Bill Yeargin named 2026 NMMA Hall of Fame Inductee

NMMA announces new boat show in Dallas
The launch of the DTX Boat Show reflects NMMA's continued boat shows investment in major markets The NMMA announced today it is adding a new show to its industry-owned Discover Boating boat show portfolio. The Discover Boating DTX Boat Show will debut March 18-21, 2027, at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas. Posted on 15 Oct

State of the Industry Address at IBEX
Industry influence, access and market growth highlighted Last week at the IBEX in Tampa, NMMA President and CEO Frank Hugelmeyer opened the annual IBEX Industry Breakfast with a state of the industry address to a sold-out crowd of recreational marine industry professionals. Posted on 13 Oct

NMMA announces new executive committee
Brunswick's Aine Denari elected chair as new Board leadership team begins two-year term NMMA announced its new Executive Committee for the 2027-2028 term, led by chair Aine Denari, incoming CEO of Brunswick Corporation and current president of Navico Group and Brunswick chief technology officer. Posted on 12 Oct

Bill Yeargin inducted into NMMA Hall of Fame
Presented with the award during the IBEX annual Industry Breakfast NMMA announced today the induction of Bill Yeargin, former president and CEO of Correct Craft and past chair of the NMMA Board of Directors, into the NMMA Hall of Fame, the association's most prestigious honor. Posted on 6 Oct

NMMA announces organizational changes
Executive team changes transition operations to Washington, DC HQs, strengthen enterprise leadership NMMA announced executive team changes designed to increase the association's presence in Washington, D.C., broaden the depth and experience of its senior leadership team, and advance the strategic priorities established by its Board of Directors. Posted on 5 Oct

Consumer confidence declines in September
The index fell 6.7 points to 81.9 amid rising cost concerns Consumer confidence declined sharply in September, according to The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, as Americans grew more cautious about current conditions and the months ahead. Posted on 30 Sep

NMMA sponsors annual NASBLA Conference
Reinforcing the recreational boating industry's commitment to advancing safety, boater education On Sept. 15-17, the NMMA joined boating law leaders from across the country for the 67th Annual National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) Conference in Knoxville. Posted on 29 Sep

Save the date: American Boating Congress 2027
An important opportunity for the recreational boating community Mark your calendars for the recreational boating industry's premier advocacy event in Washington, D.C. Posted on 27 Sep

IBEX Industry Breakfast returns Oct. 6
With State of the Industry and Awards With the 2026 IBEX Industry Breakfast approaching and tickets moving quickly, attendees are encouraged to secure their seats early for the Tuesday, Oct. 6, program. Doors open at 7 a.m., with the breakfast program running from 7:30-9 a.m. Posted on 26 Sep

CBC briefing highlights American marine innovation
The NMMA joined the Congressional Boating Caucus on September 17 The NMMA joined the Congressional Boating Caucus on September 17 for a Capitol Hill briefing highlighting how American marine manufacturers are using new technology to make boating safer, smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable. Posted on 22 Sep

Bill Yeargin named 2026 NMMA Hall of Fame Inductee

Related Articles