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Marine Recreation Association posted an articleDIRECTOR, CA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION, WILL ADDRESS UPCOMING CALIFORNIA BOATING CONGRESS see more
DIRECTOR, CA DEPARTMENT OF
PARKS & RECREATION, WILL ADDRESS UPCOMING CALIFORNIA BOATING CONGRESS.
The 2023 California Boating Congress, sponsored by the
Marine Recreation Association, is set for April 11 & 12, 2023
at the Hyatt Regency Sacramento, and promises to provide
critical interaction with California boating and
recreation regulators and state legislators.
Armando Quintero, Director, California Department of Parks & Recreation, will provide an overview of the Governor’s Budget Priorities and Fiscal Stability of
the State and Department of Parks & Recreation on Wednesday, April 12th at 10:45 am. Mr. Quintero was appointed Director of the Department in August 2020 bringing years of experience in park operations and environmental science on both the state and federal level to the position.
Following Director Quintero, Karen Dill, Chief, Grants & Loans, Department of Parks & Recreation, and Deborah Holmes, Division of Boating & Waterways (DBW) Unit Supervisor, will discuss developments at the DBW including Subcommittee Reports on the Economic Impact Study, the Harbors and Watercraft Revolving Fund, Aquatic Invasive Species programs, and the Abandoned Vessels – SAVE program and VTIP.
This year’s Congress is being co-hosted by ten other boating related groups, including the National Marine Manufacturers Association, California Marine Affairs and Navigation Conference, Boat U.S., Personal Watercraft Industry Association, California Delta Chambers & Visitors Bureau, Recreational Boaters of California, Sacramento Valley Marine Association, California Association of Harbor Masters & Port Captains, California Yacht Brokers Associations, and the Coastal Conservation Association of California, bringing together the marine industry and boating community to help shape future boating policy, funding, and regulation in an ever-changing environment.
The 2023 California Boating Congress will commence on:
April 11th at 5:30 pm with an evening Welcome Reception
at the Hyatt Regency Sacramento...
...followed by a full day of informational seminars and meetings with legislators, regulators, and industry experts on the 12th. Lunch with “Lunch & Learn” presentations will also be served for all attendees . . .
For more information on the CBC agenda and to register visit www.calboatingcongress.com
The Marine Recreation Association is a professional organization that represents marina owners, operators, and industry professionals located throughout the western United States with additional members in Canada, Mexico, and Australia. Created more than 50 years ago, the MRA actively promotes and represents recreational boating interests while providing educational management and operations seminars, and information for marine industry owners, operators, and staff.
For additional information about the MRA and all of its activities and interests, contact Mariann Timms by phone at (209) 334-0661, email at mra@marina.org or go online at www.marina.org.
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Marine Recreation Association posted an articleDEADLINE Approaching for the 2023 7th Annual California Boating Congress Registration / Reservation see more
California Boating Congress
Registration / Reservation
DEADLINE Approaching . . .
The 7th Annual CBC, sponsored by the Marine Recreation Association,
is set for April 11 & 12, 2023 at the Hyatt Regency Sacramento,
kicking off with an evening Welcome Reception on the 11th
and a full day of interactive events on the 12th.
A limited number of special hotel room rates
for the CBC are still available at the Hyatt Regency Sacramento for stays from 4/11/23 thru 4/12/23
for early reservations made before March 21st.
The CBC rate is $249.00 / night, plus tax – single and double occupancy.
To make reservations call Central Reservations at 800.233.1234 and be sure to mention the Group Code: G-CBCO; OR,
book online at https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/SACRA/G-CBCO
For more hotel and travel information go to https://www.hyatt.com
Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference!
The EARLY Registration DEADLINE for the 2022 CBC is March 29th!
Register today for this important event at
Among the critical topics this year are Recreational Boating Rule-making, Vessel Property Assessment, Achieving 30x30 in California’s Coastal Waters, Governor Budget Priorities and Fiscal Stability, Division of Boating and Waterways – Commissioners and Leadership and the Status of Offshore Wind Development.
Robert Newsome, Senior Vice President, National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) will present an updated “Boating & Economic Impact” report during lunch, which will also be attended by Republican Leader James Gallagher and Senator Brian Jones. Other afternoon sessions with key legislators and regulators are being set-up now . . . For more information on the 2023 California Boating Congress and to register visit www.calboatingcongress.com.
