The Marina Economic Impact Calculator – a simple but powerful tool that lets a marina input gross revenues to calculate its impact on the local economy.
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The following are the national pleasure craft licensing stats for both the month of May and the month of June 2021.
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The NMMA reports that new boat sales in the U.S. remained strong through April, according to the latest New Powerboat Registrations Report. Data shows retail unit sales of new powerboats were up 32 percent on a rolling 12-month (R12M) year-over-year (YOY) basis through April, reflecting the surge in demand and sales over the past year.
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ICOMIA has released its latest Q1 2021 economic report covering economic indicators such as inflation rates, gross domestic product growth, car registrations, producer prices, and consumer confidence, in 44 countries across the world.
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The Total Industry Sales by Category and State section of NMMA’s 2020 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract is now available on NMMA.org.
The following are the Canadian Pleasure Craft Licensing statistics for the month of May 2021.
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With the boost in popularity that recreational boating has enjoyed in Canada this past year, the need for modern marine security and safety regulations is more pressing than ever.
Read more: NMMA Canada Stands Up for Rental Boat Businesses...
NMMA’s Monthly Shipment Report (MSR) has been updated with February 2021 data, which shows wholesale shipments of new powerboats up 23% compared to the 2020 average, and up 9% compared to the 2019 average.
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The following are the Canadian Pleasure Craft Licensing statistics for the month of April 2021.
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The first-ever study by European Boating Industry, Bundesverband Wassersportwirtschaft e.V., and boot Düsseldorf offers a unique insight into how the recreational boating industry in Europe fared in 2020 given the COVID-19 pandemic.
2022 AMI Conference & Expo, Feb 1-3, 2022| Daytona Beach
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Changing Scene
Quebec-based Taiga announces $50M in Government support for Electric Vehicle and Battery Assembly Facility
On July 12, 2021, Taiga Motors Corporation ("Taiga") (TSX: TAIG), manufacturer of electric off-road vehicles announced the raise of a combined $50M in support of the Shawinigan, Quebec Mass-Production Assembly Facility.
The project and development represent an investment of approximately $125,17 million. Taiga will benefit from support by all levels of governments to a combined $50 million ($10 million in federal funding, $30 million in provincial funding, and $10 million in municipal funding.) With the development of the new facility, Taiga predicts that it will accelerate production of its off-road vehicle platforms and powertrains while simultaneously optimizing and automating the battery production.
Scanstrut announces new waterproof wireless phone charging mat
Outdoor technologies leader, Scanstrut announces a new addition to their groundbreaking waterproof ROKK wireless range, ROKK Wireless - Catch, the world’s first 12/24V waterproof wireless charging phone mat.
ROKK Wireless - Catch is one of the most convenient ways to store and wirelessly charge your phone onboard indoors or out! Designed to install onto any flat surface, perfect for use on top of boat consoles.
Simply place your phone onto the center of the charging mat and instantly start wirelessly charging. The cleverly designed edging bumpers stop your phone from sliding out, and lets the mat Catch your phone from any angle!
People
Michael Müller hands over CEO position at Bavaria Yachts to Marc Diening
Marc Diening is to be the new CEO of Bavaria Yachts. On August 1st, he will move from the fire protection specialist Magirus, which boasts a rich tradition, to Giebelstadt. Before Diening, 45, took his position as CEO of Magirus over five years ago, he spent over ten years in a management position at Bombardier and worked as a consultant for well-known companies such as Knorr-Bremse and Deutsche Bahn, among other positions.
“We are thrilled to welcome Marc Diening on board at Bavaria Yachts. With his proven record of success in sustainable development of companies and his personal qualities, we are certain that Marc Diening is the right person and has the consistency required to continue the course Bavaria has mapped out...
