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12/02/2025

🌊 ⚓Discover Boating’s 2026 boat show season is approaching and marketing is underway. To support exhibitors and help maximize on-site impact, the Discover Boating Boat Show Promotional Toolkit is now available.

The toolkit includes logos, banners, social creative, and additional assets to support your outreach.

🛠️Access the toolkit here: https://bit.ly/4pfq2ik

11/18/2025

Momentum is building at Metstrade 2025—don't miss this year's Visionaries & Vino networking series, featuring curated wine tastings and conversations designed to spark meaningful dialogue. It’s an energizing way to connect with peers, meet the minds behind emerging solutions and engage with the trends redefining our industry.

Attendees can find the Visionaries & Vino events at the North American Stage in Hall 12, presented by National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), IBEX, International BoatBuilders' Exhibition & Conference and Soundings Trade Only, with a special thank you to Wet Sounds, the official audio sponsor.

🔗 See the list of exhibitors below or click here: https://www.nmma.org/press/article/25307?utm_source=currents&utm_medium=mets&utm_campaign=mets

11/17/2025

Are you ready to showcase your latest innovation? 🏆
The Discover Boating® Minneapolis Boat Show®, in partnership with Progressive® Insurance, is now accepting entries for the 2026 Innovation Awards through Dec. 11, 2025.

These awards celebrate excellence in new marine products, giving entrants valuable exposure—including product reviews by top marine journalists, signage highlighting innovation, and a featured display along Innovation Way.

Enter now and shine a spotlight on your product: https://www.nmma.org/press/article/25306?utm_source=currents&utm_medium=ia&utm_campaign=ia

11/04/2025

The newly released U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract delivers the most comprehensive view of the industry’s performance, spanning 2011–2024. This 486-page report provides in-depth data and analysis on sales, market trends, and participation across every major segment of the recreational boating sector.

📊 Key highlights include:
• Total Industry Sales by Category and State
• Powerboat, Cruiser, Watersport, and Fishing Boat Sales Trends
• Outboard Engine Sales and Import/Export Activity
• Pre-Owned Boat Market Performance

As the industry’s most trusted data source, the Statistical Abstract helps NMMA members and partners make informed, strategic business decisions grounded in historical context and reliable insights.

🔗 Download the full 2024 report here: https://bit.ly/4hM8TtA

10/28/2025

The NMMA Certified logo — a trusted mark that represents safety, quality and confidence on the water.

For manufacturers, NMMA Certification reinforces the highest standards in boat building, helping ensure every model meets, and often exceeds, U.S. Coast Guard regulations and ABYC standards. It’s a shared commitment across our industry to deliver products that inspire trust and elevate boating experiences.

🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e_nsz_UZ

10/20/2025

NMMA is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Alan J. Freedman Memorial Award, which honors individuals who have made outstanding, lasting contributions to the marine accessories industry.

The award recognizes leadership, creativity, innovation, and personal motivation. Eligible nominees include accessory manufacturers, sales representatives, media, dealers, distributors, and association staff.

🏆 Review the criteria and nomination process: https://www.nmma.org/press/article/25269?utm_source=currents&utm_medium=freedman&utm_campaign=freedman

10/17/2025

NMMA has released the 2024 Total Boat Registrations Report, offering a detailed look at the nation’s 11.8 million registered and documented boats—representing more than three-quarters of the U.S. fleet.

Florida led the way with 1.2 million registrations, while the South Atlantic region grew 12.4% to 2.2 million boats, reinforcing its position as the second-largest boating region.

NMMA members can download the full report at no cost, providing valuable insights to help guide planning and strategy across the recreational boating industry.

🔗 https://www.nmma.org/press/article/25267?utm_source=currents&utm_medium=bi&utm_campaign=bi

10/16/2025

We’re proud to receive the 2025 National Boating Safety Award in the Marine Trade Association category from the —marking our second consecutive win.

This honor celebrates the continued success of the Discover Boating x Insurance safety campaign, now in its fourth year. The initiative has become a cornerstone in promoting safer, more confident boating, generating 28M+ impressions across YouTube, social media, email, Connected TV, and public service announcements in 2025.

By combining compelling storytelling with a multi-channel approach, the campaign is helping boaters make smarter, safer decisions on the water, delivering exactly what the industry needs to foster confident participation and long-term growth.

🎬 Explore and share Discover Boating’s safety videos: https://www.nmma.org/press/article/25266?utm_source=currents&utm_medium=db&utm_campaign=db

10/07/2025

Innovation was on full display at this year’s International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference, where 12 products and 4 honorable mentions were recognized as winners of the 2025 IBEX Innovation Awards during the Annual Industry Breakfast in Tampa.

Managed by NMMA and judged by Boating Writers International, this year’s program saw a record 112 entries from exhibiting companies—each showcasing forward-thinking solutions shaping the future of marine manufacturing.

🏆 See the full list of winners: https://bit.ly/4h3FZVt

Congratulations to all the winners and entrants for their groundbreaking work driving the industry forward.

10/03/2025

Today is National Manufacturing Day! 🎉

Across the country, manufacturers are opening their doors to showcase the innovation, technology, and skilled workforce that power our economy. From plant tours and student open houses to career fairs and virtual events, this day is all about celebrating modern manufacturing and inspiring the next generation.

For the recreational boating industry, it’s an opportunity to highlight the craftsmanship, advanced processes and dedicated people behind every boat, engine and accessory designed and built in America. 🚤⚓

We encourage all NMMA members and industry partners to join the conversation:
👉 Share how you’re celebrating
👉 Tag NMMA so we can help amplify your efforts

Let’s spotlight the impact of U.S. manufacturing — together.

10/02/2025

The NMMA is continuing to closely monitor U.S. consumer confidence—an indicator for the recreational boating economy—as it declined again in September, according to the latest report from . This downward trend signals potential headwinds for discretionary markets like recreational boating, where large purchases are closely tied to economic sentiment.

Through NMMA’s research and tools like the Monthly Industry Data Summary and Marine Leadership Barometer, members gain the insights needed to navigate shifting market dynamics and make informed business decisions.

🔗 https://bit.ly/475inMC

09/25/2025

✨ Nearly 11,000 attendees turned out for the 2025 Discover Boating Norwalk Boat Show, in partnership with Progressive. From first-time boaters to seasoned enthusiasts, the energy on the docks showed strong consumer interest and demand for boating.

With the debut of Engine Alley, nearly 1,000 on-water experiences, and positive reports from exhibitors, Norwalk once again proved to be a key marketplace for connecting people with the boating lifestyle.

Full show results 👉 https://www.nmma.org/press/article/25239?utm_source=currents&utm_medium=shows&utm_campaign=shows

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