Boating Industry

ICYMI: Boating Industry announced that 2024 applications for the Top Dealers Awards as part of Boating Industry‘s Top 100 Awards are now available. If your company: - Displays a consistent and clear understanding that the profitability of the organization is directly related to the extent that it focuses on customer satisfaction; - Provides customers with an experience worth returning for and recommending to others; - Prepares for future success with sound planning, marketing and training initiatives; - Ensures an exceptional boating lifestyle… Then you need to apply to be considered and recognized as one of the top dealers in North America. Applications must be submitted by Sept. 4, 2024.

TODAY is the FINAL DAY to submit nominations for Boating Industry's 2024 Women Making Waves Awards. Nominations must be submitted using the official nomination form - found at the link below - by 11:59 p.m. CST today, May 1, 2024.

The nomination form for Boating Industry's 2024 Women Making Waves Awards went live today. Help us honor the multitude of women in the industry who have made – and continue to make – great contributions to its success, propel its growth and lead their organizations and peers into the future. Nominations must be submitted by May 1, 2024. Find more information and the nomination form below:

Boating Industry is now accepting submissions for its 2024 Top Products. Any product that has been introduced or significantly updated since Jan. 1, 2023, is eligible. More information and submission form in the story below:

Happy International Women's Day! Every year, Boating Industry is honored to recognize and celebrate women leaders across the recreational marine industry through our annual Women Making Waves Awards and by co-sponsoring the annual Darlene Briggs Marine Woman of the Year Award. Take a minute to check out the June 2023 issue of Boating Industry below, which is dedicated to the many women working to make the marine industry such an amazing and successful place and features the 2023 Women Making Waves. And keep your eyes peeled for news on the 2024 Women Making Waves program soon!

A decision by the Department of Commerce advanced the North Atlantic right whale (NARW) Vessel Strike Reduction Rule to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Proposed by NOAA, the rule would restrict small boats to 10 knots (roughly 11 mph) along much of the Eastern Seaboard for multiple months out of the year.

TODAY is the FINAL DAY to submit nominations for the 2024 40 Under 40 Awards! Help us shine a spotlight on young leaders across the recreational boating industry and submit your nominations NOW! More information and nomination form can be found at the link below:

It's the FINAL WEEK to submit your nominations for Boating Industry's 40 Under 40! The 40 Under 40 program highlights exceptional young leaders spanning across all segments of the marine industry. Every year, Boating Industry is flooded with nominations from dealer principals, owners, CEOs, and many other executives across the industry, all highlighting young leaders within their firms. Make sure to nominate your young leaders today and give them the recognition they deserve. Learn more about the 40 Under 40 awards program and submit nominations here: 

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. announced the recent conclusion of a stock purchase agreement with Germany’s DEUTZ AG, which owns marine electric propulsion manufacturer Torqeedo, to acquire all of Torqeedo’s shares.

The editorial staff at Boating Industry is now accepting nominations for its 40 Under 40 program, which highlights the best young leaders across all segments of the marine industry. More information and access to the nomination form at the link below! Nominations must be submitted by February 9, 2024.