Along with the MRA, this year’s Congress is being co-hosted by ten other boating related groups, including the National Marine Manufacturers Association, California Marine Affairs and Navigation Conference, Boat U.S., Personal Watercraft Industry Association, California Delta Chambers & Visitors Bureau, Recreational Boaters of California, Sacramento Valley Marine Association, California Association of Harbor Masters & Port Captains, California Yacht Brokers Associations, and the Coastal Conservation Association of California, bringing together the marine industry and boating community to help shape future boating policy, funding, and regulation in an ever-changing environment.
The Marine Recreation Association is a professional organization that represents marina owners, operators, and industry professionals located throughout the western United States with additional members in Canada, Mexico, and Australia. Created more than 50 years ago, the MRA actively promotes and represents recreational boating interests while providing educational management and operations seminars, and information for marine industry owners, operators, and staff.
For additional information about the MRA, and all of its activities and interests, contact Mariann Timms by phone at (209) 334-0661, email at mra@marina.org or go online at http://www.marina.org.
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Marine Recreation Association posted an articleOcean and Coastal Resources Policies featured at upcoming California Boating Congress see more
Ocean and Coastal Resources Policies featured at upcoming California Boating Congress
This year’s 7th annual California Boating Congress, sponsored by
the Marine Recreation Association, is set for April 11 & 12, 2023 at
the Hyatt Regency Sacramento, and promises to provide critical interaction
with marine and boating industry regulators and California state legislators.
In October 2020, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order
N-82-20, advancing biodiversity conservation as an administration priority, and elevating the role of nature in the fight against climate change. As part of this Executive Order,
California committed to the goal of conserving 30% of our lands and coastal waters by 2030 (the “30x30” initiative). In 2022, the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) released Pathways to 30x30; Accelerating Conservation of California’s Nature, detailing strategies and opportunities for achieving the 30x30 target.
Jenn Eckerle, Deputy Secretary for Oceans & Coastal Policy at the CNRA, and Executive Director of the Ocean Protection Council (OPC) will outline the state’s approach to conserving 30% of coastal waters in her presentation “Achieving 30x30 in California’s Coastal Waters” at 10:15 am, April 12th.
Ms. Eckerle serves as a key advisor to the Governor and the Secretary for Natural Resources, and directs policy, scientific research and critical partnerships to increased
protection of California’s coast and ocean. Prior to joining OPC in 2016, Jenn spent eight years as an Ocean Policy Analyst for the Natural Resources Defense Council after serving as a Coastal Program Analyst for the California Coastal Commission and the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission. She earned an MS in Marine Biology from the Florida Institute of Technology and a BS in Biology from the University of Vermont.
Following Jenn Eckerle at 11:30, Mike Conroy, West Coast Director, Responsible Offshore Development Alliance (RODA), will present a session on “The Status of Offshore Wind Development” delving into the potential impacts to sea and land environments and marina and boating operations.
This year’s California Boating Congress will commence on April 11th with an evening Welcome Reception at the Hyatt Regency Sacramento followed by a full day of informational seminars and meetings with legislators, regulators, and industry experts on the 12th. Lunch will also be served for all attendees . . . For more information on the 2023 California Boating Congress and to register visit www.calboatingcongress.com.
A limited number of special hotel room rates are available still at the
Hyatt Regency for CBC attendees for reservations made by March 21st.
To make reservations call Hyatt Central reservations at 800-233-1234 or book online at https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/SACRA/G-CBCO , be sure to mention the Group Code: G-CBCO.
The 2023 CBC is being co-hosted by ten other boating related groups, including the National Marine Manufacturers Association, California Marine Affairs and Navigation Conference, Boat U.S., Personal Watercraft Industry Association, California Delta Chambers & Visitors Bureau, Recreational Boaters of California, Sacramento Valley Marine Association, California Association of Harbor Masters & Port Captains, California Yacht Brokers Associations, and the Coastal Conservation Association of California, bringing together the marine industry and boating community to help shape future boating policy, funding, and regulation in an ever-changing environment.
The Marine Recreation Association is a professional organization that represents marina owners, operators, and industry professionals located throughout the western United States with additional members in Canada, Mexico, and Australia. Created more than 50 years ago, the MRA actively promotes and represents recreational boating interests while providing educational management and operations seminars, and information for marine industry owners, operators, and staff.
