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
Now Available: 2023 Pre-Owned Boat Market Sales Trends Report
The latest sales trends report for the pre-owned boat market, part of NMMA’s 2023 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract, is now available for download. Pre-owned boat sales dropped to 940,496... Read More
Discover Boating’s New PSA Campaign Airs on News Stations, Streaming Platforms
Discover Boating, in collaboration with Progressive Insurance®, recently launched a new television public service announcement (PSA) campaign, and in just two months the PSAs have aired 550 times, del... Read More
California Governor Vetoes Bill That Would Have Reduced Access to Marine Flares
Last week, California Governor Gavin Newsome vetoed SB 1066, a bill that would have created an extended producer responsibility plan for pyrotechnic marine flares, including smoke flares and hand flar... Read More
October Report: Economic Pressures Contribute to Market Slowdown
NMMA’s Recreational Boating Industry Monthly Data Summary for October 2024 is now available to download. The monthly summaries include performance indicators on wholesale and retail sales of new power... Read More
NMMA Canada Seeks Industry Input on Mandatory Lifejacket Wear
Transport Canada recently proposed regulations that require the mandatory wearing of personal flotation devices (PFDs) and lifejackets for recreational boaters. The Canadian recreational boating indu... Read More
2024 NMMA Canada Hall of Fame Announces all For Nominations
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2025 NMMA Canada Hall of Fame. Inductees include those who have or continue to, generate substantial and lasting contributions toward advancing the marine in... Read More
NMMA President Delivers State of the Industry Update at IBEX
Earlier this week at the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX)’s Industry Breakfast, NMMA president and CEO, Frank Hugelmeyer, gave an update on the state of the industry to mor... Read More
New Members Welcomed to the NMMA in September
NMMA is proud to welcome 5 new members in September. As members of NMMA, our new, valued stakeholders have taken an active role in the success and vitality of the marine industry. NMMA would like to t... Read More