Thank you @SteveDaines, @SenAngusKing, @MartinHeinrich and @SenMikeLee for advancing the America the Beautiful Act. Continued investment in the Legacy Restoration Fund means stronger outdoor recreation infrastructure and better access for all. #RecreationalBoating# #AmericaTheBeautifulAct# #LegacyRestorationFund# #OutdoorRecreation# #NMMA#

Who is making a lasting impact on the marine accessories industry? Nominations are open for the 2027 Alan J. Freedman Memorial Award, recognizing industry leaders for their contributions, innovation and dedication. Help celebrate a deserving colleague by submitting a nomination by Dec. 1. Learn more and nominate: #MarineIndustry# #Boating# #RecreationalBoating# #Awards#

🌊 Clearer information means better access to America’s public waters. NMMA applauds passage of the bipartisan MAPOceans Act, which will modernize federal marine data and make information about access, navigation, fishing regulations and waterway restrictions easier for boaters and anglers to find and use. 🚤🎣 The legislation also advances NMMA’s Waterways Access Initiative to protect and improve Americans’ ability to enjoy the nation’s public waters. 👏 NMMA thanks Senators Ted Cruz and Angus King and Representatives Russell Fry and Mike Levin for championing the legislation. Learn more at #MAPOceans# #BoatingAccess# #RecreationalBoating# #OutdoorRecreation#

Fishing boats reclaimed the top spot in the U.S. recreational boat market in 2025. According to NMMA's latest Cruiser, Watersport, Fishing Boat and Trailer Sales Trends Report, fishing boats led all categories with over 77K+ units sold, followed by watersports boats, including personal watercraft. Explore the latest data and trends: #RecreationalBoating# #MarineIndustry# #BoatingData# #MarketInsights#

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#

Nearly 867,000 pre-owned boats changed hands in the U.S. during 2025. As the largest segment of the recreational boating market, the pre-owned sector offers important insight into consumer demand, ownership trends and market dynamics. Explore the latest findings in NMMA's 2025 Pre-Owned Boat Market Sales Trends Report: #RecreationalBoating# #MarineIndustry# #MarketInsights# #BoatingData#

There’s nothing like time on the water with family and friends. ☀️🚤 🌊As more people discover boating each season, helping new boaters understand safe and responsible boating practices is more important than ever. From life jackets and navigation rules to weather awareness and emergency prep, a little planning goes a long way toward making every day on the water safer and more enjoyable. Prepared boaters have more fun. #NationalSafeBoatingWeek# #DiscoverBoating# #SafeBoating# #RecreationalBoating# #MarineIndustry# #BoatingSafety# #IndustryResources#

When helping customers shop for a new boat, encourage them to look for the NMMA Certified logo, a trusted mark of safety, quality and compliance. ⚓NMMA Certification helps manufacturers meet and often exceed U.S. Coast Guard regulations, giving boaters added confidence every time they head out on the water. As the industry recognizes National Safe Boating Week, certification remains an important part of advancing safer boating experiences across the recreational marine market. 🔗 Learn more about certified boats: #NationalSafeBoatingWeek# #DiscoverBoating# #SafeBoating# #RecreationalBoating# #MarineIndustry# #Certification# #BoatingSafety#

Today is Wear Your Life Jacket at Work Day! 🌊⚓ Before boaters hit the water this season, safety starts with the right gear. A properly fitted, U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket can make all the difference. We’re joining the recreational boating community in raising awareness for National Safe Boating Week by wearing our life jackets at work today. Show us your crew, snap a photo and tag us! 📸🚤 #WearYourLifeJacketAtWorkDay# #NationalSafeBoatingWeek# #DiscoverBoating# #SafeBoating# #RecreationalBoating# #BoatingSafety# #MarineIndustry# #BoatingSafety# #NSBW2026#

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#