For additional information about the MRA and all of its activities and interests, contact Mariann Timms by phone at (209) 334-0661, email at mra@marina.org or go online at www.marina.org
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Marine Recreation Association posted an articleREGULATORY AND LEGISLATIVE AGENDAS FEATURED AT UPCOMING CALIFORNIA BOATING CONGRESS see more
••••••••••••••• PRESS RELEASE ••••• FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE •••••••••••••••
REGULATORY AND LEGISLATIVE AGENDAS
FEATURED AT UPCOMING
CALIFORNIA BOATING CONGRESS
This year’s 7th annual California Boating Congress, sponsored by
the Marine Recreation Association, is set for April 11 & 12, 2023 at
the Hyatt Regency Sacramento, and promises to provide critical interaction
with marine and boating industry regulators and California state legislators.
The 2023 CBC will return to a more normal personal-interaction format with an evening Welcome Reception on the 11th and a full day of informational seminars and meetings with legislators, regulators, and industry experts on the 12th.
Mike Conroy, West Coast Director, Responsible Offshore Development Alliance (RODA), will present a session on “The Status of Offshore Wind Development” delving into the potential impacts to sea and land environments and marina and boating operations. The RODA is a broad coalition of fishing industry associations and companies engaged in tracking offshore development activities, including renewable energy and aquaculture, to improve the compatibility of this development with the fishing and boating industry. Mike is also Co-Chair of the Pacific Fishery Management Council Marine Planning Committee and Vice-Chair of the Council’s Highly Migratory Species Advisory Subpanel. He has been active in legislative and regulatory processes on both the federal level and in various states. His presentation will begin at 11:30 am, April 12th before the CBC luncheon.
Robert Newsome, Senior Vice President, National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) will present an updated “Boating & Economic Impact” report during lunch, which will also be attended by Republican Leader James Gallagher and Senator Brian Jones. Other morning and afternoon sessions with key legislators and regulators are being set-up now . . . For more information on the 2023 California Boating Congress and to register visit www.calboatingcongress.com.
Early registration ends on March 29, 2023.
This year’s Congress is being co-hosted by ten other boating related groups, including the National Marine Manufacturers Association, California Marine Affairs and Navigation Conference, Boat U.S., Personal Watercraft Industry Association, California Delta Chambers & Visitors Bureau, Recreational Boaters of California, Sacramento Valley Marine Association, California Association of Harbor Masters & Port Captains, California Yacht Brokers Associations, and the Coastal Conservation Association of California, bringing together the marine industry and boating community to help shape future boating policy, funding, and regulation in an ever-changing environment.
A limited number of special hotel room rates are available still at the Hyatt Regency for CBC attendees for reservations made by March 21st.
To make reservations call Hyatt Central reservations at 800-233-1234 or
book online at https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/SACRA/G-CBCO ,
be sure to mention the Group Code: G-CBCO
The Marine Recreation Association is a professional organization that represents marina owners, operators, and industry professionals located throughout the western United States with additional members in Canada, Mexico, and Australia. Created more than 50 years ago, the MRA actively promotes and represents recreational boating interests while providing educational management and operations seminars, and information for marine industry owners, operators, and staff.
For additional information about the MRA and all of its activities and interests, contact Mariann Timms by phone at (209) 334-0661, email at mra@marina.org or go online at www.marina.org
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Marine Recreation Association posted an articleREGISTER NOW....2023 7th Annual California Boating Congress see more
This year’s California Boating Congress, sponsored by the
Marine Recreation Association, is set for April 11 & 12, 2023 at the
Hyatt Regency Hotel, in Sacramento, directly across from
the California State Capital Park. The 2023 CBC will kick-off with
an evening Welcome Reception on the 11th,
with a full day of interaction with marine and boating industry
regulators and California state legislators on the 12th.
After more than two years of COVID restrictions limiting our ability to interact with state legislators and regulators, the California Boating Congress will return to a more normal personal-interaction format, with informational seminars in the morning sessions and meetings with legislators in the afternoon.
Robert Newsome, Sr. Vice President, National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) will present an updated Boating & Economic Impact report for all attendees at the event luncheon. Robert has authored and presented on numerous industry and recreational boating topics and is Chairperson of the National Safe Boating Council. His responsibilities with NMMA include overall organizational operations, the development and implementation of strategic support for the recreational marine industry, and he serves as a spokesperson for the Discover Boating program. Republican Leader James Gallagher and Senator Brian Jones will also attend the lunch.
