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November Data Shows Continued Softness Across Recreational Boating Market

2/13/2026 | Statistics

NMMA’s latest Monthly Recreational Boating Industry Data Summary, featuring data through November 2025, showed retail and wholesale activity remained under pressure as elevated interest rates and caut... Read More

Mid-Atlantic Boat Show Reflects Steady Buyer Interest in Southeast

2/13/2026 | Boat/Sportshows

The Discover Boating Mid-Atlantic Boat Show, in partnership with Progressive®, wrapped Sunday at the Charlotte Convention Center, bringing together dealers, boating enthusiasts and buyers from across ... Read More

Advisory Group Panel at Miami Industry Breakfast Highlights Data-Driven Strategy to Grow Boating Participation

2/13/2026 | Discover Boating

Earlier this week at the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show Industry Breakfast, members of the Market Expansion Advisory Group—marketing leaders from dealers and manufacturers—shared an up... Read More

NOAA Takes Steps to Improve Red Snapper Management in the South Atlantic

2/12/2026 | General Government Relations

Yesterday, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced a public comment period on applications for Exempted Fishing Permits (EFPs) from Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and N... Read More

Innovation Award Winners Recognized at Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show

2/12/2026 | General NMMA News

This morning, the NMMA and Boating Writers International (BWI) honored 14 recipients and 2 honorable mentions with the 2026 Miami Innovation Awards during the Industry Breakfast at the Discover Boatin... Read More

NMMA CSI Awards Recognize 61 Manufacturers Exceeding Customer Satisfaction Benchmarks

2/12/2026 | General NMMA News

During the Industry Breakfast at the Discover Boating® Miami International Boat Show®, NMMA presented 2025 Marine Industry Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Awards to 61 boat and engine manufacturers ... Read More

MarineMax Founder William H. “Bill” McGill Jr. Receives 2026 Marine Industry Lifetime Achievement Award

2/12/2026 | General NMMA News

NMMA today announced William H. “Bill” McGill Jr. as the recipient of the 2026 Marine Lifetime Achievement Award in Memory of Charles Chapman, recognizing more than five decades of leadership and last... Read More

Ken Hey Named 2026 Alan J. Freedman Memorial Leadership Award Recipient

2/12/2026 | General NMMA News

NMMA today announced Ken Hey, founder of Sunstream, as the 2026 recipient of the Alan J. Freedman Memorial Leadership Award. The award recognizes individuals who’ve made outstanding contributions to t... Read More

Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show Opens Today

2/11/2026 | Miami Boat Show

The Discover Boating® Miami International Boat Show® opened today and runs through Sunday, Feb. 15. Kicking things off at the Fontainebleau, overlooking the boat show’s new Yacht Collection on Indian ... Read More

NMMA Testifies in Opposition of Vermont Wakesurfing Rule Changes

2/9/2026 | General Government Relations

On February 4, NMMA Northeast Government Relations Manager Sam Romano testified before the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources (ANR), urging the state to withdraw proposed changes to the Use of Public... Read More

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