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1st of three FREE MRA Educational Series Interactive Webinars now Available on MRA Website

1st of three FREE MRA Educational Series Interactive Webinars now Available on MRA Website

1st of three FREE MRA Educational Series Interactive Webinars now Available on MRA Website


The Marine Recreation Association’s first (of many) Educational Series, ZOOM webinars was a resounding success with critical information for the marine industry and enthusiastic participation.

Webinar #1, presented by Robert Newsome, Senior Vice President of Operations for the National Marine Manufacturers Association, covered the Economic Impact of the Marine Industry and Boating in California and took place via ZOOM webinar on October 6th.

“Robert’s presentations are very informative and helpful to determine the economic impact of boating in local markets,” Said Stephan Popescu, Los Angeles County Dept. of Beaches and Harbors. “He presents the market data and analysis in a way that is very easy to understand, broken down by different market sectors. He is a pleasure to listen to and always informative.”

Kate Pearson, Safe Harbor Marinas added, “this first seminar included high quality content, and Robert and the NMMA team presented user-friendly market statistics and forecasts; a must see for marina owners and operators. The MRA is presenting some terrific educational opportunities, and I am very excited about the rest of the coming seminars”

MRA Members and others who were not able to attend the live webinar may review the video and PowerPoint presentation Economic Impact of the Marine Industry and Boating in California on the MRA website at www.marina.org.

The 2nd FREE MRA Educational Series webinar will be presented on October 21st at 11 AM by Shelly Anghera, PhD and Principal Scientist at Moffat & Nichol, who will lead a discussion focused on Navigating NEW Copper Paint Regulations and Charting a Course of Survival for the Marina Owner / Operator in response to new Copper Antifouling Paint (AFP) controls being prioritized in the Nonpoint Source Implementation developed by the California State Water Resources Control Board . . . something all marina owners and operators need to be concerned about!

For more information on this critical marine industry topic and to register for the ZOOM Webinar visit the MRA website at www.marina.org

Pre-registration is required for all of the webinars to receive your ZOOM Meeting Code, and of course, as many staff as desired can participate in each internet session. Registration and other information on all of the MRA Educational Series topics and schedules is being posted on the MRA website at www.marina.org and will be updated regularly.

The Marine Recreation Association is a professional organization that represents marina owners, operators, and other marine industry professionals located throughout the western United States, with additional members in Canada, Mexico, and Australia. Created more than 49 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, email at mra@marina.org or go online at www.marina.org.


 October 16, 2020