The American Boat Builders & Repairers Association (ABBRA) announced today that it will partner with the International Boatbuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) to present a dedicated series of seminars for boatyard professionals at this year’s event, scheduled for October 7–9, 2025, in Tampa, Florida.
The collaboration underscores ABBRA’s longstanding commitment to advancing professional development within the boatbuilding and repair sector. Through this initiative, ABBRA will deliver five seminars specifically designed for yard managers, owners, and crews. Distinguished presenters representing the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Gulf Coast, and Alaska will share case studies, highlight best practices, and introduce innovative approaches to common challenges across the industry.
The seminar program will address key topics including:
- Better Bidding: Turning an Estimate into a Polished Proposal
- Boatyard Ethics: A Few Golden Rules
- Boatyard Management Challenges: A Roundtable Discussion
- The Perils of Paint: Creating Consistency in Yacht Coatings
“These sessions have been carefully developed to meet the unique needs of boatyard operators and their teams,” Chad Morse, ABBRA President. “By convening expertise from across the country, ABBRA aims to foster dialogue, share proven strategies, and support the professional standards that strengthen our industry.”
The IBEX Conference remains the premier technical trade event for the marine industry in North America, providing unparalleled educational programming alongside a comprehensive exhibition of the latest products and services.
For registration details and the complete IBEX 2025 program, please visit www.ibexshow.com.
About the American Boat Builders & Repairers Association (ABBRA)
Founded in 1943, ABBRA is a national marine trade organization that represents, is dedicated to, and seeks to strengthen and encourage professionalism in the boat building, marine service, and boat repair industry.About the International Boatbuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX)
IBEX, Where Better Boats Begin (www.ibexshow.com), is the marine industry’s largest technical trade event in North America. IBEX is owned and produced by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (www.nmma.org) and RAI Amsterdam (www.rai.nl). The 2025 IBEX is scheduled to take place at the Tampa Convention Center, October 7 – 9, in Tampa, FL USA. For more information, please visit www.ibexshow.com