Industry News Feeds

Staying informed on current developments in the recreational marine industry is essential for anticipating market shifts, understanding consumer trends, and making strategic business decisions. The National Marine Propulsion Association (NMPA) supports this business need through its Industry News Feeds page, which sources and consolidates timely updates from leading publications—covering everything from product launches and dealership expansions to economic indicators and regulatory changes. By centralizing relevant news, NMPA helps members stay ahead of the curve and connected to the pulse of the industry.

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RSS Boating Industry Magazine
  • ABYC Announces Outstanding Technician Award Winners April 23, 2026
    The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) announced the recipients of its 2026 Outstanding Technician Awards during International Marine Service Technician Week, held April 20–24. The post ABYC Announces Outstanding Technician Award Winners appeared first on Boating Industry.
    Krystina Skibo
  • Nominations Open for Boating Industry’s Women Making Waves April 22, 2026
    Nominations are now open for Boating Industry's annual Women Making Waves awards program! The post Nominations Open for Boating Industry’s Women Making Waves appeared first on Boating Industry.
    Krystina Skibo
  • BoatUS Celebrates 60 Years With Grady-White Boat Giveaway  April 22, 2026
    This year marks the 60th anniversary of the boat owner’s association, BoatUS. To commemorate its diamond anniversary, BoatUS’s grand prize for one lucky recipient will be to win a Grady-White 21-foot Freedom 215 dual console boat. The post BoatUS Celebrates 60 Years With Grady-White Boat Giveaway  appeared first on Boating Industry.
    Krystina Skibo
RSS Professional BoatBuilder Magazine
  • Loosen Up: A New T-boat for Fishing Charters on Chesapeake Bay April 22, 2026
    Designers DLBA Naval Architects (Chesapeake, Virginia) and builders at Weaver Boatworks (Deale, Maryland) have worked together for more than 20 years. DLBA’s diverse portfolio includes high-speed motor yachts, workboats, patrol... Read more » The post Loosen Up: A New T-boat for Fishing Charters on Chesapeake Bay appeared first on Professional BoatBuilder: An IBEX Technical Journal.
    Christopher Swanhart
  • Keeping it Upright: Notes on Vessel Stability April 7, 2026
    Graphics by Patrick Bray Editor’s Note: Stability considerations are at the core of designing and building buoyant seagoing vessels. Yet with centuries of naval architecture and boatbuilding experience behind us,... Read more » The post Keeping it Upright: Notes on Vessel Stability appeared first on Professional BoatBuilder: An IBEX Technical Journal.
    Patrick Bray
  • At the Intersection of Electric, Aluminum, and Oysters March 24, 2026
    Fogg’s Boatworks embraces the latest in electric propulsion as it delivers practical metal hulls for work and pleasure. Anyone who has ever used a backing-out plane or an oyster knife... Read more » The post At the Intersection of Electric, Aluminum, and Oysters appeared first on Professional BoatBuilder: An IBEX Technical Journal.
    Aaron Porter
RSS Yachting and Boating World
  • Icom Introduces the IC-M410BB and IC-M510BB Black Box VHF Radios with Multi-Station Control August 1, 2023
    Both the IC-M410BB (top) and IC-M510BB (bottom) come as standard with ONE CommandmicIcom is pleased to announce the launch of the IC-M410BB and IC-M510BB Black Box VHF Radios with Multi-Station Control. These innovative marine radios offer enhanced functionality and flexibility for communication on board various vessels.Designed for marine professionals and enthusiasts alike, the IC-M410BB and […]
    ICOM
  • Icom UK to sponsor the Topper Coastal Championships in Tankerton & Whitstable April 12, 2023
    The Topper National Sailing Race Series will be visiting the North Kent Coast for the first ever time this year. Stage four of the national race series for Topper youth sailors will be the Coastal Championship to be held between the stunning locations of Tankerton and Whitstable, from the 20th to the 21st of May […]
    ICOM
  • Video: Overview of the IC-M25 Buoyant Marine VHF Handheld Radio June 9, 2022
    Icom UK have produced a video overview of Icom's bestselling handheld marine VHF radio, the IC-M25EURO.In the video, marketing manager Ian Lockyer goes through some of the main features that have made this stylish radio …Continue reading » The post Video: Overview of the IC-M25 Buoyant Marine VHF Handheld Radio appeared first on YBW.
    ICOM
RSS Cruising World
  • Maine to Nova Scotia: The Offshore Passage That Teaches You Everything April 24, 2026
    Bay of Fundy tides, Cape Sable currents and Lunenburg fog make this 225-mile run a perfect first offshore passage. The post Maine to Nova Scotia: The Offshore Passage That Teaches You Everything appeared first on Cruising World.
    Ben Eriksen Carey
  • Sailing Mistakes That Actually Taught Me Something April 23, 2026
    From drifting anchorless overnight to dragging toward a buddy boat at 1 a.m., the blunders that built a better sailor. The post Sailing Mistakes That Actually Taught Me Something appeared first on Cruising World.
    Brianna Randall
  • Beneteau First 30: Built to Plane April 22, 2026
    The First 30 is the smallest, least expensive boat in our 2026 Boat of the Year fleet—and one of the most fun to sail. The post Beneteau First 30: Built to Plane appeared first on Cruising World.
    Herb McCormick
RSS Motor Boat & Yachting
  • AI Collision Avoidance – Can a Computer Save Your Boat (and Your Life)? | The Boat Nuts Podcast April 23, 2026
    The Boat Nuts: A boating podcast presented by Alex Smith and Hugo Andreae that tells you everything you need to know about the boating world  In Episode 3 of our second series, Hugo Andreae and Alex Smith are back on board the voluminous Prestige M48 Power Cat to dive into the world of Italian adventure […]
    Toby Heppell
  • The ultimate lookout: Can WATCHIT's AI replace human vigilance? April 23, 2026
    Born from a chilling reef collision in Greece, WATCHIT uses AI to ensure your day on the water doesn't end with a call to the coastguardLawrence Nathan, the co-founder of WATCHIT, can recall in chilling detail the moment when the boat he was a guest on crashed into a reef. He’d been invited for a […]
    Motor Boat & Yachting
  • Aquila 42 Coupé first look: The 40-knot powercat that defies gravity April 21, 2026
    With carbon hydrofoils and a 40-knot top end, the new Aquila 42 Coupé trades "flappy canvas" for serious pace and 20% better efficiencyThis latest Aquila Coupé is a direct response to existing customers who want fully enclosed shelter without having to mess about with flappy canvasses. But it’s actually much more than just that. For […]
    Alex Smith

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