The American Boating Congress 2026 is underway in Washington, D.C. Leaders are hearing from industry experts on the issues that matter to recreational boating. #ABC2026# #BoatingIndustry# #AdvocacyInAction#

Is your company bringing a breakthrough product to IBEX 2026? Entries are now open for the 2026 IBEX Innovation Awards, recognizing the products and technologies advancing design, performance, safety, electronics, propulsion and construction across the recreational boating industry. The program spotlights manufacturers and suppliers driving meaningful innovation and shaping the future of boating. Winners will be announced during the IBEX Industry Breakfast on opening day, Oct. 6 in Tampa. Learn more and submit your entry: #IBEX2026# #InnovationAwards# #MarineInnovation# #BoatingIndustry# #RecreationalBoating# #Boatbuilding#

The recreational boating industry has until June 2 to comment on the future of NOAA’s North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule. A smart rule should protect right whales and preserve safe navigation, public water access, and local jobs. It should use updated science, new technology, and real vessel-specific risk – not one-size-fits-all restrictions. Commerce and conservation can coexist. Submit your comment by June 2 through Boating United:

🚨National Safe Boating Week launches May 16-22. NMMA is encouraging the recreational boating industry to take advantage of the safety resources, toolkits and educational materials available to help amplify boating safety messaging throughout the season. From social content to customer education tools, resources are available to support manufacturers, dealers, marinas and marine businesses as we work together to promote safe, enjoyable experiences on the water. Get industry resources here: #SafeBoating# #NationalSafeBoatingWeek# #MarineIndustry# #BoatingSafety# @BoatUS @SeaTow @WaterSportsFou1

As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, now is an important time for the recreational boating industry to help customers prepare for a safe and enjoyable weekend on the water. NMMA encourages members, dealers and industry stakeholders to share trusted boating safety resources with their customers, including reminders to wear a life jacket, check the weather, boat sober, file a float plan and review local navigation rules before heading out. Discover Boating offers consumer-friendly safety articles, tips and videos that can be shared across websites, newsletters and social media channels to help new and experienced boaters feel confident and prepared. Explore available resources and help amplify safe boating messages ahead of the holiday weekend:

Nominations are open for NMMA's 2026 Hall of Fame Award—honoring leaders who’ve shaped the recreational boating industry. Know someone who belongs? Submit by May 14.

Access to our nation’s waterways doesn’t happen by accident. It takes ongoing collaboration between industry leaders, policymakers and regulators to protect and expand recreational boating opportunities. This week at the California Boating Congress in Sacramento, discussions focused on some of the most pressing issues facing boating in the state, including: ⚓ Protecting boating access 🌊 Combating aquatic invasive species like the golden mussel 📊 Understanding the recreational boating industry’s economic impact 🤝 Strengthening collaboration between industry and government NMMA also shared insights on the current state of the recreational boating industry and California’s significant economic footprint, which generates an estimated $17.3 billion annually. #Boating# #RecreationalBoating# #MarineIndustry# #Advocacy# #BoatingAccess# #PublicPolicy# #California# #OutdoorRecreation#