Why Join ABBRA?
With education and training still recognized as critical for both management and their technical trades professional in today’s busy boatyards and marine businesses, time, cost and schedule are the key considerations when evaluating their ability to take advantage of training opportunities.
Relive the ABBRA Member Social at IBEX 2026!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for a fantastic evening of networking, conversation, and connection at IBEX. It was a pleasure bringing our members together to celebrate our industry and the people who make it so special.
A special thank-you to our sponsors, Starkweather & Shepley Insurance Brokerage and Bristol Marine, for helping make the evening possible.
Take a look at a few highlights from the night!
ABBRA Member Social | Newport International Boat Show
What a great evening! Thank you to everyone who joined us for an evening of networking, conversation, and connecting with fellow members at the Newport International Boat Show.
We loved bringing our community together and celebrating the people who make our industry so special. Thank you to our sponsors, Starkweather & Shepley Insurance Brokerage and Great American Insurance Group, for helping make the evening possible!
Check out a few highlights from the night!
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.
Thank you to everyone who joined ABBRA at IBEX 2026! Our well-attended educational sessions brought marine industry professionals together to share knowledge, discuss common challenges, and explore strategies for successful boatyard management, refits, and profitability. We appreciate all of our speakers and attendees for making these sessions a success! View the full ABBRA session lineup!
Virtual Course begins November 4th!
Marine Service Manager Course
Designed for boatyard and service professionals who have or aspire to have management responsibilities.
