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New Ipsos Research Highlights Boater Trends, Market Growth Opportunities

3/6/2026 | Discover Boating

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA), today released new consumer research conducted to inform the Market Expansion Advisory Gro... Read More

Boating and Fishing are the Number One Driver of the $1.3 Trillion Outdoor Recreation Economy, New BEA Data Show

3/6/2026 | General NMMA News

The U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released new data showing that the recreational boating and fishing industry is the number one driver of the U.S. outdoor recreation... Read More

Atlantic City Boat Show Helps Propel Sales into Spring

3/4/2026 | Boat/Sportshows

The 2026 Discover Boating Atlantic City Boat Show®, in partnership with Progressive®, capped off winter boat show season on Sunday, March 1, attracting nearly 32,000 attendees to the Atlantic City Con... Read More

Utah Bill To Regulate Boats Like Autos Does Not Advance

3/4/2026 | General Government Relations

Last week, a proposal in the Utah Legislature to establish a regulatory framework for the recreational marine industry similar to the automotive industry did not advance to a committee. NMMA applauds ... Read More

NOAA Reopens North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule for Public Input

3/4/2026 | General Government Relations

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) to review the 2008 North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule. The a... Read More

Inside the Advisory Group-Led Strategy to Accelerate Boating Growth: 4 Key Takeaways

3/2/2026 | Discover Boating

The Market Expansion Advisory Group – marketing leaders from NMMA and MRAA member companies – recently introduced a data-driven strategy designed to accelerate long-term growth for our industry amid s... Read More

California Assembly Committee Chair Introduces Key Golden Mussel Boating Access Bill

2/27/2026 | General Government Relations

California Assembly Member Diane Papan, Chair of the Committee on Water, Parks, and Wildlife, and 10 bipartisan coauthors, recently introduced AB-1772 a bill that would help reduce the risk of spreadi... Read More

ABYC Announces Broadbent as SkillsUSA National Technical Chair for Marine Service Technology

2/27/2026 | General NMMA News

The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) announced that Dave Broadbent, ABYC senior director of business development, has been appointed SkillsUSA National Technical Chair for Marine Service Technolog... Read More

Trade Webinar Recap: Key Updates for Marine Manufacturers

2/27/2026 | General Government Relations

NMMA hosted a member-only webinar on Feb. 26 to provide a high-level update on the rapidly evolving trade and tariff environment impacting the recreational boating industry. From new tariff authoritie... Read More

Congress Must Advance WRDA to Protect Boating Access and Strengthen Recreational Infrastructure

2/25/2026 | General Government Relations

Access to public waterways is the foundation of recreational boating in America. It fuels participation, supports conservation, and sustains local economies in communities across all 50 states. As Con... Read More

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