Fishing industry celebrates bipartisan bills - MarineBusinessWorld.com North America newsletter
by Peter Rendle 29 Jan 2025 12:00 PST
U.S. House of Representatives © National Marine Manufacturers Association
This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed two bipartisan bills that will deliver positive results for the sportfishing industry and recreational fishing community.
The SHARKED Act (HR 207) and the MAPWaters Act (HR 187) cleared the chamber with overwhelming support. "ASA is pleased to see the House take such decisive action on these solution-oriented bills that will have broad sweeping benefits for America's 57.7 million anglers and the sportfishing industry, which contributes $230 billion to the U.S. economy," said Mike Leonard, Vice President of Government Affairs at the American Sportfishing Association.
The NMMA and Boating Writers International (BWI) announced today the panel of judges set to evaluate product entries for the Miami Innovation Awards. As one of the industry's most prestigious honors, the Awards recognize manufacturers and suppliers who bring new, innovative products for the boating industry to market. The recipients will be announced during the Industry Breakfast at the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show on February 13 at the Miami Beach Convention Center, Sunset Ballroom.
Sailing in the news this week includes boat builder Beneteau. At the world's biggest indoor boat show, Boot Dusseldorf, which took place January 18-26, the Beneteau team presented a fleet of 18 models, including eight sailboats, four inboards and six outboards, showcasing innovative solutions and expert craftsmanship, catering for different needs of our customers.
Back in the USA, and for over 115 years, the St. Petersburg Yacht Club has been an essential part of the community. As part of an ambitious ten-year redevelopment, the club replaced and reconfigured its ageing dock array with a state-of-the-art floating concrete solution from SF Marina. The update will provide new dockage for oversized vessels and the infrastructure needed to host larger national events. To meet the aggressive timescale, SF Marina used multiple production lines at its Gothenburg, Sweden facility to manufacture the concrete pontoons.
American Magic, the US challenger for the 36th and 37th America's Cup, and Nautor Swan, a global leader in yacht design and manufacturing, on January 19, announced their intention to create a strategic partnership aimed at energizing sailing in America and growing the marine industry. The joint venture will initially focus on developing the ClubSwan 28 regatta series, a new competitive platform for sailors and yacht owners in the United States.
Registration for the Midwest Women's Sailing Conference in Milwaukee on May 17 is now open. Be sure to check out the Friday Sneak Peek Dinner for conference attendees and the Sunday brunch event: The History of Female Sailors on the Great Lakes. Please note a slight change to this year's registration process. Learn more about the conference here.
Raymarine - global leader in high-performance marine electronics for the recreational boating, marine first-responder and law-enforcement markets - announced it has collaborated with Zin Boats on a new, exciting project developing the world's most advanced electric superyacht tender - the Z11. Associated with Feadship's Project 821, the Z11 combines marine navigation and vessel automation, unmatched performance and luxurious design that will set a new standard in the marine industry.
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