National Safe Boating Week (NSBW) runs May 18-24, reminding boaters to brush up on boating safety skills and prepare for the summer boating season. This observance week is the annual kick-off of the S... Read More
Discover Boating Boat Shows Among USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards
USA Today announced the 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards including the Best Boat Shows of 2024. Among the honorees this year are the Discover Boating Minneapolis (ranked 10th), Atlanta (ranked 9th), Miam... Read More
Stay Informed: Upcoming Webinar Explores the Why & How of Discover Boating, May 23
Join the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) for an industry webinar to learn the why & how of the Discover Boating brand, created ... Read More
Recreational Boating and Fishing Advocates Discussed Top Industry Issues with Lawmakers in Washington, D.C. during ABC
Advocates from the recreational boating and fishing industry gathered in Washington, D.C., last week to tackle the pressing issues confronting the $230 billion sector during the three-day American Boa... Read More
Congresswoman Mary Peltola (D-AK) Named Legislator of the Year by National Marine Manufacturers Association
Congresswoman Mary Peltola (D-AK) has been awarded the Legislator of the Year Award by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) for her support of the recreational boating and fishing indu... Read More
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Brings Outdoor Industry Leaders Together in First Ever Executive Forum
NMMA CEO Frank Hugelmeyer and members of the NMMA government relations and communications and marketing team today took part in the first ever Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) Executive Forum at ou... Read More
NMMA Foundation Awards Captain Fred Gamboa of Point Pleasant, NJ with the 2024 Hammond Marine Industry Leadership Award
Captain Fred Gamboa, a charter boat captain from Point Pleasant, New Jersey, has been awarded the 2024 Hammond Marine Industry Leadership Award by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) ... Read More
Members of Congress to hear from Recreational Boating and Fishing Advocates Across the U.S. as ABC Kicks Off Today
Leaders and advocates from the recreational boating and fishing industry today convene in Washington, D.C. for the American Boating Congress (ABC), a three-day event that showcases the influence and e... Read More
NMMA Canada Collaborates with Boating BC and Engages with Local Members
Last week, NMMA Canada took part in a weeklong trip to British Columbia to meet attend the BC Boat show, engage with Boating BC, and connect with various members, as well as strategic regional and pro... Read More
Wisconsin Governor Kicks Off Fishing Season, Recognizing Boating's Economic Impact
Proudly sponsoring the annual Wisconsin Governor’s Fishing Opener over the weekend, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) joined Wisconsin outdoor enthusiasts to celebrate the significa... Read More