The afternoon sessions with a number of key legislators who have an interest in our issues are being set up now and will be held at the Hyatt Regency rather that at the State Legislature offices, which should help facilitate more effective interaction on marine industry and recreational boating issues.
A limited number of special hotel room rates are available at the Hyatt Regency for CBC attendees for reservations made by March 21st . . . to make reservations call Hyatt Central reservations at 800-233-1234 or book online at https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/SACRA/G-CBCO, be sure to mention the Group Code: G-CBCO
This year’s Congress is being co-hosted by ten other boating related groups, including the National Marine Manufacturers Association, California Marine Affairs and Navigation Conference, Boat U.S., Personal Watercraft Industry Association, California Delta Chambers & Visitors Bureau, Recreational Boaters of California, Sacramento Valley Marine Association, California Association of Harbor Masters
& Port Captains, California Yacht Brokers Associations, and the Coastal Conservation Association of California, bringing together the marine industry and boating community to help shape future boating policy, funding, and regulation. In today’s world this effort is even more important to positively impact the planning and policies that affect recreational boating and other marine concerns in the state.
For more information on the 2023 California Boating Congress and to register click HERE.
Mariann Timms
Marine Recreation Association
14900 West Highway 12, #30
Lodi, CA 95242
209.334.0661 Office
209.482.1152 Cell
209.334.6876 Fax
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Karen Hall posted an articleKick Off the 2023 MRA Conference and Trade Show at Safe Harbor Cabrillo Isle for Sea Trials of all see more
Kick Off the 2023 MRA Conference and Trade Show at Safe Harbor Cabrillo Isle
for Sea Trials of all Electric Vessels and Hosted Lunch!
Monday, October 16th,
will feature sea trials beginning
at 12:30pm – running on the
half-hour through 3pm.
Lunch hosted by the
San Pedro Fish Market!
Join our president Kate Pearson at Safe Harbor Cabrillo Isle to experience pure electric sea power. Join local elected officials and leaders of the San Diego Harbor working group to kick off the Sea Trials on the opening day of our annual Conference.
New member San Pedro Fish Market will host lunch for the event complete with a signature Michelada mixing demonstration.
This year’s MRA Conference is themed Acknowledgment and Appreciation, will focus on the future, looking forward to new challenges and achievements in the marine industry with a broad prospectus of industry experts and information covering key industry operations, management, and marketing concerns.
The Marine Trade Show will present the latest technology, products, and services from leading industry vendors and contractors focused on innovation, growth, and profitability as the marine industry evolves in today’s changing world.
Monday, October 16, 2023
Trial times: 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM
The Electric Boat Sea Trials will be held at Safe Harbor Cabrillo Isle, 1450 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego 92101 offering attendees an opportunity to experience first-hand the emerging electric boat technology and learn more about the myriad of opportunities and potential challenges facing the marine industry as this technology evolves. Each trial time will be approximately 30 minutes. Reservations are required and transportation to the marina is NOT provide, but car-pooling is always an option.
Don’t miss the Sea Trials, critical presentations and more!
>>> Sign up TODAY! <<<
Registration and event information for the
2023 MRA Educational Conference & Trade Show,
October 16 - 18 at the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines Resort,
is posted now on the MRA website at www.marina.org or
go directly to the Conference website at https://marina.swoogo.com/2023conf/begin
Special hotel rates are also being offered at the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines Resort from October 14th to the 18th, and attendees are invited to come early and stay late to enjoy the wonderful Southern California weather and amenities overlooking the white sand beaches and blue Pacific Ocean.
The Marine Recreation Association is a professional organization that represents marina owners, operators, and industry professionals located throughout the western United States with additional members in Canada, Mexico, and Australia. Created more than 51 years ago, the MRA actively promotes and represents recreational boating interests while providing educational management and operations seminars, and information for marine industry owners, operators, and staff.
For additional information about the MRA and all its activities and interests, please contact Mariann Timms by phone at (209) 334-0661 or email at mra@marina.org.
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Karen Hall posted an articleREGISTER NOW for the 2023 Marine Recreation Association (MRA) Annual Educational Conference & Trade see more
It’s NOT TOO LATE:
Register Today for the
51st Annual MRA Educational Conference
and Trade Show
REGISTER NOW for the 2023 Marine Recreation Association (MRA)
Annual Educational Conference & Trade Show
The perfect opportunity to meet and network with other
marine industry professionals and discover new strategies
to enhance your business operations and results!
