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USA Today: 'Top outdoor activities for August' includes boating

by National Marine Manufacturers Association 13 Aug 19:46 PDT
Top trending outdoor activities for August © USA Today

NMMA PR efforts to generate awareness for the recreational boating industry continue to make waves.

In this week's USA Today travel feature "Top Trending Outdoor Activities for August," boating and jet skiing were highlighted as top activities for the month of August, citing recent data and the benefits of being on the water. Here's an excerpt from the story:

USA Today - "The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) made headlines earlier this year when they reported that boat sales skyrocketed in 2020, with the industry garnering $47 billion (includes marine products and services). That's an increase of 9% from 2019 and a 13-year high. An estimated 10% of those were first-time buyers. Since then, boat sales haven't slowed down.

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