The National Marine Manufacturers Association participated in the California Boating Congress in Sacramento last week. Nearly 60 people attended the event. The gathering brought together industry stakeholders and leaders across the marine industry to discuss such topics as boating policy, funding and regulation.
In a statement, the NMMA said senior vice president of operations Robert Newsome presented during a session that looked at the economic impact of boating in California.
This year’s programming included panels with attendees and legislators from Democratic and Republican caucuses. Additionally, the California Division of Boating and Waterways covered enhancements being made to the department’s Surrendered and Vessel Exchange program. Attendees also asked the state to conduct a boating-industry study, which hasn’t been done since 1997.
A panel moderated by Rachel Fischer, NMMA’s western policy and engagement manager, consisted of engineers from the California Air Resources Board and Jeff Wasil, NMMA’s senior director of environment, health and air safety compliance.
