The biggest challenge for the upcoming year and years to come centers around growing boating and the lifestyle.  I think as an industry we need to allocate as much time and as many resources in keeping the boaters we do have versus focusing too heavily on bringing new individuals into boating.  (Read More…)

As a member of both NMMA and MRAA who’s worked with dealers and boat builders for more than two decades, I understand the needs, wants and concerns on both sides of the fence. (Read More…)

In the last two years dealers have made great strides in bringing the consumers back into the independent marine dealers’ stores and  marinas.  (Read More…)

Water access - I’m glad to see industry media attention being paid to water access. It’s not as emotional an issue as “Take Me Fishing,” but it’s just as important to boating. (Read More…)

Who isn’t in favor of having more knowledgeable, better informed boaters on the water?  To oppose that is a little like being against motherhood, apple pie and the American flag. But California is now approaching an important cross-roads for future recreational boating. (Read More…)

I have strong feelings about the lack of participation by marine dealers in the Marine Retailers Association of America.   (Read More…)

Many boaters are not familiar with the term Coastal Zone Management (CZM) or what it can do for boating. CZM is a joint federal/state effort to oversee the use of a land corridor adjacent to water. It was created in recognition of the primal human need for water access — almost as strong as an animal’s need for water. (Read More…)