As part of Discover Boating’s ongoing media relations efforts to generate boating-related news coverage, the brand recently hosted top-tier consumer lifestyle media and content creators on the water i... Read More
NMMA Announces Board of Directors for 2025-26 Term
During its Board meetings at the 2024 International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) earlier this month, NMMA held biennial elections for its three manufacturing Divisional Boards: the B... Read More
2023 Total Boat Registrations Report Highlights Trends in Boat Use
The latest report on total boat registrations, part of NMMA’s 2023 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract, is now available for download. There were 11.6 million registered or documented boats... Read More
How to Find Disaster Relief After Hurricanes Helene, Milton and Other Storms
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, Milton, and several other powerful hurricanes that have impacted the U.S. this year, businesses and boaters may be eligible for aid and assistance at the state and fed... Read More
IBEX Reports Successful 2024 Show
The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) announced this week that this year’s Show, which closed on Thursday, October 3, saw three-days of quality traffic. The docks and booths... Read More
Discover Boating Video Series Recognized by Sea Tow Foundation in 2024 National Boating Safety Awards
The Sea Tow Foundation announced the winners of the 2024 National Boating Safety Awards, and this year’s Marine Trade Association award went to the National Marine Manufacturers (NMMA) for its Discove... Read More
Registration Opens for ABYC Standards Week in San Antonio
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) has opened registration for its annual Standards Week, Jan. 5-9, 2025, at the Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk in San Antonio, Texas. Registration for a... Read More
2023 U.S. Statistical Abstract: Cruiser, Watersport, Fishing Boat and Trailer Sales Trends Report Now Available
The latest sales trends report for cruisers, watersports, fishing boats and trailers, part of NMMA’s 2023 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract. The report examines retail unit sales for each... Read More
Hurricane Relief Organizations for Impacted Communities
Following Hurricanes Helene and Milton’s significant impact on numerous communities across the Southeast, many remain without power. The priority remains to ensure the safety and well-being of those a... Read More
Hurricane Milton Makes Landfall in West-Central Florida
Hurricane Milton made landfall overnight on the west-central coast of Florida before making its way inland across the middle of the state, maintaining its hurricane status as it headed out to the Atla... Read More