I’d love to connect with boating industry folks who ride! Fun to get a bunch of us together at a boat show or something and ride together! (Read More…)

First – my husband and I would never have even thought about motorcycling had my good friend Jim Krueger of Mainship not given me that fateful and phenomenal spin on his Harley. As I considered the impact of his referral on my life, I couldn’t help but apply it to our market. (Read More…)

Recently, I asked those who are boaters or cover boating on my list of e-mail writers if they knew what marina or dock gas was costing these days. I  had a quick response, so thanks very much. Keep in mind this is an extremely unscientific poll. (Read More…)

The United States Power Squadrons issued a position statement opposing a recent federal court ruling in California that could open the door to mandatory discharge permits for all recreational boats nationwide. (Read More…)

It is National Safe Boating Week and we at the Personal Watercraft Industry Association would like to remind you that all of us - no matter what type of vessel you may operate - are responsible for safety on the water.  (Read More…)

I want to share a story, which really grabbed my attention.

It comes from the International Federation of Boat Show Organisers, of which the National Marine Manufacturers Association is a founding member.

I was impressed with the group’s ground-breaking initiative to create a Code of Excellence, designed to enhance the quality of boat shows. (Read More…)

While eating my fresh fruit cup for breakfast at the American Boating Congress I listened to Samuel Rauch, a government official from NOAA fisheries, talk about new catch levels, which will prevent overfishing.

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What happened to the days when passionate people stood up and made their voices heard? (Read More…)