This year's Educational Conference and Trade Show themed, Acknowledgment and Appreciation, is scheduled for October 16 - 18 at the beautiful Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines Resort in La Jolla, CA, overlooking the blue Pacific Ocean just twelve miles from the classic restaurants and entertainment of the Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego.
The Conference will kick off on Monday, October 16th with two special events during the day, and a Welcome Reception for all attendees and guests that evening:
• The 28th Annual MRA Golf Tournament will play at the Morgan Run Club & Resort in Rancho Santa Fe with a shotgun start at 7:30 am, allowing participants to also take part in the afternoon Electric Boat Sea Trials.
• Later in the day, the Electric Boat Sea Trials will be held at Safe Harbor Sunroad Marina in San Diego Bay giving participants an opportunity to experience this emerging technology first-hand and learn more about the myriad of opportunities and potential challenges facing the marine industry.
• The Conference Welcome Reception will be held Monday evening in the Conference Trade Show pavilion at the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines conference center. Trade Show exhibits will be set up and the evening is always a wonderful opportunity for attendees to meet and mingle in an informal and fun atmosphere.
Regular Conference sessions will start early Tuesday morning with breakfast in the Trade Show pavilion, the President’s Welcome, and Keynote speaker, followed by two days of educational seminars and roundtable discussions covering a broad range of marine industry management, operations, and marketing concerns.
The Marine Trade Show will feature the latest technology, products, and services from leading industry vendors and contractors focused on innovation, growth, and profitability as the marine industry evolves in today’s rapidly changing world.
Registration and event information for the
2023 MRA Educational Conference & Trade Show
is posted now on the MRA website at www.marina.org or
go directly to the Conference website at https://marina.swoogo.com/2023conf/begin
Special hotel rates are also being offered at the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines Resort from October 14th to the 18th, and attendees are invited to come early and stay late to enjoy the wonderful Southern California weather and amenities overlooking the white sand beaches and blue Pacific Ocean.
The Marine Recreation Association is a professional organization that represents marina owners, operators, and industry professionals located throughout the western United States with additional members in Canada, Mexico, and Australia. Created more than 51 years ago, the MRA actively promotes and represents recreational boating interests while providing educational management and operations seminars, and information for marine industry owners, operators, and staff.
For additional information about the MRA and all of its activities and interests, please contact Mariann Timms by phone at (209) 334-0661 or email at mra@marina.org.
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Karen Hall posted an articleMRA Conference Classroom Seminars Focus on: Future of Marina Operations, Electric Boat Infrastructu see more
MRA Conference Classroom Seminars Focus on:
Future of Marina Operations, Electric Boat Infrastructure, and Economic Impacts
The afternoon break-out classroom seminar sessions during
the 51st Annual MRA Educational Conference and Trade Show
will provide attendees with a broad prospectus of industry experts and
information covering key industry operations, management, and marketing concerns
with a focus on optimizing customer satisfaction, business growth,
regulatory compliance, and fiscal results.
On Day-2 of the Conference, Tuesday, October 17th, at 4:00 PM, Session 3 – Topic #1; Issues Changing the Marina Landscape, will provide an open forum discussion lead by the panel of Kate Pearson, Safe Harbor Marinas, VP of Business Development / Gary Jones, LA County Beaches & Harbors Director / and Jim Hayes, Almar Marinas COO, addressing critical issues effecting current and future marina operations. All attendees will be encouraged to discuss their marina operations and approaches they have utilized to handle new challenges in todays evolving marina environment.
At the same time, Session 3 – Topic #2; How to Embrace Electric Boating Without Spending Millions on Infrastructure, will feature a panel discussion lead by the dynamic trio of
Paul Blank, City of Newport Beach Harbormaster / Scott Canning, Aqua superPower, VP Business Development North America / and Leonora Valvo, Vita Power, CEO North America. The City of Newport Beach is leading the way in adoption of electric boat technology at their marinas, and Vita Power and Aqua superPower are in the forefront of electric boat technology development. This should prove to be a very enlightening session.
Session 3 – Topic #3; California Boating & Economic Impact, presented by Mark Smith, NMMA California Lobbyist, will take an in-depth look at the influence that recreational boating has had on the California economy and outdoor recreation. The presentation will also focus on current boating activity statistics and trends with forecasts of future boating activity. Mark has been working with the NMMA for five years and been a driving force in the creation of legislation favoring the boating industry.
