American Boat Builders & Repairers Association

A special thank you to our event sponsors for making these gatherings possible. The ABBRA social
during the Newport International Boat Show is generously sponsored by Starkweather & Shepley
Insurance Brokerage and Great American Insurance Group. Their continued support helps ABBRA
foster meaningful connections throughout the industry.

February MSM Course a Success—Even Through the Storm, Last month’s Marina Success Management (MSM) course was a huge success—even with a blizzard in the mix. Dedicated marina professionals came together for hands-on learning, collaboration, and skill-building, proving their commitment to growth no matter the conditions. Thank you to everyone who participated—we’re proud to support such a passionate and resilient community!


Upcoming Events & Training

Webinar

Risk Management Webinar Series

ABBRA and Starkweather & Shepley have developed a new risk management video series.

Virtual Course begins November 4th!

Marine Service Manager Course

Designed for boatyard and service professionals who have or aspire to have management responsibilities.

Marine Service Manager Course™

In person- February 2027

Virtual-November 2026