powerboat Sales […]
Sea Tow Foundation announces first online conference
February 15th, 2024
The Sea Tow Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to boating safety, will hold its inaugural Life Jacket Loaner Conference online March 5-7, 2024. The virtual conference will feature a variety of sessions focused on boating safety, networking and best practices for Life Jacket Loaner Stand hosts. Conference speakers include Verne Gifford from the USCG Office […]
NMMA names 2024 Miami Innovation Awards judges
February 14th, 2024
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and Boating Writers International (BWI) announced the panel of judges set to evaluate product entries for the 2024 Miami Innovation Awards at the Miami Boat Show being held Feb. 14-18, 2024. The awards recognize manufacturers and suppliers who bring new, innovative products for the boating industry to market. The […]
IBEX announces promotion and new hires
February 13th, 2024
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and RAI Amsterdam, co-owners of the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), announced the promotion of Anne Dunbar from Show Director to Executive Director of IBEX LLC. Having successfully steered IBEX for more than a decade, Dunbar has played a pivotal role in making it the largest marine trade […]
ABYC announces agenda for upcoming symposium
February 7th, 2024
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) has unveiled the comprehensive agenda for its sixth Marine Law Symposium, scheduled to start on Feb. 29, 2024. This event, available in-person in Annapolis, Md., or online, offers a hybrid participation format. Developed for marine industry professionals such as surveyors, manufacturers, insurance agents, lawyers, and compliance officers, this […]
Tecsew will host European Marine Canvas Get-Together
February 6th, 2024
Tecsew Ltd, a boat cover maker in Lee-on-the-Solent, England, is hosting a European Marine Canvas Get-Together Sept. 23-25, 2024. Despite being called a European event, participants will be coming from as far away as Brazil, Australia, Israel and the United States, in addition to many coming from various locations in Europe. The event will include […]
New ATA podcast features marine fabricators
February 5th, 2024
Host and marine fabricator Kyle VanDamme, MFC, co-owner of Marine Tops Unlimited Inc., sat down with Keith Purves, MFC, of Trivantage, Jeff Newkirk, MFC, Precision Custom Canvas, and Johannes Lombard, marketing manager for Canvas Designers, recently at the Marine Fabricators Conference in St. Pete Beach, Fla. The guests shared stories from their different backgrounds—from what […]
2024 Minneapolis Innovation Award winners announced
January 24th, 2024
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and Boating Writers International (BWI) announced the winners of the 2024 Minneapolis Innovation Awards, recognizing groundbreaking new consumer marine products, at the Discover Boating® Minneapolis Boat Show held January 18-22. The Minneapolis Innovation Awards honor manufacturers and suppliers who bring new, innovative products in the boating industry to market […]