Don’t miss these critical presentations and more!
Registration and event information for the
2023 MRA Educational Conference & Trade Show, October 16 – 18 at the
Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines Resort,
is posted now on the MRA website at www.marina.org or
go directly to the Conference website at
https://marina.swoogo.com/2023conf/begin
Special hotel rates are also being offered at the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines Resort from October 14th to the 18th, and attendees are invited to come early and stay late to enjoy the wonderful Southern California weather and amenities overlooking the white sand beaches and blue Pacific Ocean.
The Marine Recreation Association is a professional organization that represents marina owners, operators, and industry professionals located throughout the western United States with additional members in Canada, Mexico, and Australia. Created more than 51 years ago, the MRA actively promotes and represents recreational boating interests while providing educational management and operations seminars, and information for marine industry owners, operators, and staff.
For additional information about the MRA and all its activities and interests, please contact Mariann Timms by phone at (209) 334-0661 or email at mra@marina.org.
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Karen Hall posted an articleDay-2 General Session of MRA Conference will Highlight Legislative Report and Economic Forecast see more
Day-2 General Session of MRA Conference will Highlight
Legislative Report and Economic Forecast
Tuesday, October 17th, will feature two important General Session presentations
following the morning coffee break in the Trade Show pavilion at the
Annual MRA Educational Conference & Trade Show,
scheduled for October 16 - 18 in La Jolla, California.
This year’s MRA Conference, themed Acknowledgment and Appreciation, will focus on the future, looking forward to new challenges and achievements in the marine industry with
a broad prospectus of industry experts and information covering key industry operations, management, and marketing concerns.
The Marine Trade Show will present the latest technology, products, and services from leading industry vendors and contractors focused on innovation, growth, and profitability as the marine industry evolves in today’s changing world.
Starting at 10:15 am on the 17th, Beau Biller, Platinum Advisors, Lobbyist for the MRA and several other marine organizations, along with Jerry Desmond, Director of Government Relations for RBOC, and Mark Smith, Legislative and Regulatory Advisor for the NMMA, will provide General Session attendees with an in-depth review and analysis of new and pending state and federal legislation and regulations affecting the marine industry.
Following the Legislative Update, at 11:30 am, Dr. Jon Haveman, Executive Director, National Economic Education Delegation, will present his Economic Forecast with important insight into current economic conditions affecting the marine industry and the potential impact of future economic developments.
Dr. Haveman holds a PhD and MS in Economics from the University of Michigan and is a noted California economist with a reputation for providing audiences with edible economic information. His presentation is sure to be both timely and useful.
>>> Don’t miss these critical presentations and more! Sign up TODAY! <<<
Registration and event information for the
2023 MRA Educational Conference & Trade Show,
October 16 - 18 at the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines Resort,
is posted now on the MRA website at www.marina.org or go directly to
the Conference website at https://marina.swoogo.com/2023conf/begin
Special hotel rates are also being offered at the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines Resort from October 14th to the 18th, and attendees are invited to come early and stay late to enjoy the wonderful Southern California weather and amenities overlooking the white sand beaches and blue Pacific Ocean.
The Marine Recreation Association is a professional organization that represents marina owners, operators, and industry professionals located throughout the western United States with additional members in Canada, Mexico, and Australia. Created more than 51 years ago, the MRA actively promotes and represents recreational boating interests while providing educational management and operations seminars, and information for marine industry owners, operators, and staff.
For additional information about the MRA and all its activities and interests, please contact Mariann Timms by phone at (209) 334-0661 or email at mra@marina.org.
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Karen Hall posted an articleHow will Offshore Windmill Farms affect the Coastal Marine Industry? see more
How will
Offshore Windmill Farms
affect the
Coastal Marine Industry?
The 2023 MRA Educational Conference & Trade Show
will provide insight into many marine industry issues,
but none may be more controversial than that broached by California AB 525 (2021)
and the creation of offshore windmill farms along the coast.
Following the General Session and Keynote Speech on Tuesday, October 17th, at 9:45am, Mike Conroy, West Coast Director, Responsible Offshore Development Alliance, will discuss the current state-of-affairs regarding offshore wind energy facilities off the California coast.
Mike will review the potential impacts of California AB525 (2021), which tasked the California Energy Commission with developing a strategic plan for offshore wind energy developments installed off the California coast in federal waters. Intended to produce more than 25,000 gigawatts of wind generated power by 2045, the initiative would result in roughly 3,000 square miles of California coastal ocean to be designated for wind farm development.
What will the potential impacts of this development be on the marine environment, fishing activities, recreational boating, and whale migrations along the coast? How will the state’s ports, harbors, and marinas be affected? Environmental and other studies are still on-going, and Mr. Conroy will review some findings from these and provide further insight into applicable state and federal legislative efforts focused on this nascent industry.
This year’s MRA Conference theme,
Acknowledgment and Appreciation, will focus
on the future, looking forward to new challenges and achievements in the marine industry.
The Conference will feature
a broad prospectus of industry experts and information covering key industry operations, management,
and marketing concerns.
The Marine Trade Show will present the latest technology, products, and services from leading industry vendors and contractors focused on innovation, growth, and profitability as the marine industry evolves in today’s changing world.Registration and event information for the2023 MRA Educational Conference & Trade Show,
scheduled for October 16 – 18 at the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines Resort,
is posted now on the MRA website at www.marina.org or
go directly to the Conference website at https://marina.swoogo.com/2023conf/begin
Special hotel rates are also being offered at the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines Resort from October 14th to the 18th, and attendees are invited to come early and stay late to enjoy the wonderful Southern California weather and amenities overlooking the white sand beaches and blue Pacific Ocean.
The Marine Recreation Association is a professional organization that represents marina owners, operators, and industry professionals located throughout the western United States with additional members in Canada, Mexico, and Australia. Created more than 51 years ago, the MRA actively promotes and represents recreational boating interests while providing educational management and operations seminars, and information for marine industry owners, operators, and staff.
For additional information about the MRA and all its activities and interests, please contact Mariann Timms by phone at (209) 334-0661 or email at mra@marina.org.
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Karen Hall posted an articleMRA Educational Conference will feature SPECIAL E-BOAT SEA TRIALS for Attendees see more
MRA Educational Conference will feature special ELECTRIC BOAT SEA TRIALS for Attendees
Day-1 of the 51st Annual Marine Recreation Association (MRA) Educational Conference & Trade Show, set for October 16 - 18, will provide Conference attendees with an opportunity to experience first-hand emerging electric boat technology as it is poised to transform recreational boating.
The Electric Boat Sea Trials will start at 12:30 pm on October 16th at the Safe Harbor Sunroad Marina,
955 Harbor Island Drive in San Diego.Participants will be able to choose from four boat models from Vita Electric Boats and the Safe Harbor Electric Boat Fleet.
Each 20-to-30-minute trial run will accommodate six persons per boat with the last trial scheduled for 2:30 PM.> There will be no charge for this special pre-conference event, but attendees must make a reservation when registering for the conference.
> Snacks and drinks will also be provided for everyone at the marina, and boat-friendly footwear is required.
> Transportation to the marina will NOT be provided and carpooling is encouraged.
Registration and event information for the
2023 MRA Educational Conference & Trade Show is
posted now on the MRA website at www.marina.org or
go directly to the Conference website at
https://marina.swoogo.com/2023conf/begin
>>> Register early to take advantage of the savings today! <<<
This year’s Conference theme, Acknowledgment and Appreciation, will focus on the future, looking forward to new challenges and achievements in the marine industry. The Conference will feature a broad prospectus of industry experts and information covering key industry operations, management, and marketing concerns. The Marine Trade Show will present the latest technology, products, and services from leading industry vendors and contractors focused on innovation, growth, and profitability as the marine industry evolves in today’s changing world.
Special hotel rates are also being offered at the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines Resort from October 14th to the 18th, and attendees are invited to come early and stay late to enjoy the wonderful Southern California weather and amenities overlooking the white sand beaches and blue Pacific Ocean.
The Marine Recreation Association is a professional organization that represents marina owners, operators, and industry professionals located throughout the western United States with additional members in Canada, Mexico, and Australia. Created more than 51 years ago, the MRA actively promotes and represents recreational boating interests while providing educational management and operations seminars, and information for marine industry owners, operators, and staff.
For additional information about the MRA and all of its activities and interests, please contact Mariann Timms by phone at (209) 334-0661 or email at mra@marina.org.
